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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1974
Page
2
The editorial argues Nixon should have flown commercial only if energy saving justified, but contends a president must have safe, comfortable support and protection. It condemns risks from enemies, urges full use of special aircraft to ensure safety and effective leadership, despite fuel concerns.
A reflective note honors those who defended land and traditions, citing Judges 10 1 and praising historical guardians of the nation for their care and sacrifice in protecting homeland and heritage.
In a reflection on the 1974 energy crisis and other grim forecasts the writer notes the value of Mexico’s services and facilities. He thanks the community and the residents for their support and signs off with best wishes for a bright year ahead.
Richmond News Leader reports Congressman Craig Hosmer has gathered a set of satirical energy crisis slogans from colleagues highlighting congressional actions blamed for shortages. The collection includes lines like The Public Be Dimmed and Waste Watt while noting long running battles over Alaska pipeline Santa Barbara drilling and refinery limits.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details and postage rates with office hours. It notes daily except Sundays and holidays, location at 300 N Washington St, Mexico Mo 65265, and carrier, mail, and military subscription prices by region and duration. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
A column features Ann Landers replying to letters about a husband who phones constantly, wedding guest etiquette, and a teen being fired after a barroom incident. The counsel advises limiting calls, sending RSVPs to protect events, and understanding the sister’s firing as an accident while offering a love guide.
Readers ask about saccharin safety and cancer risks from high dose tests, Diabinese versus insulin for diabetes, epilepsy causes, and leg cramps. The doctor notes limited human harm at small doses, explains Diabinese action, cautions insulin continuity, and offers a booklet on leg cramps while inviting mail for general guidance.
In a local listing several cities including St Louis Hannibal and Ottumwa show channel numbers and station identifiers from a TV directory. The items reference Ktvi Khya ty and Ksd tv along with others in a scan of broadcast listings.
A chaotic list of TV programs for tonight features The Waltons at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13 with Grandma longing for youth and Mary Ellen seeking maturity. Also at 7:00 p.m. flip Wilson guest stars on channels 5 8 and 10 with Ted Knight Pointer sisters and a karate prodigy. Toma’s crime drama on channels 2 3 and 17 about unwanted babies offered for sale. debates on four year college education at 7:00 on channel 9. A CBS movie airs at 4:00 on channels 4 7 and 13. Several classic shows and movies fill the schedule with news and interviews through the night.
TV and radio listings announce The Cat In The Hat at 7 30 p m on channels 4 7 13. Hockey Bruins vs Rangers in New York at 7 30 on channels 5 8 10. The Gypsy Moths with Burt Lancaster Deborah Kerr airs 8 p m on 4 7 13. In Concert features Seals and Crofts Eddie Kendricks Jesse Colin Young Walter Heath at 10 30 on 3 17 and 11 30 on 2. Johnny Carson Tonight includes Rex Reed 24 Hours 12. Weather prompts and daily schedules follow with numerous programs across CBS NBC and local channels.
Obituary reports Robert S. Green founder’s son dies in St Louis at 54 after a stroke eight days earlier. Also notes William A. Ford joins Warren Van Pragg firm with ties to Mexico and moves from Decatur and Indianapolis. Molino Telephone Co sold to Southwestern Bell with 142 new subscribers. Local items include a holiday return from New Orleans, two surviving Manchester terrier puppies, and a theater mention for Give A Girl A Break at Liberty Theatre with Debbie Reynolds. Suzanne Stribling returns to University of Missouri. Audrain County infirmary superintendent resigns and moves to Mexico. J C Crockett takes farm charge. W W Van Matre returns from Des Moines meeting.
The note extends birthday greetings on Saturday to Ruth Ann Gish Robert Lee White Mrs Warmer Debo Kenna Lea Weber Patty Pfitzer Sharyl House Dorothy Dingman Mrs Eugene Pryor Bernie Doerge Bill Dearley Harrison Adams Clay Richardson Bob Beamer Beverly Ann Parrott Judy Fisher and Charles E Ruse. It also marks today as the birthday for hockey star Bobby Hull and actor Ray Milland.
Robert Petty son of Harold and Mrs Petty of Moberly and former Mexico residents received a special regent s scholarship from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg based on academic excellence. The sophomore pre medical student has just completed his third straight term with a 4.0 grade point average.
Richard Chamberlain, after leaving Dr. Kildare, stars in ABCs F Scott Fitzgerald and The Last of the Belles as the writer Blythe Danner co stars as Zelda. The program traces Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre from France to their life outside Wilmington, weaving in Fitzgeralds short story The Last of the Belles. Chamberlain discusses his shift from clean cut American youth to a classical actor and his future projects including Hamlet Cyrano and two films.
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