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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1974
Page
2
In a 1974 editorial the MO Ledger warns that streaking, once a spring joke, risks becoming violent and criminal. It contrasts harmless nostalgia with crowds that have turned reckless, citing incidents in Mexico City and a Pittsburgh World Series backdrop, and questions whether the trend will mature or decline into revulsion.
A religious reflection citing Romans 10 12 affirming no difference between Jews and Greeks in God’s regard. It emphasizes equal favor for all who call on the Lord and approach Him in prayer.
Monroe County Appeal notes Nixa high school students were asked to express views on national problems. One student commented on the energy issue saying the fuel shortage will prove life isn’t as easy as before and that the scales are turning in the public’s thinking. The remark suggests grandparents would agree with this assessment.
Missouri legislators push a 9.1 million pension hike funded by taxpayers with an 18 to 15 vote. The bill merges pension systems, boosts benefits for lawmakers and state workers, and gives six year lawmakers retirement after 24 years. Critics warn of higher pay, mileage, stamps, and free meals from lobbyists.
A reader appeals to Ann Landers about a mother with a drinking problem and seeks guidance. The column advises contacting Alcoholics Anonymous and highlights readers’ reactions to past anecdotes. It includes a separate note on a controversial Italian hair stylist in a spaghetti eating contest and ends with advice for a reader involved with a married man. The piece reflects midcentury syndicated advice style and public interest in personal morality, family dynamics, and alcoholism awareness.
A reader asks how to use an exercise bicycle with high blood pressure and no instructions. Dr Thosteson recommends starting easy, using the pedal resistance to gauge effort, and explains weight loss depends on energy use plus diet. He notes meds and hypertension require doctor guidance and warns against overreliance on the bike for weight loss.
ABC airs Portrait: The Man From Independence focusing on Harry S. Truman as judge and his integrity amid Missouri stubbornness. Robert Vaughan stars as Truman. Martha Scott plays Mrs Truman, sharing nostalgia and family ties to the state and era.
Gene Ringo, a Mexico photographer and longtime resident since 1953, filed as a third candidate for the city council yesterday. He previously worked for the Missouri Farmers Association printing company and its publications.
A lively hour features Free To Be You And Me hosted by Marlo Thomas at 7:00 on channels 2 3 17 with music and guests. Other listings note Gunsmoke with Jack Albertson as a pool hustler at 7:00 on several channels, plus an 8:00 John Denver hosted special with Lily Tomlin and David Carradine. Weather and station changes follow with erroneous listings and unreported updates across markets.
Tonight features Elvis Presley in Change of Habit a network rerun. Special Portrait The Man From Independence dramatizes Harry S Truman with Robert Vaughan Arthur Kennedy Martha Scott June Dayton and Tasha Lee. Pearl Bailey hosts a 90 minute musical.
A dense listing of TV programming and film airings across channels with times from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Notable items include Pearl Bailey appearances, Wonder Woman 1974, Westward the Women, Dangerous Has Two Faces, and numerous children's shows and game programs. Station lineup features Ted Knight Ruth Buzzi Maureen Stapleton Don Rickles Ray Charles and Ricardo Montalban among others.
Birthday wishes are extended Wednesday to Mrs Frank Kramer Howard Clayton Dillard E E Sinclair Barbara Joan Shaw Harry W Cornelison Mrs Vernon P Rolle Vandalia Frederick R Alkire Milton Paris Olivn Rise Jr Lucian Ear Bird Mrs Virginia Duckworth Mrs Nora Gibbons Jane Smoot William H Black Walter Burkett Vicki Lynn Simmons Centralia Cecil Gallop Erwin L Gilmore and today to newspaper publisher Dorothy Setathis.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details and subscription pricing. It notes daily operation except Sundays and certain holidays, a 300 N. Washington St. mailing address, and mailed rates by region including Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out of state. It also lists office hours and Saturday service anomalies.
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