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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1975
Page
2
The Ledger revisits an unsigned angry letter criticizing local schools housing cost and civic life in Mexico. It argues the town has strong judges and a decent school system but housing is tight and prices high. It urges readers to engage, volunteer and improve the town, noting towns are people and progress comes from collective effort.
A concise meditation cites Matthew 6 15 about forgiving others to gain forgiveness from God. It notes that holding grudges deepens inner hurt while prompt forgiveness eases pain, urging reconciliation.
The Liberty Hotel in Mexico, a city landmark, begins demolition by B and T Construction Co. after over 60 years of operation. Razing starts inside today at Clark and Liberty streets as the building nears its final days.
In a rare personal column Ann Landers announces her split from Jules after 36 years of marriage. She recalls their history, honors his support, and explains there will be no details or comment. The note asks readers to respect privacy and leave the space blank as a memorial to a marriage that did not endure.
Reader asks about potassium deficiency symptoms and response to supplements. Dr Thosteson explains causes, symptoms like weakness, cramps, low blood pressure, and ECG findings. warns against overuse and stresses monitoring. A second reader seeks the booklet How to Control Emphysema and connects nosebleeds to hypertension. another note offers How to Stop Leg Cramps and Foot Pains with a self addressed stamp and fee.
Des Moines Register comments on the John Birch Society influenced militia fringe groups like the National Christian Posse Association. The article cites a Portland ex-salesman who claims 400,000 members but FBI cites about 10,000, noting arrests of judges and security guards and threats to officials. It describes Blue Book propaganda arguing courts are illegal, posses can act independently, and vows to ignore federal taxes.
Televised schedule shows Cardinals at Phillies 6 30 PM. Highlights include Merv Griffin Show at 3 30 PM with guests Blackstone Jr. and others. Tomorrow show goes live at midnight for a six hour Fourth of July tribute with remotes on 5 8 and 10. Movies include The Fuller Brush Girl 1 PM on 11 and Catlow 8 PM on 4 7 and 13 plus The Defiant Ones 9 PM on 5. stations and times dense with mixed network cues and ads.
Intrepid Kolchak plot remix leads a monster hunt at 7:00 on 2 3 and 17. Sanford and Son on 7:00 on 5 8 and 10 stirs Lamont talk show. Wall Street Week stock review at 7:30 on 9. Broad schedule includes Laugh In Get 24 Hours Christie Love and Midnight Special with guests. Movies feature Santa Fe Nobody's Perfect The Outcasts of Poker Flat and Yankee Doodle Dandy among others.
AP Television writer Jay Sharbutt surveys five weekend TV offerings for Independence Day. NBCs Tomorrow presents a six hour live Fourth of July salute with guests Werhner von Braun and Jimmy Breslin. ABC Closeup revisits progress in safety and records keeping, with lighter investigative coverage. NBCs late Saturday Today features the cast in a new night slot studying 200 years of American humor. CBS premieres Jo y Heatherton and her father in a summer variety hour with strong musical moments. Public Ty folk festival special opens Saturday with David Bromberg and Arlo Guthrie.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details with pricing for subscriptions by mail and rail, regional rates for Audrain and nearby counties, and out-of-state options. It also lists office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and shorter Saturday hours, noting military subscriptions at $1.50 per month.
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