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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1975
Page
2
The editorial urges readers to welcome spring in Missouri with warmer weather and blooming nature. It calls merchants to sweep walks and citizens to tidy up, portraying locals as good, clean Americans and urging immediate cleanup to reveal fuller town beauty this season.
A devotional note emphasizes the reliability and purity of the Lord’s statutes. It urges readers to personally test and prove God’s Word, inviting them to seek guidance from those who know the scripture. The tone is exhortative and faith affirming.
A Sun City Arizona paper satirizes income tax season by recasting the Gettysburg Address as a tax filing speech. The piece mocks tax calculations and government spending while urging Congress to improve solvency and fairness in next year’s filings.
Washington Missourian reports Missouri professional union leaders pushing House Bill 343 to force union dues from all public workers. Shirley Schaaf of the Missouri State Teachers Association testifies that the bill would violate freedom of choice and self determination, arguing it empowers unions and harms dissent while ignoring nonunion workers and private sector competition.
A reader shares how laughter and patience eased a virgin wedding night, while others discuss voter ignorance, a talkative suitor, and seeking dating advice from Ann Landers. The column reiterates that love and communication matter more than experience and offers dating tips and a booklet request.
In a health column, doctors explain cerumen in the elderly can cause conductive deafness when blocked. Warm sweet oil helps soften wax. avoid probing the ear canal. A doctor should assess and remove excess wax if needed. other inner ear problems may cause hearing loss. A simple shower rinse can remove loosened wax after softening.
From a Washington view, a string of developments portends instability and optimism for Communist pressure. Vietnam’s South declines under Thieu, with six provinces lost and more at risk, threatening Saigon’s position. Cambodia nears a climax as Lon Nol’s regime faces Khmer Rouge advances, potentially shaping Saigon’s psyche. NATO’s West staggers with Portugal’s leftist drift while East struggles amid Cyprus tensions, weakening alliance unity. In Italy the Communist Party grows bolder about joining government, unsettling Washington.
AP analyses how NATO leaders may be asking if the sky is falling as Soviet chiefs bask in apparent gains. The piece outlines strains in American and NATO policy, including Indochina setbacks and tensions across Portugal Greece Turkey Cyprus and Coe dhere, signaling a fragile alliance amid global upheaval.
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The TV guide lists NCAA East and West regional finals at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM on channels 5 and 8 with 3:30 PM in progress. Minor and Iowa State high school tournaments, NIT semifinals, and several film and variety programs fill the day across channels 2,3,4,7,8,9,11,13,17 with specials like the Easter Seals Telethon on Channel 17.
Sunday listings show the Easter Seals Telethon on Channel 17 running through 6:00 p.m. Palm Sunday Mass from the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at 9:00 a.m. on Channels 5, 8, 10, plus NBC and ABC/M broadcasts and a slate of scheduled sports, movies, and specials across channels.
Col Denmark Jensen announced that James R. Martin assistant professor of military science at the Missouri Military Academy was promoted from Captain to Major this morning.
Birthday wishes circulate for many individuals across days Sunday through Friday in a local roster. A separate note reports Jack Wagcott named Mexico's Junior Citizen by the Mexico Junior Chamber of Commerce. Also included are brief historic items: Pan American Equestrian results in Mexico City, a mayor’s appointment to the Eight Mile Road District, meeting with the Dean brothers, and re-election of directors at North Missouri Trust Co.
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St. Mexico MO 65265. Rates vary by region including local $2.25 monthly carrier and extensive mail options by county with annual and semiannual pricing. Office hours shown as 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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