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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1975
Page
2
The editorial honors Tom Benton, noting his modest appearance yet piercing eyes, and praising his lifelong devotion to portraying America and Missouri honestly. It recalls how his paintings captured the guts of the land and its people, preserving his legacy beyond his passing.
Biblical reflection cites Hebrews 1 3 describing Jesus as the brightness of glory and the express image of the Father who by himself purged sins and sat down on the right hand of the majesty on high. It emphasizes humanity’s need for a savior and that self-salvation falls short versus God’s truth in Christ.
Democrats react to President Ford’s address with mixed views on tax cuts and energy plans. They favor reductions but differ on amounts and beneficiaries. Leisurely party unity questions loom as they dispute who will lead and how to curb spending while addressing a growing federal deficit.
Residents push back against doom sayers noting rising bank deposits and assets, better farm conditions than six months ago, and two businesses reporting higher sales. Critics urge focusing on positive data and modern merchandising to avoid a collective low mood.
The list gathers top fiction and nonfiction titles such as Centennial by Michener Something Happened The Seven-Per-Cent Solution The Ebony Tower by Fowles Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Carpe Ace Me edited by Meyer The Bermuda Triangle Strictly Speaking All Things Bright and Beautiful and The Palace Guard by Rather.
A collection of reader letters to Ann Landers discusses hyperactivity in children, urging testing and possible treatment, and cites the National Association for Children With Learning Disabilities as a resource. Other messages praise ACLD and critique wedding gift etiquette, with notices about The Bride's Guide availability.
A collection of patient letters addressed to Dr Thosteson covering protein excess how shingles arise vasectomies and prostatic questions gum swelling from Dilantin and phenobarbital and concerns about hardening of the arteries. The doctor provides explanations, references to his booklets and instructions to obtain copies by mail.
Wednesday Ledgerland station guide highlights a 3:30 p.m. Runaways network repeat about a teenage girl and a streetwise boy. Guest spots include Danny Thomas and Ruth Buzzi with Tony Orlando. The schedule lists The Honorable Sam Houston drama with Robert Stack and other daily programs.
Audrain County Court and the Mexico City Council approved establishing a joint fine arts council to be coordinated by the Mexico Audrain County library board. The decision was announced with other local notes including awards and staff changes on January 21, 1965.
A fragment shows numerous station codes and city abbreviations for St. Louis Quincy Hannibal Columbia Jeff City and Ottumwa paired with channel numbers plus a note about unreported changes by the stations. Weather follows as a separate item.
The guide lists the 28th NHL All star game at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 11 from Montreal and various 1975 TV programs on ABC NBC and other networks. Highlights include The Abduction Of Saint Anne with Robert Wagner at 7:30 p.m. on some channels, Death Stalk on NBC at 7:30 p.m., and a block of afternoon and evening programs such as The Flintstones Sesame Street Mike Douglas Merv Griffin Joker's Wild Gilligan's Island and Bonanza along with news and children’s programs.
A dense TV guide entry lists William Steinberg conducting Beethoven's Pastoral with the Boston Symphony at 7:30, plus discussions with wives of alcoholics at 8:30. It also notes Molly Freedman as Tomorrow show guest at midnight, and a slate of films and programs across channels with times from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 a.m., including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, among others.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details and postal rates. It notes daily weekdays at 300 N. Washington St Mexico MO with various subscription prices by location and duration, including military rates, and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The item wishes birthday greetings to C. R. Stribling Sandra Langford Vincent Jones David Green Alan Jenkins Vickie Lynn Hightshoe Edithene Durham C. N. Davidson Barry Jackson Alfred Hinton Mrs. Robert L. Dudley Robyn Fort Kenneth J. Worley Richard Popp and Geoffery Potter on Thursday. It notes golfer Jack Nicklaus is 35 and actress Jinx Falkenberg is 56 today.
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