Is Our Highway 54 Obsolete Editorial
A Mexican town editorial argues Highway 54 should be updated beyond four lanes to meet dramatically increased traffic. It highlights a multi million dollar retail boom fueling growth, new stores and improved merchandising while urging the state highway department to refresh studies and deliver safer, better service for residents and shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Kingdom City
Jay's
IGA
Westlake’s
Kline’s
TG & Y
P. N. Hirsch
Fabricland
Cloud Nine
Wal-Mart
Kroger’s
Super-X
Fabrific
G & D Steak House
Mr. T's Th
Mexico
State Highway Department
Highway Department
End of Day Gospel Message on Servant Leadership
A brief reflection quotes John 13 15 urging Christ followers to imitate Jesus by serving others in his spirit and receiving His blessing for acts of service.
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Jesus
John
Christ
Forum Gratitude and Civic Reflections From Ledger Readers
Letters express thanks for Ledger church coverage and 4-H award, praise China trip coverage, and critique government spending. Notable names include Miss Miller Mr Vance Jerry Ostrom Harvey Lin Gifford Elizabeth Senwalt Rush Hill Mrs George H Mudd Bertha Botts Netherspaw Rex McDonald and references to Mexico community and Nixon era policies.
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Ledger
Lockheed
S.S.T
S.T
Indochina
Europe
St. Louis Post Dispatch
U.S
Washington
China
Nixon
George H. Mudd
Middletown P.S
Bertha Botts Netherspaw
St. Luke's Hospital
Mexico
Judge Botts
Rex McDonald
Mexico Ledger Page Thursday Feb 4 1973 Item
Local ledger page from Mexico MC records daily notices and brief items. Names, places, and numbers appear in compact listings reflecting community activities on February 4, 1973.
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Mexico
Ann Landers Nudity Isn't All That Normal
A reader asks if her 17 year old son’s naked behavior is normal. Dear Ann Landers replies it is not and advises psychological testing via family physician or school counselor. The column also includes letters from readers about phone use by working women and reactions to Ann Landers’ views, concluding with a request for dating guidance and booklet order details.
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Dear Ann Landers
Nebraska
Neb
Ann Landers
Ann
D.C.M
Eau Claire
Dr. Thesteson
H.K
Understanding abortion versus miscarriage guidance from Dr Thosteson
A reader asks about the difference between abortion and miscarriage at three months. Dr Thosteson explains terms differ by pregnancy stage, describes spontaneous abortions and causes, and notes that feeling guilty is unnecessary. advise saying "lost the baby" if preferred.
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Dr. Thosteson
D.B. Fither
TV Station List for St Louis and Surroundings
A compiled roster of television stations includes Ktvi and Ktvo serving St Louis Ottumwa and Hannibal, Kmox-tv St Louis, Ksd-tv St Louis, Khaga-tv Hannibal, Komustv Columbia, Kete-tv St Louis, Weem-tv Quincy, Kpl St Louis, Kregtv Jeff City, Kebj-tv Columbia, with channel numbers and locations noted. The list cites multiple cities and call letters across central Missouri and nearby Iowa areas.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Khaga-tv
Hannibal
Komustv
Columbia
Kete-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
Kregtv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Television Listings Highlight Diverse Night Lineup Across Stations
National Geographic presents The Violent Earth with Mt Etna footage and volcanic imagery narrated by Leslie Nielsen at 7. Also Flip Wilson hosts on channel 5 and guests Roy Clark Della Reese George Carlin. Advocates debate presidential impoundment at 7 with Humphrey Muskie Rath witnesses. Other programs include Ironside Kung Fu Perry Mason and CBS Valley of the Dolls.
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National Geographic
Mt. Etna
Leslie Nielsen
Flip Wilson
Roy Clark
Della Reese
George Carlin
Humphrey
Muskie
Rath
HEW
Weinberger
Rep
Udall
Treasury
Charles Walker
Albert Salmi
CBS
Ironside
Dean Martin
Richard Rountree
Bobby Goldsboro
Jackie Vernon
Steve Landesberg
ABC
Sandy Duncan
Johnny Carson
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV and radio listings overview a detailed schedule from Channel 9 to various networks. It notes Koltanowski on chess Emanuel Lasker profile Regis Philbin guest lineup Jacques Cousteau segments National Geographic Idaho Salmon River topics Ghosts in Circle of Fear and a Bob Darin appearance with guests plus late night music concerts and classic film tandems.
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Koltanowski
Channel 9
Emanuel Lasker
Regis Philbin
Ond
Hans Holzer
St. Louis
Ghost Hunters Club
Jacques Cousteau
Cousteau
National Geographic
Idaho
Salmon River
CBS
Mister Tibbs
Sidney Poitier
Police Leutenant
Circle of Fear
Bobby Darin
Joey Heatherton
Charles Nelson Reilly
Taj Mahal
the Hollies
Ken Loggins
Jim Messina
Billy Preston
Santa Monica
Mac Davis
Helen Reddy
Waylon Jennings
Billy
Dr. Kildare
News
Chess
Andy Griffith
Weatherscan
Phil Donahue
Tell Truth
Lucy
Bobby Goldsboro
Maude
Wall St
Dragnet
Mission Impossible
Sanford & Son
Auto Mechanics
Perry Mason
Little People
Interface
Mexico City approves post office site sale ordinance
Mexico City council voted final passage Friday noon on an ordinance to let the city enter an option contract with the U S Post Office department for sale of city property for a new post office site. Miss Nada Elizabeth Brown of 405 N Abat Sr is honored for academic achievement at Christian College in Columbia where she is a junior and elected to Phi Delta Delta. Wayne DesCombes was elected regent of the Mexico Chapter of the National Honor Society with Phyllis Altrogge as vice regent and others named to officer posts. The Lord's Supper was observed at Bethel Presbyterian Church with Rev Gary Hoffins delivering the sermon.
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Mexico City
U.S. Postoffice Department
Nada Elizabeth Brown
L. N. Brown
N. Abat
Christian College
Columbia
Phi Delta Delta
Jess Wilson
Elm Tree Dr
Phoenix
Ariz
Thelma Derby
Wayne DesCombes
Mexico
National Honor Society
Phyllis Altrogge
Gail Russell
George Craddock
David
Vandalia Birthday Greetings Set For Saturday
Mrs Warren Graham sends birthday wishes to Mike Ray Alvin Wortman Keith Benskin Earl Cox Jaclyn Jackson Laura Jamieson and John T Clark on Saturday in Vandalia.
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Mike Ray
Alvin Wortman
Vandalia
Warren Graham
Keith Benskin
Earl Cox
Jaclyn Jackson
Laura Jamieson
John T. Clark
Bukets Kidney Relief Ad Claims Quick Help
A drug advertisement promises relief for functional kidney disorders with a 48 cent and 42 hour claim. It promotes Bukets as a two tablet daily treatment to aid kidney function and urinary flow, noting availability at Lawrence Drug.
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Nature
Lawrence Drug
Adv
Mexico Ledger Classified and Subscription Rates Notice
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including office address 300 N. Washington St. Mexico Mo. and subscription prices for local, Audrain county, adjoining counties, all Missouri counties, out of state, and armed forces. Also notes delivery by carrier and mail with monthly and yearly rates and office hours.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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Price Right
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