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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues fireworks cause injuries and noise pollution, noting children are blinded each year. It compares harm from fireworks to cars, critiques loopholes allowing sales outside city limits, and urges stricter local rules to prevent injuries during the July Fourth period.
A religious meditation recalls Acts 20 35 noting it is more blessed to give than to receive and that true blessing comes from emptying self to be filled with the Spirit of God.
The National Fire Protection Association predicted up to 10 000 fireworks accident victims this Fourth of July period in the United States. Charles S. Morgan warned bootleggers supply dangerous “toys” that can burn blind maim or kill. He noted many states lack enforcement of fireworks laws and that children under 11 make up about half of victims. Morgan emphasized no fireworks are truly safe and sparklers can reach 2000 degrees, staying hot after use and can ignite clothing or hair instantly.
Senate approves a national holiday for election day by voice vote and 71 to 25 margin, sending the bill to the House. Humprey argues a holiday would boost turnout while Byrd’s October date proposal fails amid objections over Jewish holidays and student residence rules, keeping federal elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Yesterday in Mexico the Reverend James Warren Turner was ordained at Auxvasse Christian Church. Fires started by firecrackers from a passing car burned about 25 acres of pasture on Ray Vandiyer’s farm five miles south of Mexico. Glenn K. Greene elected Commander of Leyden Chiles Wickersham Post 1, American Legion, Denver. The post is the world’s largest with nearly 10,000 members.
A reader describes heroin addiction, methadone treatment, and the brutal toll of drugs with multiple overdoses and hepatitis, while another letter exposes a phony wedding tied to a divorce delay. Ann Landers responds, offering support and guidance, and promotes The Bride's Guide with a mail offer.
In a Thosteson column, doctors discuss causes of back pain tied to muscle strain and aging, the transient nature of cloudy urine from phosphate crystals, and how diet or fruit can affect urine clarity. The piece also covers smoking advice, anxiety versus heart disease, age spots, plastic surgery for skin, and requests for a varicose veins booklet.
Birthday greetings on Monday to Edward Williams Mrs R E Barnett Clyde Shepherd Centralia Surena Ellen Beasley Mrs Harold Swenson Cynthia Ann Besalke Deanna Ilene Winterhalter Garth Sue Gardner Eureath Schoeppe Gregg Phillips. Birthday greetings on Tuesday to Roy Creasey Everett Yager Glenna Joy Kinder Vandalia Alberta Brauner Kenny Doerge Tony Sullivan Kathy Womack Howard Good Daryl Hendrix Herbert Martin. Happy birthday today to Larry Crenshaw.
Richland officials lifted a rule requiring women to wear bathing caps while men could go without after a discrimination complaint by Anne P. Wallace of NOW. The city acknowledged the rule was unequal following the letter to city officials.
Erroneous listings may occur for channels such as Ahaa tv Hannibal Komu tv Kate tv and several local stations. See Tv 12 Weather for current changes and official schedules. Local listings include Columbia St Louis Jeff City Weem Quincy and other area stations.
Broadcast schedule features Milwaukee Brewers at Boston with pregame at 1:00 p.m. and a race live at 4:00 p.m. Also Western Opens golf round three at 4:00 p.m. plus ballet and dramas, Billy Graham program, Dickens bio, Burns Schreiber comedy with Juliet Prowse and others, Royals baseball, and a long slate of movies and shows across channels 2 3 4 5 8 9 11 14 17.
A packed day includes Lamp Unto My Feet discussing Water gate and the Cambodia bombing at 9:00 am. Oral Roberts hosts Roy Rogers and Dale Evans in an Independence Day salute at 1:00 pm. CBS Sports Spectacular features running events at 2:00 pm. A child’s special Zlated The Goat airs at 2:00 pm. Western Open golf last rounds at 3:00 pm. Tennis brings Stan Smith vs Dick Crealy at 3:30 pm. New York Philharmonic Young People’s Concert at 5:00 pm. Channel 9 visits Ste Genevive Mo at 5:30 pm. Evening at the Pops at 7:00 pm with Arthur Fiedler and Sesame Street guest appearance.
U.S. cattle producers face rising costs as Australia and Argentina expand herds to boost exports to Europe Japan and North America. The 1973 projections show Argentina and Australia increasing beef output while U.S. production remains near current levels, amid possible quota changes and rising domestic demand.
Public notice lists daily publication schedule at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO with postage rates by carrier and mail, monthly and yearly subscription prices for Audrain and nearby counties, all Mo and out of state, plus armed forces rate and office hours 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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