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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1975
Page
2
A heartfelt tribute recalls Miss Bledsoe a longtime teacher and principal at South Side and Eugene Field who shaped countless students in Mexico for 44 years. The piece praises her discipline guiding values and impact on education and suggests a school be named in her honor.
A reflective biblical verse emphasizes God as creator and owner of all. The message urges obedience to divine rules, guiding life toward reverence, responsibility, and joy under ultimate providence.
Editor notes readers report two women had their names illegitimately signed to ERA letters to Senator Merrell. The Ledger invites readers with similar experiences to write in. The issue prompts community discussion on Bicentennial planning and lasting privacy concerns amid ERA debates, with a Missouri focus and local calling numbers provided.
A selection of Ann Landers columns discusses gender expectations in families with many sons, marital trust after deception, and dealing with friends who knew about a spouse's infidelity. Also note a confidential alcoholism note and promotion for The Bride's Guide.
A reader asks about vaginal discharge diagnosed as trichomonas, its source in a marriage, and how to treat both partners to prevent reinfection. Dr Thosteson explains the infection is sexually transmitted but not a stigma, with emphasis on joint treatment, hygiene, and avoiding reinfection. He notes the parasite can be present in male urine or prostate secretions and advises lifestyle changes and medication. a caller seeks leg-cramp advice and a lunch suggestion is shared.
This fragment lists postal and subscription pricing for the Mexico Daily, showing single copy cost, monthly and yearly rates by region, and military mail terms. It reflects standard newspaper circulation information and local pricing for Audrain and surrounding areas.
Mexico manager Lloyd Tribble receives a 25 year service award in employment work while serving since 1949. Audrain County Fair Horse Show revival planned by Leonard Hook and committee members. Rep Charles Pulis fights for a fox bounty bill after its committee defeat. Senator Symington names Tony Lumpkin Jr. as Navy Academy alternat e. Nina Walters wins first prize in a 1945 poster contest for a proposed state constitution. Chamber of Commerce outlines activities including Hardin College use, shoe plant expansion, and a soybean mill. John Barclay wins 1925 city ward Democratic nomination by 24 votes.
Wednesday greetings go to numerous residents including Mrs James Petty J R Hodges Mrs George Wagner Bobby Langford Charles Coats Mrs Robert Albus Gerald Hinton Benton City Mrs William Hayden Merrill Bulson II Margaret Mackie Steven Fitzpatrick Jerome Lucas Jerry Turner Mrs William Dobbs Martinsburg Mrs John L Walker Gregory Peck Everett Williams Helen Simms Centralia John E Hansen Kathy Jackson Kathy Cancer Daniel Joe Skinner Mrs Raymond Jennings Mrs Helen Pugh Vadays Larthdiuvs Mis s Theat.
Televsion listings show stations in St Louis Ottumwa Jefferson City Columbia and nearby markets. Channels include KTVI KTVU KSD TV KOXM TV Kebj TV and KPR St Louis with call signs and city labels. The fragment notes multiple markets and channel names in a brief listing style.
TV listings outline programs across channels with cartoons, dramas, and movies. Notable items include The Peanuts at 7:00 on channels 4 7 13, The Rookies two hour special on channels 2 3 17, Smothers Brothers guests on channels 5 8 10, and Orson Welles tribute at 8:30 with AFI honors and clips on channels 4 7 13.
Alistair Cooke narrates his America history through the Korean War at 7 PM on Channel 9. The American Music Awards air 7:30 PM with hosts Helen Reddy Sly Stone and Roy Clark in Hollywood. The Secret Night Caller features Robert Reed at 7:30 PM on multiple channels, with a network warning for mature content.
A TV segment features Karen Valentine as a fresh-faced tailor for Open America in Washington DC with Stephanie Edwards reporting on the group. The program backs a domestic bugging probe with comedian Marty Feldman, while Charles Lane mutters about reader interest. Later, Thad Jones Mel Lewis Orchestra charts a network debut on At The Top on Channel 9 with a 60 minute jazz program from Rochester.
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