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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1973
Page
2
An editorial discusses political extremists across the spectrum from anarchists to fascists. It urges readers to seek truth through reading discussion and dialogue, arguing only free people can defend liberty and avoid being manipulated by hardline ideologies.
A biblical verse from Psalm 1 1 emphasizes happiness for those who avoid ungodly counsel and sinful paths. The reflection notes that no person needs to seek such unhappy company.
A reader asks how to help an amphetamine addict and urges honesty with a spouse as a first step. The column notes doctors often prefer treating heroin over amphetamines and offers guidance on family betrayal and handling olive etiquette, ending with a drug booklet promotion.
Dear Dr Thosteson a 49 year old woman reports six years of burning hot feet despite tests and treatments. Possible causes include vitamin B deficiency vasomotor disorder erythromelalgia weight pinching nerves or common issues. a podiatrist may help. Folklore about sagsafras tea has no basis. Dr Thosteson notes he cannot answer individual letters due to volume.
Mrs Bettina Chapman writes that animal control reduces the risk of icy roads harming dogs and prevents disease and harm from loose animals. She cites heartbreak from lost pets, urges humane measures, and proposes a town Humane Society to support responsible confinement and safety.
Missouri Senate debates an amendment to an open sessions bill regarding arrest records. The measure, offered by Sen Raymond Howard, has sparked concern over definitions and potential abuses affecting minorities and loan or employment prospects. House action and a Senate hearing loom as clarifications are sought.
The Missouri Senate considers legislation to allow trucks up to 90 000 pounds a 22 per cent rise. The highway chief warns this would quicken bridge deterioration raise resurfacing and new road costs by about one third and would apply only to primary highways not interstates.
A tall eight room farmhouse housing the Raymond Hake family was destroyed by fire this morning leaving nine people homeless without clothing or furnishings. The blaze also damaged four buildings of the A P Green Fire Brick Co in Mexico prompting a large fire department response from multiple towns.
The schedule outlines a packed lineup with Bake Off at 3:00 p.m. on channels 3 and 17, NBC, ABC and CBS movies in prime time, plus pilots for new series like Call To Danger starring Peter Graves and I Love a Mystery with Ida Lupino. Also notes Marcus Welby conflict and Camaraderie programs amid news and sports.
Channel 2 Bake-off at 10:00 a.m. with 100 finalists for $25,000. NHL Blues vs Penguins on Channel 11 at 6:30 p.m. Don Adams hosts with Sonny and Cher at 7:00 on Channels 4, 7, 13. ABC Movie at 7:30 on 2, 3, 17 You’ll Never See Me Again with David Hartman and Jane Wyatt. Burt Bacharach special 24 Hours 4 Joker’s Wild 12. Weather and daytime kids shows recur across multiple channels.
CBS unveils March 6 schedule revamp adding The $10,000 Pyramid and Hollywood's Talking along with The Young and the Restless while dropping Where the Heart Is and Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing The Vin Sculley Show ends as Secret Storm expands. CBS shifts to three-network ratings battle leaving Dinah Shore NBC as its only daytime talk show companion Birthday greetings list several names.
Publication details for the Mexico Hedger include edition days, postal status, pricing by mail and region, and office hours. Rates show varied yearly, half year, and quarter year prices for Audrain and neighboring counties, other Missouri counties, and out-of-state, with special military rates.
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