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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1974
Page
2
A unsigned letter denounces The Ledger as smug and small town. The editor defends the term as complimentary, praising Mexico as a wonderful place to live and raise children. The piece urges the writer to stay longer to understand that quality does not rise with population. 2-2-57.
A devotional note cites Acts 1 11 asserting Jesus will return in the same manner as ascended and that no doubt remains about the return of Christ following His departure.
A reader signs as Unlucky Lady asking about artificial insemination. the reply reassures her about biology and donor selection, while affirming the father’s role and birth certificate. Readers also vent about low wages and rude customers, with Ann advising career change and offering a teen booze booklet.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains trichomonas is a protozoan vaginal infection that can be transmitted sexually or non sexually and can recur if the partner remains untreated. A husband’s medication is advised and toilet hygiene can help prevent bowel carried infection. A teen with crab lice asks for nonprescription cures but physician stresses prescription treatment and medical care.
Kansas City Star reports on the Watergate tape saga. It notes the tapes' claimed inviolability forced officials to leave government, the Sirica hearings, and how erased or inaudible segments fueled public doubt. It references Rose Mary Woods, Alexander Haig, and H R Haldeman amid ongoing questions.
Missouri state senators clashed when Sen. Edward Linehan tossed an egg at Sen. Lawrence Lee after an egg was placed on Linehan’s desk. Lee retaliated, smashing the egg against the Senate wall. The incident echoed past gestures by officials of the Missouri Egg Merchandising Council and the Missouri Fruit Experiment Station as protests for funds, while critics urged Linehan and Lee to resign for unbecoming conduct.
The John J. Pershing scholarship at Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville invites Missouri high school graduates to apply by February 15. The award covers all university fees plus room and board and renewable for four years for high achievers with top test scores, class rank in top 10 percent, and leadership. Last year’s winners included Donald Hackmann Benton City Linda Henderson Mexico and Mary Herring Bellflower.
Erroneous and unreported channel listings appear for KTVT St Louis KTV0 Ottumwa and other stations. The schedule shows Mole Muppets Valentine special Mia Farrow at 7 pm on channels 2 3 17 with Sally Struthers and the Jackson Five with Sonny and Cher on channels 4 7 13 at 7 pm. Theatre in America at 7 30 on channel 9 stars Jack Cassidy and Estelle Parsons in June Moon. NBC Movie at 8 30 on channels 5 8 10 Red Sky At Morning starring Richard Thomas. 3 pm 9 Mr Rogers 2 Movie 10 Beat Clock 3 Love Am Style 11 Gilligan 4 7 13 Secret Storm 13 Showtime 5 410 Somerset 17 Zoo Review 11 Three Stooges 4 30 pm 17 Time For Women 3 10 Make Deal 3 30 pm 7 Bonanza 10 Children 8 Big Valley 4 Mike Douglas 9 Elec Co 5 Merv Griffin 1 Lucy 7 Studio 7 13 Pyramid 8 Perspective 17 Bullwinkle 9 Living Better 5 00 pm 13 Joker's Wild 2 34 5 Newscast 17 Pixanne 9 Sesame St 4 00 pm 10 Tell Truth 3 Not Women Only 11 Mayberry Joker's Wild 13 Consequences 8 Elec Co 17 ABC Newscast 7 Khoaty Hannibal 8 Komu ty Columbia 9 KETV St Louis 10 WGEM Quincy TH KPLR St Louis.
Television listings show Show Me '74 at 9:00 focusing on state government with Joey Bishop substituting for Carson and guests Stephanie Edwards Georgie Kaye and Stan Kann. Rock of the Six Ties airs 10:30 and 11:30 shows 1964 performances by the Rolling Stones Supremes and others with recent interviews. Movies include Orders To Kill at 1:00 PM on Channel 11, plus Treasure Hunt and various newscasts and dramas across ABC CBS NBC.
A late evening segment on Channel lines explores ancient visitors from space with Rod Serling narrating a sequel to the earlier series. The guide also lists film and talk show lineups across channels, noting Umberto D and The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman among features.
Dr. Robert L. Holt of Mexico elected president of the Central Missouri Optometrical Society at a Jefferson City meeting. He follows Dr. J. H. Linder of Mexico. Also named Outstanding Young Woman of the Year is Mrs. G Andy Runge at a Tangerine Room Hotel Jefferson awards dinner with Rev. Robert R. Collins as guest speaker.
Wednesday past greeted Jay Graves with warm wishes and Friday greetings extended to Jeff Rice Mary Margaret Westfall Herndon Crews Mrs P L Ingebritson Leo Smoot W L Lowe Charles Kehl Walter Albright Douglas Meeks Barbara Jean Williams and Michael Eugene Rawlings of Vandalia now.
AP critic reviews the 1950s Broadway comedy tale of a Schenectady lyricist hopeful, his gold digging loves, and a New York song business. Tom Fitzsimmons stars as the hopeful, with Estelle Parsons and Susan Sarandon, Barbara Dana, and Stephen Sondheim making debuts. The WNET production aims for sharp, sardonic wit. minor performance broadness noted but overall entertaining.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details: daily except Sundays and holidays, address 300 N Washington St, Mexico MO 65265. Rates include $2.25 monthly carrier, various annual mail rates by county, Armed Forces rate, and office hours from 8 am to 5:30 pm weekdays and 8 am to 3 pm Saturdays.
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