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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1974
Page
2
A critical take on sensationalism in media asserts newspapers rely on facts and local news such as deaths, marriages, elections, and public-interest issues. It argues Warner & Swasey sell goods, not daily facts, and cites Kennedy assassination coverage as evidence that sensationalism barely boosts sales.
A devotional meditation on 1 Samuel 3 10 highlighting how a ready response to God’s call is essential for true service. The piece links prophecy, duty, and personal satisfaction, urging immediate attention to divine prompting.
Mid Missouri farmer Paul T. Hibbard from Perry objects to Land Use Legislation HR 10294 urging immediate action. He stresses constitutional freedoms and fears government overreach harming farmers and markets, while separately praising resurfaced Hardin tennis courts and court shortages.
Dear Ann Landers letters query a woman quitting active womanhood while confronting sexual harassment and workplace bias. A reader seeks candid advice on career, respect, and gender norms amid a civil rights era shift.
A reader asks the difference between a stroke and arthritis. The doctor explains arthritis as a slow joint wear process causing pain and stiffness, potentially freezing joints, while a stroke is brain damage causing sudden paralysis without joint injury, and clarifies common misconceptions about stroke signals and movement.
A morning fire at Joe's Tavern in Mexico caused about 2000 dollars in damage to a deep fry unit. Also noted: Edwin M. Buckner of Mexico, a former Livestock Congress champion auctioneer, will judge this year’s congress in Richmond Virginia. He serves as vice-president of the Central Missouri Livestock Auction Market.
Birthday wishes are extended to Bill Rowland Charley Baker Elaine Silverstein Durwood McGee Harold Austin Smith Susan Shinn Barbara McKinney Janet Mc arling Mrs J W Shaffer Timmy Deardarff James Pugh and David Wieberg. Prince Philip of Britain turns 53 and former astronaut James McDivitt and tennis star Arthur Ashe receive age notes.
Mexico Lecour publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Single copy price 15 cents. Subscription rates vary by location with monthly and yearly options. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Row includes carriage and military APO rates.
A scanned schedule of TV stations and call letters across Missouri and nearby cities including St. Louis Hannibal Columbia Jefferson City and Quincy. Entries list channel numbers with station identifiers and city associations in a compact broadcast guide format.
TV listings show The Turbulent Ocean at 7 on Channel 9 surveying oceanographers and currents. Baseball Oakland vs Hed Sox at 7:15 with Garagiola pregame at 7. ABC Movie The Magus at 8 with Quinn and Caine. World Team Tennis debut at 8 with LA Strings vs Houston EZ Riders. Joey Bishop fills in tonight for Carson with Burns as guest.
A dense TV guide recap lists Channel 9 at 7:00 p.m. with The Best of Drums and Bugles from a national corps championship. It covers multiple channels and times, naming programs, films, documentaries, and a long array of shows, including Judgment: the Courtmartial of the Tiger of Malaya and various dramas and game programs.
PBS finalizes 1974 75 schedule as stations weigh fair share costs for national shows under a new cooperative system. Through eliminations 49 proposals were dropped from bidding while 80 percent station participation keeps shows on air nationally. Sesame Street Wall Street Week remain, new series Soundstage and The Japanese Film gain safety. Soul and Washington Connection fail. Final purchase round to set prices next week to ten days.
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