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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1975
Page
2
The editorial argues that the old system valued seniority for committee chairmanship, but the 1974 Democratic shift toppled ten of twenty one chairs. It asserts that moving forward chairmanship will depend on talent, ability, dedication, and political skill, promising a more responsive Congress.
A concise reflection cites Psalm 14 1 declaring the fool as one who denies God. The passage is presented as plain pointed speech noting that the atheist is deemed a fool per biblical exhortation.
Open Forum writer Kenneth Mortenson of 1600 Pollock Rd. argues Missouri officials should not seek pay raises but should consider decreases. He calls Missourians to pressure representatives and return government to the people by writing their views on salary policy.
A Callaway County man is dead in a Missouri State Penitentiary incident. The writer questions who bears responsibility for murder and urges reinstating the death penalty, citing Harold Atkinson of Holts Summit and a pending General Assembly bill.
Birthday wishes go to Mrs. Ben Dobyns Phyllis Senor Linwell Mitchell Mrs Ron Diehl Mrs Herbert Schutte Earl Allison of Middletown Mrs Orville Fishburn Gregory M George Elaine Jackson Maria Jackson Mrs Robert Conley Brenda Vaughn Lyndall Amos Mitchell and Teresa Kay Palmer Today band leader Skitch Henderson is 57 retired Admiral Hyman Rickover 75 publisher Williaer Winerudph Hearst Jy
Readers share harsh reactions to parenting conflicts and bisexuality in marriage. A couple details hosting a mother in their home, sending the parent to therapy, and ultimately choosing to quit. A second letter urges printing a view on double lives, while another criticizes rude comments to thin people. Ann replies supporting candor and offers dating guidance booklet.
A health column explains congestive heart failure CHF arises from valve damage or heart attack causing enlarged heart and fluid buildup. Symptoms include shortness of breath edema and dusky skin. Treatment emphasizes rest low salt diet digitalis and diuretics. valve replacement offers cure in select cases. specialist input advised.
A Mexico recreation panel led by H B Plunkett announced permanent pool closure and dismantling. The item appears alongside a string of local notes listing January 27 events from 1925 to 1965, including student elections, bakery board appointments, scout drives, and state professional honors.
Publication information for the Mexico Crdger states its address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265 and lists pricing for subscriptions by mail across Audrain and adjoining counties and other regions including in state and out of state rates. It also notes carrier delivery in Mexico and trade area towns and military APO rates with office hours and days.
Channel guides list thousands of titles and time slots across St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy and more. Programs include World Hunger Who Will Survive a Moyers narrated documentary on India Niger and Colombia followed by Smothers Brothers guests and The Boston Strangler on various networks with films and series like Gilligan's Island The Streets of San Francisco The Streets of San Francisco and classic dramas noted.
A dense TV guide roundup notes new Peanuts Be My Valentine episode at 7 on channel 4 and 13, with Alistair Cooke America at 7 on channel 9, and a 7:30 ABC movie The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return starring Dan Dailey. Sydney schedule lists numerous films, news, and variety shows with scattered times across channels 2 4 7 9 11 13, including an ABC Night Movie and public affairs programs. The New York AP report previews World Hunger! Who Will Survive? a PBS discussion hosted by Bill Moyers on public television.
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