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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1974
Page
2
A reader lauds neighbors for cleanliness but notes no litter receptacles on the Square. He recalls Jaycees placing some years ago and urges more cans as two other residents cite trash near a public housing area and nearby sites like the Green estate and Presbyterian church.
A brief devotional note reflects on Galatians 6 9 urging perseverance in good deeds. It contrasts immediate rewards with lasting spiritual fulfillment for those who serve God for love rather than profit.
Open Forum Editor notes a 1974 summer UFO flap with high activity. He cites Mexico as a better viewing zone at night near Ozark fault lines around Farmington and Cape Girardeau. Describes UFOs as bright lights moving fast, rising from or parallel to the horizon, unlike meteors or airplanes.
Hannibal chamber leaders urge adopting a single three digit 911 emergency line. St Charles recently joined Missouri cities Cape Girardeau Columbia Poplar Bluff and St Joseph in the plan costing about 90 dollars monthly in year one. Calls route to fire police highway patrol sheriff Civil Defense and public works departments.
Mexico Ledger lists publication at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo with daily except Sundays holidays. Rates show 2.25 per month in Mexico and nearby towns, 20 per year in Audrain and adjoining counties, 26 per year elsewhere in Mo, 29 per year out of state. Office hours 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 Saturday.
The Daily Ann Fan column shares a claim about a Florida man in Grass Key with a housebroken pig named Packer weighing 350 pounds and growing toward 800, plus reader questions about a lazy partner. Ann Landers offers guidance on finishing unfinished projects and hints at a drug booklet offer.
Letter writer seeks guidance for a 45 year old mother with diabetes on insulin who overeats sugar and drinks large amounts of soda. Dr Thosteson warns that uncontrolled diabetes harms eyes and health, emphasizes strict diet, and urges medical checkups, patient education, and possible appointment with a physician.
TV listings show Wimbledon tennis matches at 11 30 a m on channels five eight with finals highlights. Baseball Royals vs Red Sox in Boston at 1 15 p m on channels five eight ten with a pre game at 1 00. Indy 500 highlights and various film and sports programs fill the night with multiple channels and times.
Channel 4 opens with Homage To The Horse at 7:00 a.m. Camera Three feature. Washington topic Watergate debate airs at 10:30 a.m. on 6. Baseball doubleheader Cards Reds at Cincinnati begins 12:15 p.m. on 5,8,10 with pregame at noon. Royals vs Red Sox at Boston 1:00 p.m. on 17. many sports and movies listed across channels with varied times.
A dense OCR style puzzle list presents Across clues like Scanty and Pied horse alongside Down cues such as Masser Unaccented and Blizzard. Interleaved are TV slots and program notes, with references to CBS NBC ABC and specific times like 10 15 PM and 11 00 PM, plus various theme entries and cryptic style hints.
A May sweep of notes from Mexico Oklahoma area includes Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Powell ending 78 years at Florsheim Shoe Co in the Mexico plant, Key Club delegates heading to Dallas, Mr and Mrs Jay Gernert visiting from Okeene, and rattlesnake hunt publicity. Also listed are civic, military, and social items from July 6 1964 including staffers at Ridgecrest Assembly and local birthday greetings.
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