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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1974
Page
2
Kansas City banker R Crosby Kemper Jr says he is bullish on the nation and its economy amid 1974 turmoil including Watergate and the oil crisis. He argues the American system withstood crises, remains strong, and will correct weaknesses without panic or violence.
A brief religious reflection cites Psalm 25 2 and urges casting out inner foes in the name of Nazarene while leaving outward enemies to God promising that He will see justice done. The passage emphasizes both inner and outward battles and divine trust.
Happy birthday today to Kathy Anderson and to Roy Turner Guile 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 Joyce Alewel Linda Lou Robinson and twins Sheila Ann and Susan Taft. Opera singer Grace Bumbry is 37 Floyd Patterson is 39 Jane Wyman is 60.
Mexico Ledger lists publication days and postal details, pricing for subscriptions by region and format. It notes delivery areas, rates for in-state, out-of-state, and armed forces subscriptions, and office hours.
Open Forum editor thanks the Mexico rural fire association the Mexico public safety department and numerous volunteers for aiding the Vincent Blackwell fire at Ingram Mobile Homes. The fire destroyed the home yet crew saved nearby property in freezing temperatures. Monterey Motel provided coffee and temporary housing for the Blackwell family.
Miami reports Mary Ann Scherr 52, Kent State University jewelry professor, designed body monitoring jewelry. A silver pendant tracks air pollution with a face mask and 10 minute emergency oxygen supply. a filigreed bracelet carries tiny sensors to monitor heart rate in coronary patients with a pulse light and warning buzzer for rapid changes. Some pieces are on display at a Miami gallery.
Yesterday in Mexico the first baby of 1964 arrived at Audrain Hospital at 8 11 a.m. The child named a Jean is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby F Crum Route 1 Mexico. A portrait of President John F Kennedy by Nolan Fry was presented to the Audrain County Historical Museum.
A collection of Ann Landers readers questions and answers from a humor filled correspondence page. Topics include gum chewing, an old flame seeking closure, long distance billing disputes, and confidential notices. Each exchange offers practical advice and invites readers to request more of Ann Landers guidance.
A correspondent describes daytime sleepiness with normal tests and possible narcolepsy treated by stimulants. A reader asks about gout causes and treatment, noting uric acid metabolism and options to lower it, with a referral to a booklet. Another query concerns drinking ice water and digestion, advised that cold water quickly warms to body temperature and is not poisonous. A TB unit note notes possible heart enlargement on imaging and suggests reporting to the TB unit for interpretation.
Eighth in a series on the energy shortage examines shale oil as a vast Rocky Mountain resource. Estimates run 600 billion to three trillion barrels with profitability tied to crude at about $4.50 a barrel. Government scrutiny cites land disruption and water impacts but proceeds with leases on eight million acres, six tracts in Utah Wyoming and Colorado, bidding in January.
Companies plan shale oil investments using two methods, one burning shale in a kiln and the other Tosco grinding shale with red hot iron balls. University experts discuss underground nuclear heat and strip mining limits while Mobil Oil estimates 750 million dollars to reach 100000 barrels daily. Forecasts push potential output to 1 million bpd by 1985 and possibly total U S oil dependence in future decades.
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