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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1974
Page
2
In a Sunday snowstorm Erdel's hardware store burned likely from an explosion. Firefighters and police saved surrounding buildings as volunteers rushed in from Ledgerland and nearby towns. The crisis highlighted the town's pride in its people and youths, with widespread help and no better citizens anywhere.
A brief reflection noting Isaiah’s words on divine ways versus human ways. It contrasts a life of physical hunger with a transformed life guided by faith.
A reader recalls a December 26 incident in a parking lot at Mexico Lanes where a four foot tall teddy bear was stolen from a baby. The letter pleads for return, offering to buy back the bear without involving trouble, signing Henry Puckett of Benton City Mo. 65232 with contact number 581-4617.
The first baby boy of Audrain County for 1964, Douglas Keith Bradley, son of Dr W W and Mrs W W Bradley of Farber, born at 10 45 a m on New Year’s Day, wins the Ledger Baby Derby gifts from Mexico merchants. Vaccination plan aims to immunize over 25 000 Audrain residents with Sabin oral polio vaccine under "Victory Over Polio" program. Marriage licenses rise to 270 in the county last year per County Recorder Leroy Werner.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details, pricing for mail and carrier delivery, office hours, and circulation area. It notes daily schedule excluding Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St, and rates for subscriptions in Audrain and surrounding counties with military APO pricing.
Letters reveal readers seeking guidance on family ties. A Salinas grandmother laments no contact from son and daughter-in-law and yearns for photos. a Richmond teen observer praises a girl who hosts boyfriends politely. a Denver wife seeks help after her husband is jailed for a small shoplifting act. Ann urges phone calls, modeling behavior, and therapy resources.
Readers ask about neurofibromatosis symptoms and heredity, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, cold environments for diabetics, ichthyosis, cryosurgery for hemorrhoids, folic acid in pregnancy and smoking effects, and blood pressure remedies. Dr Thosteson provides concise explanations, cautions, and references for further information, noting limits on local doctor listings and individual responses.
Greetings note lists birthdays for Dennis Berry and Friday tributes to Dr. Robert Holt Mrs. Kenneth Earle Mrs. Melvin Yates Sr Vandalia Mrs. J R Hagan Floyd H Crews Donald Newbrough and Joe Henry Bell. Also mentions a mistaken Opera situted Madeste Vegata a local line lacks clarity.
A 1973 Channel 10 schedule review lists Rock and Roll Years with the Byrds Paul Anka Rod Stewart Roy Orbison Raquel Welch Tommy Roe the Olympics Gene Vincent and guests on various dates plus Sonny and Cher with Tennessee Ernie Ford and Lyle Waggoner at several 7 PM slots. Sports and game shows include Joker's Wild Love American Style Mr Rogers Secret Storm Beat Clock Gilligan Flintstones Showtime Time For Women Johnny Quest and more with daytime and evening lineups across days in the month.
TV station codes show a dense schedule across St Louis and nearby cities including Ottumwa Columbia Hannibal and Jeff City. Entries include Ktvi Ktvo Kmox tv Ksd tv Khya tv Komu tv Kreg tv and Keby tv with markets in St Louis Quincy Hannibal Jefferson City Columbia and nearby towns.
TV guide outlines tonight's schedule with ABC movie A Brand New Life starring Cloris Leachman and Martin Balsam as long-married parents to be, plus Rod Serling segments at LA Airport and a late night lineup across channels. It notes end of Tenafly and Love Story runs, with a mix of movies, newscasts, and game shows through the night.
Grandmamma longs for youth as Mary Ellen seeks maturity in The Awakening on The Waltons at 7:00 p.m. on Channels 4 7 13. Flip Wilson guests at 7:00 on other channels with Ted Knight Pointer sisters and a karate prodigy. Toma crime drama at 7:00 on channels 2 3 17 about unwanted babies for sale. Toma moves to Fridays Jan 18 with new shows.
Hope Lange, acclaimed for playing a housewife who abandons husband and children, discusses her repeated TV roles and reasons for leaving CBSs The New Dick Van Dyke Show. She hints ABCs I Love You Goodbye will air in February as she pursues growth beyond traditional wife and mother parts.
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