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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1974
Page
2
An editorial argues secrecy protects corruption and praises stronger Freedom of Information laws. It asserts reporters serve the public by exposing wrongdoing and notes the House debates on enhancing FOI protections. The piece ends with a Biblical admonition about judgment.
The piece argues Billy Graham should head the U S Department of Agriculture to aid farmers with prayer and Bible counsel. It cites Genesis and Joseph for stockpiling food, notes Earl Butz’s push against grain reserves, and warns grain stocks are under scrutiny. It asserts grain reserves are needed but criticizes current policy and leadership.
A reader details a late uncle’s death and guilt over not visiting, urging readers to value time with loved ones. Another asks about a nonresident live-in boyfriend after a false pregnancy scare and mounting responsibilities. A caller critiques a “watch pig” rumor and endorses a watchdog for security, with Ann promoting her Marriage booklet.
A inguinal hernia does not heal on its own and can worsen or cause strangulation. Surgery is elective and should be scheduled when convenient, ideally before overcrowded hospitals or emergency risk, to keep the procedure simpler and safer.
Yesterday in Mexico nine girls from St. Brendans School received the Marian Award in Scouting from Rev Norman Ahrens in Jefferson City Susan Ryan Theresa DiBlasi Jennie Ennebach Cathy Freeman Janet Kempker Carol Lank ford Carol Holtkamp Martha Duthbert Carolyn Deimeke The award parallels the God and Country Award in Boy Scouting.
Mexico Dedovr Publusneq lists its publishing cycle as daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. The notice includes postal rates for various regions and subscription terms, with annual and multi month prices, plus office hours 8:00 to 5:30 weekdays and a weather note.
Fragmentary item lists minor sports scores with names Rhgatty Hannibal 8 Komu-ty Columbia 9 Kete-tv St. Louis 10 Weem-ty Quincy, suggesting a short stand exchange or scoreboard snippet.
Channel schedules show Weather and sports notes with many channels: CTs include high school basketball quarterfinals on Channel 10 at noon and 7 pm. NatGeo at 7, CBS Movie at 8 The Sweet Ride with Tony Franciosa. a busy mix of game shows, dramas, and late-night music programs across channels 2 3 4 5 7 11 13 17 in St Louis Ottumwa Columbia and Jefferson City.
Channel four seven and thirteen air The Return Of Phoenix at 11:00 AM as part of a Saturday program mix including St Patrick’s Parade coverage and a Czech horse farms film. Basketball finals and early NCAA/NIT games are listed with multiple channel spares.
The list honors Vandalia residents Janet Nunnelly and Lydia Luckner along with Trudi Hohlfeld David Terpstra and others. It also notes birthdays for Eddy Arnold age 56 George Brent age 70 and Harry James age 58.
A fragmented notice summarizes a crossword puzzle with across and down clues and stray word fragments. It lists many numbered clues such as Blood type Hawaiian lava Ourselves and various related terms, with incomplete entries and misaligned text.
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