Editorial: Speege LEDGER Sees Mexico’s 25 Year Leap Ahead
In a July 22 1957 Ledger editorial the town reflects on 1932 to 1957 progress and asks readers to imagine 1982. It contrasts population growth housing hospitals and new infrastructure with a forecast of further change driven by science technology and modern life. It urges vigilance not to assume tomorrow will resemble today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speege Ledger
Jon
the Ledger
RMWN
Mexico
Cologne
Germany
Ed Buckner
Mike
Robert M. White II
New York
Gen. Douglas MacArthur
L.J. Sverdrup
St. Louis
First Presbyterian Church
First Christian Church
Kentucky Coffee Tree in Audrain County History
A Missouri reader spotlights the Kentucky Coffee Tree near Teal Lake Road outside Mexico. The 100 year old Gymnocladus dioicus stands beside a former McDonald farm site, with large six inch seed pods, rough bark, and long winter seeds. The piece links regional lore, plant lore, and historical mentions from local residents.
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Mexico
Missouri
Teal Lake
Kentucky
Audrain County
End of Day Moral Command in Jeremiah 22 3
A brief biblical reflection urges protecting the weak including strangers orphans and widows. It emphasizes humane behavior and justice toward vulnerable groups in society.
Equal Rights Amendment framed as threat to women’s freedom
Open Forum Editor argues the ERA harms women by removing the right not to work and to care for children at home. Citing Civil Rights Act protections, he claims ERA would shift financial and domestic duties to women, enable draft exposure, and erode parental support norms, urging state legislatures to beware.
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Ledger
Elmo Roper
Phyllis Schlafly
Washington
Harvard
Phil Donohue
ERA
Paul A. Freund
Harvard Law School
Phillip B. Kurland
University of Chicago Law School
Thomas Emerson
Yale Law School
Senate Judiciary Committee
Freund
Prisens
Kurland
Is Electrolysis Safe for Hair Removal
Dear Dr Thosteson asks about electrolysis safety for facial hair and scar risk. Answer: it is generally safe but involves tiny scars from needle insertion. small areas are treated gradually as each hair is removed.
Electrologist vs dermatologist for hair removal guidance
Reader questions the time and cost to clear an area, noting electrologists as trained specialists with offices. A dermatologist could not be the best choice for this task and referrals from a regular doctor are suggested. Concerns about post hemorrhoid surgery recovery are raised, with advice to seek ongoing care and follow-up. Several birthday greetings follow in the column.
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Thosteson
Ross Ewing
Molino
Ross
Viola Dana
Stan Laurel
Liberty Theatre
R.R. Buckner
Jefferson St
West Liberty Street
Crown Laundry
Pearl Oliver
Battery Station
Dear Ann Landers Gay Lib parade and hidden marriages debate
A letter column covers a bisexual husband hiding behind a wife, legalizing homosexual marriage for tax reasons, plus reader thanks to a Candy Striper named Debbie. Additional questions ask about low blood pressure and health worries for a mother in Charleston West Virginia.
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Ann Landers
NBC
Holy Cross Hospital
Debbie
Ann
Charleston
W.va
Chas
Leach retires after 34 years with Kaiser Refractories Mexico
W Basil Leach has retired after 34 years with the original company and Kaiser Refractories Mexico Works. He served as vice president, executive sales, based in Mexico, and will live with his wife Nina Belle Hossess at 11 Oak Lane.
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W. Basil Leach
Kaiser Refractories Mexico
Mexico
Nina Belle Hossess
Oak Lane
Mike Naumann
AFL
Voice of America
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W.H. Thompson City Forester
McDonald Farm
Fred Hollingsworth
S. West St
Betty McDonald
Everett McDonald
Jerry Baker
Peter Tompkins
Christopher Bird
W. H. Thompson
Richard Vance
Open Forum
Fletcher Sims AunVusse
George C. Thosteson, M. D
Gary Belcher
Robert Hudnall
Bobby Hall
A.H. Weakly
Ronald Cain
Alice Curtis
Jerry Frisbee
Fred Sumpter
Jason Lee Williams
Herbert Martin
Ed James
Gregory Albert Fennewald
Diane Poland
Marjorie Groves
Winifred Smith
Donald Jaeger
Robbie Psetitins
Presbyterian
Missouri Power & Light Company
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