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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1974
Page
2
February is harsh with snow and sleet yet has a bright side. The calendar’s shortest month offers relief as each day edges toward March. March brings kite winds and early flowers, making endurance worthwhile. February may be bad, but it never lasts forever.
A reflection citing Psalm 111 10 about the fear of the Lord as wisdom and noting that people ignore divine laws while misusing powerful atomic energy. The piece contrasts God's infinite power with human disregard for sacred guidelines.
A federal court in St Louis awarded Noranda Aluminum 914823 in damages against the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America AFL CIO and Carpenters Local 618 for labor excesses at the New Madrid reduction plant. The 1970 dispute delayed construction about a year and highlighted illegal picketing by pipefitters Local 562. The piece cites broader union misbehavior and warns of negative impact on local industry plans.
A separate answer of the Mexico Country Club has been filed in Audrain County Circuit Court objecting to the City of Mexico's suit for declaratory judgment for annexation of land to the east of Mexico. Reservations have been made for tonight's annual Chamber of Commerce banquet with about 150 attendees.
A collage of reader notes and responses from Ann Landers. Pregnant women receive sympathy about endless calls from relatives and friends. A high fashion footwear dilemma prompts guidance to wearers to prioritize comfort and safety. A welfare mothers group thanks Ann for raising awareness, and Houston readers discuss alcoholism and help resources with a directed booklet offer.
Dear Dr Thosteson answers readers questions on Parkinson's disease causes symptoms and progression. It covers early L dopa treatment effectiveness, other medications like Symmetrol, physical therapy, and possible surgical options. The letter notes the need for understanding over sympathy and clarifies that Parkinsonism is a neuro muscular condition, not mental deterioration.
Happy birthday today to Ruth Ann Dunn and greetings on Wednesday to Bernard Steinman Shirley Hendrix Donna McAllister Fred W Burns Lisa Anne Linda Joan Beedie Wallace Duffen Mrs Fred Wells Jill Nolte Auxvasse Mabel Menefee Mrs Elgin Jacobs Jane Marie Dahl Lewis Elson Pamela Denise Foreman Milton Earl Williams Jr and Peter Tork. Also noting birthdays for Comedian Jimmy Durante at 81 and Actress Kim Stanley at 49.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265 with mail and carrier rates for subscriptions in Audrain and surrounding counties and other regions. It notes service times and office hours 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturdays.
ABC refused to air last week's Dick Cavett Show featuring radicals Abbie Hoffman Jerry Rubin Tom Hayden and Rennie Davis. Cavett approved the grounds for ABC action and critics should focus on network choices rather than blame only ABC brass. The host faces limits like a hound allowed to bare fangs if bridgework is removed later.
A string of unreported and conflicting television listings shows stations in St Louis Ottumwa Columbia Hannibal Quincy Jeff City and Columbia with channel numbers and callsigns misaligned or outdated. Changes by stations KETC KETV WECT SeeTV and others appear in flux with inconsistent ordering and spacing noted.
Tonight features dramas and movies across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 17. Legacy Of Fear and The Foundling lead family drama and frontier twists while The Great Escape halves anchor NBCs lineup. ABC CBS and NBC offer movies including Lovers And Other Strangers The Great Escape and Hellfighters with various local air times and late night scheduling.
A long listing page shows daytime through late night programs on channels 4 7 13 and 2 3 17 including Trip For Lovers I Love You Goodbye The Phantom Of Hollywood and The Caine Mutiny The article also covers ABC CBS NBC news schedules and a dispute over TV host Cavetts use of contrasting viewpoints with ABC citing balance under the FCC fairness doctrine and Cavetts camp denying imbalance with talks ongoing to resolve the issue.
An automotive ad notes cold winter needs and explains car heating via engine coolant, blower ducts, and windshield defrosters. It promotes Prestolite batteries for late model cars with side terminals, hinting SST sealed side terminal batteries and the station’s hours Mon-Fri and Sat.
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