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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1973
Page
2
The editorial extols traveling salesmen as a vital industry for Mexico, noting they choose the town for zoning protections, professional police and fire departments, strong city services, hospital facilities at Audrain Medical Center, robust shopping, recreation, schools, and churches. Their presence is praised as enriching the community and civic life.
A biblical reflection cites II Chronicles 15 6 noting God brought hardship by letting nations pursue their own ends. They fought and cut each other down, illustrating consequences of straying from divine guidance. The excerpt emphasizes divine sovereignty and human consequences within historical providence.
The Vandalia IOOF No. 335 Wednesday meeting highlighted Grand Lodge reports in Mexico and praise for The Ledger supplement with pictures histories and the official program. Members voted thanks to the editor for subscriber information and coverage.
Dear Ann Landers: a reader seeks help for loss of temper, Depression and weight gain affecting home life with her spouse and children. The column advises medical mental health evaluation, possible menopausal or neurological factors, and constructive coping steps. Another reader objects to permissive attitudes toward estranged parental relationships and receives discussion on boundaries. A note addresses a reader about alcohol use and safety, promoting Ann Landers guidance and a booklet offer.
A reader asks about coliform bacteria in a shallow 20 foot well near septic systems. Dr Thosteson explains coliforms indicate pollution risk and could accompany other germs. advises retesting, and inspection by a well man or sanitary engineer, plus proper sterile sampling containers from health departments.
Hannibal Courier-Post reports Sen. Stuart Symington urged rapid completion of Mark Twain Lake and Cannon Dam before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee. He cited Missouri disaster areas, $133 million in direct damages, and potential $50 million in prevented losses if the projects were finished, noting a four foot river level reduction in St. Louis with the dams operational. The piece frames flood control as both immediate protection and long term economic benefit.
A Saturday page from the Mexico Missouri Ledger dated June 2 1973 features local briefs, notices, and community news items. It includes small ads, upcoming events, and notices likely affecting residents of Mexico MO and surrounding area.
A dense listing from Kivi and others shows Rockin The Palace at noon on channels 2 3 and 17. Baseball Angels v Yankees in New York with pregame at 1 on channels 6 8 10. Boxing Monzon v Griffith at 4 on 2 3 17. Golf Ladies PGA third round in Las Vegas at 4 on 5 8 10. Welk Richard Rodgers tribute at 8 30 on channel it. Salute to Hollywood with Adams and Rickles at 10 15 on 18. Regis Philbin late listings and a long slate of movies and sports follow through midnight.
A dense TV film and programming page lists multiple classic movies and actors with air times, including World of Suzie Wong, Give Me a Sailor, Executive Suite, X-15, High Noon, Captain Newman, Battle of Rouge River, and Ride A Crooked Trail among others. It also outlines a long broadcast schedule featuring religious shows, news, sports, and variety programs across channels with detailed air times.
A 1963 Mexico column records a birth at Audrain Hospital to Sgt. and Mrs. Moon, delivers a birthday roll call for local residents, notes notable births and anniversaries, and flashes several civic updates from 1953 and 1923 including courthouse bonds, university honors, and local business sales. The items emphasize local names, places, and events across decades.
Mexico Leager is published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. It lists mailing and carrier subscription rates by region including Audrain and adjoining counties and out of state. Office hours are 8 to 5 30 weekdays and 3 to 3 Saturday.
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