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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1975
Page
2
The piece argues the new Missouri campaign law, approved last November, is sound but lacks timely regulations for spring city and school elections. It urges candidates to study the text closely, stressing the law’s aim to encourage capable citizens to serve. It warns unclear rules could deter volunteers in nonpay, after-hours offices.
A devotional note interprets Luke 12 34 highlighting that where a person places treasure reveals values. It urges prioritizing Christ and spiritual wealth over earthly gains.
The United States may hold four times as much oil as known, with proven reserves at about 45 billion barrels and total potential up to 191 billion. Offshore and Arctic lands could add supply for about 22 years at current use, but offshore oil will cost more to extract and may require price supports around 7.70 dollars per barrel. Government and industry expect higher prices remain likely.
A collage of reader notes and responses from Ann Landers. Messages include praise for a brain tumor survivor’s faith and a call for practical parenting after divorce. Advice covers privacy with a new partner, maintaining family bonds, and recognizing alcoholism danger signals with a book offer.
Reader questions on spanking ages and methods. Four is often cited for understanding scolding, but no fixed age exists. Spanking may be used for serious misdeeds if immediate and accompanied by explanation. avoid abusive acts. Consider nonphysical discipline and assess parental temper. Also notes on cataracts and a hemorrhoids booklet offer.
The 65 cadet Wentworth Military Academy band and the 37-man Missouri Military Academy Fusiliers joined Missouri’s segment of President Johnson’s inaugural parade in Mexico. Irene Eckler is named 1955 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. Sam D. Groff and Ralph Luckaman receive Distinguished Service Award honors at the annual chamber banquet. Delbert England places second in a youth scholarship contest. W R Courtney attends Missouri Bankers University Conference as Mexico Savings Bank president. Kiwanis International broadcast a national message marking its 20th anniversary. Naomi Montgomery to begin duties at Strother School replacing Marian Flynt. Montgomery is daughter of Mr and Mrs Montgomery.
Wexico Lecturr is published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Second class postage paid in Mexico Mo. Rates list carrier and mail options by region with monthly and yearly prices for Audrain and surrounding counties and other sections. Military APO US rates are noted.
A fragment lists channel call signs 2 Ktvi 3 Xtve 4 Kmo 5 Ksd with unclear context. The readable items indicate a brief note on station identifiers possibly tied to broadcasting listings. No further details visible to determine full programming or ownership.
A dense listing of evening programs across channels with guest hosts like Robert Goulet and Merv Griffin, assorted acts including the Golddiggers and Cloris Leachman, and multiple film and variety slots. Notable items include Gunsmoke at 7:00 on channels 4 7 13, a Mormon Youth Symphony concert at 7:00 on 9, and the 28th NHL All star game at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 11 from Montreal.
AP reviewer notes The Jeffersons arrive as a new middle class black family on TV rivaling Sanford and Son and Good Times. Sherman Hemsley leads as George Jefferson with Isabel Sanford as wife Louise. The opener centers on moving to a Manhattan apartment and hiring a maid, but weak dialogue clouds strong potential for the cast and time slot after All in the Family.
Wednesday birthday notes honor Mrs. George Schutte Mrs. Jimmie Houf Clyde Edward Hook Jr Vandalia Robert H Shulse Robin Deanne Peck Charlie Doerge Charles Anthony Webber and Paul McDonald Read as today birthdays also mark actress Patrica Neal at 48 and entertainer George Burns age 8 78 unclear text placeholders present.
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