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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1974
Page
2
Mrs Ruth Olson Mexico's first woman city council member urges county city and region cooperation to share taxes roads and services. She calls for planning and coordinated road and economic development across Ledgerland to strengthen all towns. Dated 4 20 74.
A brief note cites Psalm 121 2 declaring that help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth and rejects reliance on foreign alliances economic aid or self assumed rights as unfailing sources of aid.
A reader yearns for a gift from his wife after 30 years of marriage and many purchases for her. Ann suggests he share the column with her and consider pursuing a wild necktie, while other letters discuss a relative’s profanity, noisy dorm life, and drugs guidance.
A reader questions excessive medical charges and learns about grievance committees run by county medical societies to hear both sides. The column encourages fair adjustments after hearings and stresses patient education alongside physician guidance. Another letter requests emphysema booklet, and the doctor explains thyroid weight questions and diabetes management, urging weight and condition monitoring and possible treatment adjustments.
Open Forum Editor notes Our Summer Festival of Arts and Crafts held Saturday at Hardin Park was a success. Out-of-town exhibitors praised the park and cleanliness, with thanks to staff, Richard Vance for the photograph, and many supporters led by President Mary Milan.
A note wishes birthday observances for Aileen Wyss Walter Paden Mary Opal Yates Ronald Reams James Sinclair John Horton Arthur J. Allen Rose Ann Myers Ryland Davis Edith Witchie Irene Johnston David Carter LeRoy Werner and Patricia Ann Eastin. The writer comments on political odds and Nixon in the wake of the 1972 election.
TV listings show the St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies baseball game at 6:30 with Jay Randolph, Jack Buck, and Mike Shannon calling. Evening highlights include The Summer of 42 at 7:00 on channels 2 3 and 17, plus The Hudson Brothers Show debut at 7:00 on 4 7 and 13, and a slate of movies and talk shows throughout the night.
Fire at the Montgomery County fairgrounds yesterday Wednesday destroyed the horse barn after sparks from a hog and cattle tent cleanup at last week’s county fair. The incident underscores ongoing risks at open exhibit sites and local emergency response.
Whitehead describes a $440 million five year plan tied to a funding match from nonfederal sources and notes Nixon’s initially supportive position. He cites a revised bill favoring local stations and a rare combined authorization and appropriation. Whitehead says a White House memo approved the proposal without further explanation.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Main St Mexico MO, and postal information. It shows subscription prices by region and term, plus office hours and military rate.
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