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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues for more industry in 1973 Mexico, praising existing industry and urging expansion. It cites the Chamber of Commerce as key to attracting jobs from new industry, government, and education sectors, warning that over-satisfaction could hinder long term growth and urging collective effort to create more industrial jobs.
A religious reflection cites Joshua 24 24 urging obedience to the Lord with a call to return to faith today, echoing the Prophet’s encouragement for steadfast devotion.
An opinion piece argues Missouri Blue Laws should be repealed. It notes inconsistencies such as guns sold on Sunday but not Bibles, gloves, or light bulbs. It urges allowing Sunday sales of all legal items to reflect modern life and reduce cross-border shopping.
Yesterday in Mexico the US Air Force Lt. Donald Denton Departed for Germany for a three year tour from McGuire AFB New Jersey. Tom J Kennedy re elected clerk at First Presbyterian Church session. Dr Robert L Ward Cen tralia physician reported in satisfactory condition at Audrain Hospital after high fever. Michael W Rafferty named manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company group of exchanges including Mexico. Also noted are 1953 polio drive debts, C E Ostermeyer county chairman, Charles Fuller found dead at his home, Ed Kitchen buys Drew Tobacco Store, and 1923 items including Marie Henderson teaching position and Wagner promotion as Hans Lieber Grocery official.
Front page item previews local notices and community briefings as the Mexico ledger lists upcoming events, public notices, and social notes for the Thursday edition.
A letter from J S questions parental control over a 19 year old college daughter who drove out of state to visit a boyfriend without advance notice. Ann Landers says independence is warranted but urges communication and a quick status call. A reader asks about returning a wedding platter gift and the adviser advises returning it with no further comment. A Do reader questions palmistry claims and Landers dismisses palm readers as false forecasting.
Reader asks about safe snow shoveling for a middle-aged desk worker. Doctor notes leg use reduces back strain but energy and heart risk remain. Warns to stop on chest discomfort, checks blood pressure and ECG for warning signs, and that heavy snow shoveling is risky without training or medical clearance.
A list of channel identifications for multiple stations in St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Jeff City and Quincy appears with erroneous listings if changes were not reported by the stations. See Tv 12 Weather for details.
Tonight includes The Snow Queen at 6 on Channel 2 a Russian style Disney like fairytale. The Waltons scandal episode at 7 on channels 4 7 13. Debates on death penalty at 7 on channel 9. Flip Wilson guests Jim Nabors Barbara McNair and James Coco at 7 on 5 8 10. The CBS Movie The Sand Pebbles in two parts airs 8 on 4 7 13. Multiple dramas news and game shows fill the schedule with Owens and Ironside in late slots.
Local listings show "The Big Party" on Sanford and Son at 7 p.m. on channels 8 and 10 to raise funds for creditors. Room 222 crowd clash over a campus speaker at 8 p.m. on channels 2,3,17. The Sand Pebbles continues as CBS Movie at 8 p.m. on channels 4,7,13. Special: In Search of Ancient Astronauts at 9 p.m. on 5,8,10 examining Von Daniken theories. Programs span morning to late night with news, soaps, game shows, and Westerns across channels 2 through 17.
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt reviews David Frosts That Was the Year That Was on ABC 11:30 PM. The 90 minute satire lampoons 1972 figures including Nixon McGovern Rogers and Bailey. Burns Schreiber and George S Irving lead the skits with a Juarez healing parody and a biting inauguration gag. The piece ends noting there are a few lulls but overall the return of organized lunacy on TV signals a possibly bright 1973.
Greetings Saturday wishes flow to Roy Turner Guile and a host of named friends and relatives including Charles Ball William A Pool Jim Pollard Mrs Art Gibbs Richard Allen Stevens Carolyn Miles Travis Piper Lendell Branham Mrs Wesley Pehle Mark Steven Wood Lewis French Jane Fisher Joyce Alewel Linda Lou Robinson and the twins Sheila Ann and Susan Taft with thanks for their sharing this occasion.
Mexico Ledger lists pricing by carrier and mail for various regions, including Mexico and adjoining counties, with yearly, semiannual, and quarterly rates. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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