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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1974
Page
2
Democracy is praised for balance but plagued by campaign money. The piece notes Watergate as a case of excess and calls for reform beyond bureaucratic tax credits. It cites officials who fear fund-raising pressures and argues for a fairer system without bureaucratic gatekeepers.
The message contrasts faith and works with a quotation from Genesis 15 4 about righteousness. It notes that God sees faith depth while the world judges by deeds and urges living out belief through action.
Open Forum Editor, Ledger, prints a reader’s firm conviction that Civil Rights should address mental illness discrimination in employment. The writer, recently at Fulton State Hospital since February 15, cites tests deemed highly intelligent and notes pressure to lie on applications. The letter argues for Civil Rights action and inclusive hiring, noting many face similar bias.
The Jefferson City Post Tribune reports juveniles who toppled tombstones in St. Peter's Cemetery face indefinite maintenance work in Capital City cemeteries starting soon. They lose driving privileges without court approval, face a 9 p.m. curfew, and must avoid future vandalism under ongoing supervision. The judge, Byron L. Kinder, used an advisory jury's input while parents and the juvenile officer implement the sentence.
A reader praises Families Anonymous as a support for families of addicts, recounting how applying its nonjudgmental rules aided a runaway daughter. The letter urges Ann Landers to print the experience to guide other families, noting FA’s address and city listings for information.
A medical column addresses whether drinking more water prevents confusion in seniors. In specific conditions like dehydration from sweating diarrhea diabetes or kidney disease it can help mental clarity, but in healthy individuals excess fluids offer no benefit.
A 25000 trust from the Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation launches the Audrain County Historical Society endowment to support museum operations as officers hope the fund grows. The Turnbough Oldsmobile grand opening continues with a new 310 W Monroe location.
Fe Louis and Ottumwa channel a Missouri state game with scores and team mentions across a compact broadcast snippet. Names and places appear in a rough ledger style, suggesting a score update involving city teams and regional opponents.
A dense guide shows crime drama lineups on Channel 10 6:30 p.m. Emergency then Faraday and Company at 7:30 and Police Story at 9:00 with alternative airings on channels 4 7 and 13 including Hawaii 5 0 Shaft and a long movie slate. Morning and late shows include news weather and classic films featuring Claudette Colbert James Garner Gregory Peck and Josh Farentino, plus various game shows and kids programs.
A dense TV guide page lists daily program blocks, shows across channels, film titles, and sports with live baseball Cards vs Astros in Houston at 7:30 p.m. plus pregame. It notes multiple movies, talk shows, game shows, and children programs, with weather and forecast cues throughout the day and a late-night lineup across networks.
In New York a injured Bill Macy aims for Broadway parts and later lands a role in All in the Family. Norman Lear spots his talent, writes the Maude part for him, and Macy becomes an overnight star at 51 after years of modest pay.
Greetings are extended to Mrs. William Albus J R Bradley Mrs H L Neifert Robert Hudnall Mrs Leo Smoot Betty Gibbons Virginia Carter Sharon and Karen Exendine twins and Lucille Wrightsell with a Thursday cake and candles event.
The Mexico Ledger lists delivery and subscription prices by region including US and APO, with yearly, semiannual and quarterly rates. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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