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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1974
Page
2
An elder in highway work stresses litter costs and notes that most people don’t litter while a small minority keeps streets dirty. He suggests youth groups at Hardin and local schools could lead anti litter campaigns and asks for ideas to curb the problem. He urges the Ledger to publish solutions.
A reflective note on gathering remaining fragments to prevent loss. It argues blessings grow when waste is minimized and fortunes arise from saving what others discard. The passage emphasizes thrift and prudent accumulation.
The Daily Mail letters editor rebuts Edward Bernays in a critique of a national “10 best newspapers” ranking. The writer argues small-town papers like Missouri’s Springfield News and Leader and Nevada Daily Mail rival metropolitan papers in integrity, independence, and community service, and rejects the notion that only big-city papers are excellent. The piece ends by joking that The Daily Mail might be one of the ten best.
A reader asks about growing procedures to limit height for four tall daughters. The doctor argues motives must be clarified, stressing the child's wishes and psychological impact, and cautions against aggressive growth suppression without clear medical need or consent.
A compilation of birthday wishes for multiple individuals across days, plus excerpts from a reader questions column. It includes named figures such as Joan Crawford and Bernadette Devlin, plus discussions on height control via hormones and medical advice requests to Dr Thosteson regarding topics on endocrinology, dermatology, colitis, and fathering children after testicle removal.
A collection of letters and responses from Ann Landers addressing teen health fears, child abuse concerns, dating dilemmas, engagement gifts, and advice on drugs. The column includes guidance for Concerned In Kansas on child abuse resources and instructions to obtain Ann Landers materials.
Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo. Second class postage paid Mexico Ma 65265. Single copy price. carrier in Mexico and trade area towns 2.25 per month. Mail rates vary by county and duration. armed forces rate 1.50 per month. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
TV listings confusion stems from unreported schedule changes across stations. Weather forecasts follow in next sections as listed.
Channel 10 and others present NCAA and NIT semifinals including Illinois Class AA action, North Carolina versus UCLA, Marquette versus Kansas, plus wide World of Sports skiing and surfing events. Also hockey Blues at Canadiens, awards shows, and a slate of classic and modern movies and shows across networks.
Sunday station listings report a dense grid of TV programs across channels with music, documentaries, sports, films, and religious shows. Notable items include Mahler performance led by Heather Harper on Camera Three, a photography study in Japan, NIT basketball at noon, Atlanta 500 auto racing at 1 PM, St Louis Blues vs Flyers hockey at 1 PM, NBA Hawks vs Bullets at 2 PM, and Cleopatra part one as an ABC movie at 7:30 PM alongside Nova science programming and religious and public affairs shows throughout the day. The schedule also lists numerous classic films, variety programs, and nightly newscasts across channels 2,3,4,5,7,9,11,13,17.
Yesterday in Mexico three University of Missouri students from this area are members of the University Singers selected to sing at the World’s Fair in New York June 7 14. The group includes Dorcas Ann Hoffman W J Hoffman 420 Teal Lake Road M. Wayne Hillman Thompson and Friend R Overton Centralia. Missouri Power and Light Co intends to cut annual natural gas rates by 112456 effective May 1. Davis Ben ning company president announced in a letter to the Missouri Public Service Commission. Mrs Marie McGuire commissioner of the Public Housing Administration will be here for the formal dedication of Merwe public housing project and Garfield Heights community building on Sunday April 5. L A Daugherty executive director of public housing and urban renewal announced today. Joe Beagles filed Monday morning for Audrain county collector, subject to the Aug 3 Democratic primary. Mr Beagles is now serving as collector. Miss Barbara Lowe at Dana Hall school in Wellesley Mass has come to Mexico for spring vacation with her parents. O P James and son Fred James were expected to return from St Louis after attending a Missouri Cavalry Battlers meeting. Mexico Banners junior baseball team reorganized as the Mexico Travelers. Tom Johnson manager, Earl Moore captain, G J Fleming secretary. Mrs Claude Pettus and daughter have gone to Kansas City to make their future home. G W Robertson returned from California where he and Mrs Robertson spent winter. Mrs R R Buckner Miss Kate Biggs and Miss Bell Buckner went to St Louis for a visit. Ledger comics are the best. Poset F-test
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