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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1974
Page
2
An analysis of a Wall Street Journal described con that swindled over $100 million from notable investors. It notes the lure of tax deductions and profits, the role of greed, and the influence of others who supposedly investigated well. The piece cautions that due diligence varies and mistakes cost big money.
A devotional reflection cites Psalm 2 8 about asking and receiving. It urges belief that God is more willing to answer prayers for others salvation than we are to ask. The message emphasizes prayer and divine mercy over personal requests.
The ARCH Project Review Committee recommends against both hospital proposals for western St. Charles County. St. Joseph Hospital of St. Charles and Christian Hospitals of St. Louis faced unfavorable comments citing ARCH bed need projections for 1975 to 1980. If ARCH board follows the committee, neither 100‑bed Christian facility nor 125‑bed St. Joseph project proceeds, despite continued regional planning discussions. Birthday acknowledgments close the item.
A reader asks about accessory nipples their causes frequency and disappearance. The doctor notes incidence varies by ethnicity with one to two in 100 Caucasians and higher in women and Orientals and says these nipples can enlarge during pregnancy or secrete milk though they are not highly functional. They can be surgically removed if bothered.
Reader letters discuss embalming as sanitation and preservation, viewing for family needs, and the living directing funeral plans. Replies cover personal autonomy after death, plus Betsy and Dulcie columns on women at bars, dating, and sexual freedom with guidance and references to Ann Landers booklets.
Readable fragments show LV crores 11 Kpl and St. Louis 13 Kregty with Jeff City 17 Kebjty and Columbia references. The text hints at station telecast notations and possible channel mappings, but specifics are unclear. No clear event or outcome emerges from the fragments.
Tonight’s listings include baseball double bill with Cards at Mets and Walton’s Mountain amid multiple channels. CBS Movie Alfred the Great appears at 8 and late-night Cavett and Carson talk shows, with music and dramas scattered across daytime and late-night slots.
Mexico Amateur Radio Club began noon field day operations from Lakeview Park shelter house as Elvis Presley film Kissing Cousins played at Liberty Theatre. Local residents attend church events, auctions uncover cash cache, and residents plan travel and departures amid summer heat.
Nashville based Jerry Reed rose from country to national fame thanks to network TV. In a plain Wood Frame Music Row house he stays grounded with no external sign. Reed cites Django Reinhardt and Lenny Breau as major guitar influences and is viewed by peers like Glen Campbell as part of the new breed of crossover artists adept in country jazz blues and pop.
In a candid reflection the musician discusses balancing TV specials with touring fairs and concerts. He emphasizes the pressure of network decisions, noting that while specials allow creative control, regular programs risk career consequences if a show fails.
Puzzle item lists numerous across clues with numbers and odd spellings. Includes terms like Date Meantime Auditor Excellent King or queen Collide Achieve Biblical king Brawl Short article Siouan Girl’s name Gangster’s gun Relative French season One addressed Temporary ster Promise Creek Tick Poplar Possess Candid Savory sauce hummingbird Apiece Footless ten Turmeric Negative rate Draw DOWN Grate Cake Caldron ingredient Windmill sail Plotted Butler Upon Wander College official Fell heir to Assist Wild banana Hawk of twine Blurred Vigor Safari Gold in Spain Boy’s name Mortar mixer Remain with Muttonfish Witty remark Preposition Over there Attribute Eggs Route.
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