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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1975
Page
2
The Courtney Child Care Center is more than babysitting, offering 6am to 6pm care for three to five year olds with a structured schedule under Director Mrs L C French. It serves 30 children now and will add 40, charging fees scaled by family income and dependants, funded by Community Chest, donations, and state and federal funds.
A devotional note declares that God counts every person as precious in his sight, urging faithful service to both brethren and strangers as the day ends.
The Missouri General Assembly is urged to reject Senate Bill 171 which would tax taxes by restricting federal income tax deductibility for individuals and corporations. The piece argues this shift shifts tax burden to taxpayers, raises prices, and harms investment while noting a broad $12 credit and drug tax exemption are ill advised. It warns the plan could deter new plants, cause layoffs, or wage restraint by businesses.
Mexico items span March events: Audrain County treasurer Mrs. Wood attends Missouri treasurers convention in Jefferson City. Mexico district basketball team picks Tom Thoenen Isaac Shivers Harold Fountain. Also notes 1955 Foreign Service Reserve officer Norvelle Sanneback bound for Karachi.
Column contains reader submissions criticizing teacher rules and offering etiquette advice. Includes Way Out West critique of teachers, a widower's plea for solitude, and Leo Rosten quote. Ends with invitation to request Ann Landers booklet The Key to Popularity.
A reader asks why a floating kidney cannot be reattached and about a girdle or surgical support. Dr Thosteson notes kidneys move more than normal and surgery is possible if pain persists. conservative support helps. Earlier, he says not harmful to continue L dopa for Parkinsons and that other drugs exist to replace it if needed. He cautions about thyroid medication causing palpitations in a 99 year old and advises checking dosage with the doctor. Gold shots for arthritis and cortisone injections are described with frequencies and possible side effects.
A Friday birthday message lists Eugene Sharp Bruce Webber Carol Williamson Elizabeth Ann Smith Jack Hamilton Mrs James Fulkes Gary Sydenstricker Mrs Harry E Todd Donald Davenport Gwendolyn West Mrs Marvin Munford Jacqueline Huntley Lorraine Wright Linda Ann Bybee Barney McNatt Wanda Meeks Jimny Stuart Earl Barnes Mrs Earl Trower Harbara Ellen Clark Oneta Byrd Puday’s birthdays Writer foal isae Me Charies.
TV listings show puppet revue at 7 on channels 2 3 and 17 and Hall Of Fame drama at 7 on channels 5 8 and 10. Highlights include America On The Rocks with Tony Orlando on 4 7 13, The Hyena Story by Jane Goodall at 7 30 on 2 3 17, and Pagliacci by La Scala at 8 with fashion awards at 8 30 on 2 3 17. Movies span Savage Wilderness at 1 on 11 and In A Lonely Place at 8 on 11 with late titles on 4 7 13 4 7 13 9.
NBC renews interest in The Law a feisty public defender drama. Judd Hirsch plays the lead as he shifts from public defense to a private firm while defending poor clients amid courtroom maneuvering and moral conflicts.
Advance notice lists Mexico Ledger subscription prices by region with monthly and yearly rates. Rates cover city delivery, surrounding towns, Audrain and neighboring counties, other Missouri counties, and out-of-state, plus armed forces subscriptions. Office hours shown as 8:00 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. daily.
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