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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1975
Page
2
A historical editorial warns two CIA dangers to America. It cites failure to warn about enemy weapons and potential misuse to spy on Americans. It notes USSR espionage, FBI counterspying, and ongoing White House and congressional investigations that could strengthen or weaken the agency.
A concise reflection on Simeon from Luke 2 25 highlighting a just devout man in Jerusalem and extending the idea that every community has those who live by steadfast conviction and commitment.
The column warns of a pessimistic shift in the American character with rising scarcity and tougher economic prospects. It predicts a job scramble, tighter living, and strained democracy, while noting resilience in long term skills and a push to make do. 1974 is labeled the nasty Year One.
A collection of Ann Landers letters covers parental bickering, a cousin's promiscuous lifestyle, and a reader debunking chain letters. Advice ranges from urging marriage counseling to cautioning against prying into others' lives and offering a generation gap booklet.
Reader asks if emphysema can be missed on x rays or cleared after quitting smoking. Dr Thosteson says emphysema cannot be cured, but quitting reduces lung strain and can slow deterioration. X rays in early stages are inconclusive. functional tests help diagnose. If disease advanced, x rays reveal it. Stop smoking and request the booklet How to Control Emphysema for 20 cents.
A pair of fires yesterday in Mexico destroyed an apartment building at Wade and Curtis streets and a barn located north of town. The blaze damaged property and prompted emergency response from local volunteers and fire units, with no immediate reports of injuries.
Erroneous channel listings for Khquty Hannibal Kamu ty Columbia St Louis Quincy Kpir St. Louis Jeff City Kebyty Columbia and See Ty 12 weather note. If any changes are unreputed, refer to See Ty 12 weather update.
Channel by channel schedule lists Makeup Artist George Masters on Donahue at 6 p.m. Channel 5/810 features Mac Davis show with Nanette Fabray Rich Little Ray Charles at 7 p.m. The Waltons follows at 7 on multiple channels. Cartoon Yankee Doodle Cricket at 7. Odd Couple at 7:30 with Oscar and Howard Cosell. College basketball NC Tarheels vs Maryland at 8. Ironside at 8 and CBS Movie The Mephisto Waltz with Alan Alda. Streets of San Francisco on Alcatraz Island at 8. The Great American Game Show at 10:30 and 11 on 17. Movies listed afternoon and late night with multiple titles and channels including I’d Climb The Highest Mountain Goodbye Charlie Black Angel The Mephisto Waltz How To Murder Your Wife Thunder In The Sun The Atomic City. Afternoon and evening game shows Money Maze Tattletales Joker's Wild Gambit etc. News, sports, and variety programs dominate the slate with multiple channels and times.
CBS Movie at 7 00 p m on channels 4 7 and 13 is Battle For The Planet Of The Apes with Roddy McDowall the night includes Shaft and Village of the Damned plus Baretta premieres at 9 00 on channels 2 3 and 17 The piece also notes Raymond Burr leaving Ironside and considering a new series while detailing a lengthy schedule of other programs and films across networks.
Mexico Ledger lists pricing for mail subscriptions by region, including Mexico and Audrain County rates, out of state and armed forces options, plus delivery and office hours. Rates span monthly and yearly terms with different figures for each area.
The message wishes a Happy Birthday on Saturday to Tammy Newsom Darren Neely Linda Faye Albus Leonard Thomas Jimmy Sims Domino Joe Hayes Gene Pryor Wilson Miles Richard Connelly George Melson Sue Chase George Doebelin Mrs. William C Elliott and Wayne Duckworth keeping a community tone.
Fragmented notice warns of kidney trouble symptoms such as backache and getting up at night. It mentions potential disorders and urges attention to regulate health and consult care if issues persist.
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