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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1974
Page
2
Editorial from The Ledger June 9 1956 argues citizens have right to public records of tax money use and warns officials against suppressing truth. It notes power of office belongs to people, defends public disclosure, condemns rumor harms, and supports free enterprise printing and media.
A reflective note on forgiveness and divine love citing scripture. The piece compares the prodigal son to God’s mercy, suggesting true love for the Lord exceeds worldly friendships and tests.
Yesterday in Mexico Tue Jan 21 1964 Carl W Morrow Missouri Power and Light Co spoke at Kiwanis luncheon while Audrain County budget share tops 13.4 million dollars per state survey.
A published reader letter to Ann Landers includes a prodding piece from Mrs. M D Seattle denouncing homosexuality as sin. Dr Zig Lebensohn replies with a call for empathy and clergy input. A Chicago reader defends Christmas letters and urges a guide on parental limits, with a promo for Landers booklet.
Readers ask about tongue coating causes and remedies with brushing tips and reassurance. Dr Thosteson explains coating is common and not usually a sign of illness, notes factors like smoking mouth breathing or dehydration, and recommends tongue scraping and medical checkups if bright red tongue or other signs appear.
The column lists misformatted or unreported changes by several TV stations in Missouri and nearby areas including St Louis Ottumwa Columbia Jeff City Hannibal Quincy and See Tv. It notes due to unreported changes 9 Ketc tv St Louis and 10 Weem tv Quincy and references See Tv 12 Weather.
Broad, patchy listing notes TV fare across channels including Brasilia and Manaos segments on Channel 4, Cousteau penguin special at 7, Gunsmoke and Dick Man Called Sledge on CBS and NBC movies, alongside Robbery Under Arms and Rabbit Run in afternoon slots. Includes Talk shows and kiddie fare.
Tuesday ledger station listings show Bill Moyers Journal at 7 p.m. about Nixon impeachment, followed by Get Christie Love! on Channel 2 3 17 at 7:30. Banacek puzzle, various movies, and a dense schedule of daytime and primetime programs across channels 2 3 4 7 8 9 11 13 17.
Wednesday birthday congratulations go to C R Stribling Sandra Langford Vicent Jones David Green Alan Jenkins Vickie Lynn Hightshoe Edith Ilene Durham C N Davidson Barry Jackson Alfred Hinton Mrs Robert L Dudley Robyn Fort Kenneth J Worley and Richard Popp. Also noted are Jackie Nicklaus age 34 and Jinx Falkenberg age 55 with a thought for today from Charles Farrar Browne.
Mexico Ledger details newspaper pricing by mail and location including yearly and six month rates for various counties. It also lists single copy price, delivery areas, and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
Stevie Wonder earns six nominations in the 16th annual Grammys, four as a performer and two as a composer. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life and Innervisions gain record and album of the year bids. Winners are to be announced March 2 in a televised ceremony. Other nominees include Bad Bad Leroy Brown Behind Closed Doors Killing Me Softly and Youre So Vain.
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