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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1974
Page
2
A government inquiry shows more than 66,800 fulltime federal employees earned $25,000 or more annually as of March 31, 1972. The piece argues private industry should rise to government pay levels, noting taxpayers fund these salaries.
A reflective note cites faith and perseverance from I Timothy 6 12 urging readers to choose the right path in life. It frames life as a battle between good and evil and encourages steadfastness in faith.
The Watergate hearings end with a sobering call for reform. The piece notes public fatigue, the looming impeachment fate, and the need for safeguards on intelligence, elections, and executive power, warning that without reforms the nation may face internal peril. Birthday tributes close the column.
Readers offer opinions on social dilemmas from inviting troublesome couples to hotel room plans and calling solicitors. Betsy and her husband cause party awkwardness while Edna’s presence tests sleeping arrangements, and a widow defends phone solicitors while seeking guidance from Ann Landers.
Reader questions Dr Thosteson explains fungus basics from skin infections to nail involvement. Griseofulvin may cure long fungal nail issues, though treatment is lengthy. Dialysis can be arranged at home with National Kidney Foundation guidance. A mole removal can be done by dermatologist or plastic surgeon, usually affordable.
A yesterday windstorm overturned a house trailer and destroyed a barn west of Auxvasse with debris spread more than a quarter mile north. Other items note a 25th reunion for Laddonia High School class of 1939, FHA convention in Chicago, Girl Scout camping at Camp Pin Oak, a mid summer party for 50 students, a $134.73 currency theft at Lierheimer Service Station, and various local notices including a Junior Legion baseball win and primary election judge appointments.
Channel listings describe Doctor in the House with Dirk Bogarde at 3 on channel 2, a Rockies challenge featuring Brad David and Andrew Parks at 7 on channels 2,3,17, plus NBC and ABC Monday Night Movie selections including A Tree Grows in Brooklyn with Diane Baker and Cliff Robertson and a Dean Martin appearance.
Robert Mitchum pursues a killer targeting former lynch mob members alongside Inger Stevens and Roddy McDowall. The film airs at 8 on channels 2 3 7. CBS Reports at 9 covers stockholder and space program funding questions with Walter Cronkite hosting. Johnny Carson features Paul Williams. Other movies and schedules span channels 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 13 with a mix of dramas comedies and crime tales.
A dense TV listing from Tuesday shows Baseball All Star game schedule and several channel programs. Highlights include Channel 4 at 7 30 featuring Hawaii Five-O, Channel 9’s Man Builds Man Destroys at 7, Sesame Street and Dinah's Place across morning hours, and movies The Lady Wants Mink on Channel 11 and Cry the Beloved Country on Channel 11 at 1.00.
A CBS News one hour special narrated by Walter Cronkite examines the U.S. space program from its 13 years of activity to future NASA funding. It weighs costs and benefits for taxpayers, offering a fundamental look at past, present, and potential bets on space exploration.
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