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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues two-year terms for Congressmen should endure since 1787, despite calls for four-year terms. It cites near-term campaigning costs and, crucially, the need for representatives to stay close to voters. It also notes term limits proposals but dismisses them, asserting current terms keep lawmakers aligned with constituents.
A reflective piece urges acquainting with God to find peace and forgive. Drawing on scripture Job 22 21, it frames friendship with the divine as the sole balm for bruised spirits and invites prayer and forgiveness as daily practice.
Debbie Neill of Centralia expresses gratitude for being chosen for the Mexico's Ledger Courtesy and Citizenship awards and the MU Omicron chapter Beta Sigma Phi scholarship, thanking those involved in the selection.
The Missouri House Appropriations Committee votes to fund a major capital improvements program totaling 87.2 million for the coming fiscal year. It would use 69.8 million in revenue sharing funds and 17.4 million from other sources to upgrade university campuses, colleges, and mental institutions. The plan exceeds next year’s anticipated Washington funds and follows earlier recommendations by Gov. Bond and past proposals by Gov. Hearnes. The debate continues as the House plans to adjourn soon, with the Senate expected to act in a few weeks. Birthday greetings conclude the item.
A reader questions a spouse's obesity affect on marriage and urges weight loss counseling. Ann Landers weighs in on dieting, fidelity risk, and offers support. A second letter critiques neighborly silence with hard advice about addressing phone harassment and coming clean about feelings. The columnist also explains marijuana legalization views versus alcohol, noting long term pot effects and comparing societal harms.
A reader asks if quitting birth control pills affects fetal risk. The doctor explains old wives tales exist but facts: birth defects are not caused if pregnancy begins after stopping the pill, and the drug is out of the system before possible conception.
A Ledger feature describes low blood sugar symptoms and treatment in a booklet by Dr George C Thosteson. Readers are invited to request the copy by mailing 25 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope. Letters shared in the column discuss knee stiffness after casting and advice on loosening joints with hot towels and exercise.
A fragmented crossword puzzle from a historical page lists across clues such as Algie Russian news and Japanese agency girdle box with answers covering nouns like Outfit Petroleum Wriggly fish and Entourage Classified st. The down clues include Flavor Celebes ox Bondman mentor and Has being among others, culminating in a full but partial solution section.
Yesterday in Mexico a meeting of the Missouri Sheriffs Association named Clarence Landrum president and H Ross Vance treasurer. Mexico was ordered to upgrade its sewage plant to meet Salt River pollution limits with a bond vote set for June 18. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Cecil Prater. Journalists honored Harrison Brown as president of the A P Green Fire Brick Co organization during Journalism Week at the University of Missouri. The county court kept a 7 cent hospital levy. Lambs brought a $952.78 payment to Sam Morris.
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