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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1974
Page
2
The Mexico MO Ledger editorial laments town mud and litter and urges collective action. It praises residents while calling for regular cleanup efforts or a town “Litter Day” to spur pride and curb refuse. It notes government help alone won’t solve the problem and stresses merchant and club participation.
The quotation from Corinthians speaks of a heavenly building from God not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. It reflects on eternal promises for those who love and serve God.
A reader writing from Mexico after three years away thanks The Ledger for covering local news. They praise community groups like the Optimists and J C clubs, note pride in the new school and city bodies, and urge active local participation to improve the town they still love despite missing Mexico and enjoying sunny days here.
Miss Mary Leah Carter elected parliamentarian of Beta chapter Delta Kappa Gamma. She teaches fourth grade at Eugene Field School. Ornulf Johannessen from Bergen leads International Relations Club at Mexico High School. Other officers include Warren Hagan Janet O'Hanlon Dianne Kennedy Sammy Stowers. Sponsors are Miss Beverly Clark and Jim Musick. Ronald M. Berrey elected president of Student National Education Association for 1984 65, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Berrey. He attends Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville.
A reader column presents letters on tipping ethics for waitstaff, a man’s custody and housing dilemma with his mother, and a party gift etiquette mix up. It ends with a prompt for Ann Landers drug guidance and ordering her new booklet.
Dear readers, presbycusis is a gradual age related hearing loss. Otosclerosis can fuse bones and surgery helps. Blocked wax or Eustachian tube issues may respond to treatment. Hyperacusis means hypersensitive hearing to loud sounds. A defect in a tiny ear muscle is often involved.
A long reader message lists birthday wishes for many individuals including Howard Fairchild and John Drake Rolfes. The text then presents medical advice from Dr Thosteson on ear disorders, hearing loss, atherosclerosis, cold soup safety, hair removal, and weight management, plus an invitation to obtain his arthritis booklet.
A new science venture titled Nova debuts Sunday at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 9. The program invites curious adults to enjoy science without needing a scientist’s background as it premieres with related cooperative production efforts.
Mexico Ledger lists subscription prices by region including Mexico, Audeain, and other counties in Missouri and out of state. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays, mailing details, pricing for military members, and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
The fragment notes unreported changes by stations affecting listings. Mentions Ty 12 Weather and references to St Louis Ottumwa and Crowne with numeric codes like 2 3 4 6. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or dates but indicates ongoing station listing errors.
Action 74 at noon on Channels 2 3 17 features Cliff De Young and Al Wilson music. Today Ts Ours at noon on 4 13 stars Harry Belafonte Ossie Davis Ruby Nee in a production based on black poets. Basketball noon North Texas State vs Tulsa. 2:00 p m Iowa vs Illinois. 2:00 Oklahoma State vs Nebraska. Daytona 500 at 1:00 on Channel 2. Golf 3:30 7 13 third round Gleason Inverrary in Florida. World of Sports 4:00 2 3 17 drag racing Pomona pro track and field Salt Lake City. Hockey 6:30 Blues vs Red Wings Detroit. NBC Movie 7:00 on 5 8 10 Walt Disney's 12 Noon 17 Trails West.
A dense schedule page shows GAM highlights with multiple channels and times. It lists program blocks including Gramh Highlights at 3 30 on four dates, Wide World of Sports, the Wizard of Oz special, The Secret Life of an American Wife, Lord of the Universe profile, and various film airings and late night movie listings across channels. It notes hockey games, religious programming, news, and music segments with numerous program titles and times.
The AAAS program lineup includes Nova episodes exploring real life mysteries and how scientists piece together the universe. Bernstein’s Mass premiered in Vienna and combines liturgy, Hebrew phrases, and modern theater.
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