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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1975
Page
2
The editorial lauds Mexico Missouri for a new junior high school and urges pride in voters, teachers, and taxpayers while criticizing a state law requiring two thirds for bond approval. It notes progress with city limits extension, an industrial expert, and potential expansion sites, calling the town good and future-ready.
A reflective verse urges keeping heart with diligence as life flows from inner guidance and wisdom. The saying cautions against ignoring one’s best counsel, emphasizing personal integrity and prudent choices as guiding forces.
Open Forum letter discusses Uncle Sam debt, the debt ceiling, and rising federal outlays with quotes from William Simon. It argues against government handouts and warns against bloated programs. A reader then comments on open classrooms and junior high schooling, noting concerns about student needs and structured learning.
Nevada Mo Mail discusses how inflation has eroded the 1942 $60,000 estate tax exemption, hitting farmers and ranchers hardest as land values rose. Rep Omar Burleson introduces a bill to raise the exemption to $200,000, add a $100,000 marital deduction plus 50 percent of the adjusted estate, and allow farming valued property to be taxed at farming value if used five years before and after death. The measure aims to adjust the tax system to the inflating economy and reduce forced farm sales.
A reader grateful for a cornea transplant urges eye donations and asks Ann Landers to urge readers to pledge eyes via the International Eye Foundation and Sibley Memorial Hospital. The column notes a critical donor shortage and that eye removals need not disfigure the deceased. It also references letters from readers about personal issues and education on sensitive topics.
A reader asks about dangers of eating one meal daily for a 52 year old worker with past low blood pressure and dizzy spells. The doctor suggests three square meals to prevent hypoglycemia and advises spacing nourishment, noting heavy post meal activity should be avoided.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details and subscription pricing. Daily except Sundays and holidays, office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Rates shown cover in area, state, and out of state subscriptions, with military APO pricing.
A fragmented passage lists channels or routes linking Hannibal to Columbia and St Louis to Quincy, with midpoints at Khqu Ty and Ketc Ty, suggesting a mapped service or timetable. The text lacks clear events or dates but indicates transportation or travel connections among five cities.
TV guide notes mixed channel listings across St Louis Ottumwa and nearby markets. Highlights include Ron Howard as Opie in a new Huckleberry Finn at 7 p.m. on CYfinnels and a six part Solar Energy series on Channel 9 at 7. NBC Movie at 7:30 features The Disappearance Of Flight 412 with Glenn Ford. Several classic films and dramas follow across channels with times and titles listed, including Hurricane and Mata Hari.
The Wednesday listings highlight Easter Promise a new drama on ABC at 7 30 with Stockard Channing and The Girl Most Likely To a 1973 comedy on ABC at 7 30 also featuring Stockard Channing. Other prime time notes include Lucas Tanner and The House Without a Christmas Tree related programs with Jean Simmons as visiting actress.
The Mexico FRA Parliamentarian Procedure team led by chairman John Cauthorn won first place at the annual sub district FFA contests held in Paris. The event highlighted future agriculture leaders and state competition prospects.
The message lists greetings for Tysha Nunnelly on Sunday and a Thursday cake event for Mrs Charles Gibbs Anthony Graves Ruby McCord William E Byrd Donnie Harrison Richard C White Roy Kent Donald O Neal Dennis L White Dorothy Castle Everett McMurtry Mary Edna Herron Mrs Henry Nichols Paul Scott and twins Mrs Charles T Young and Mrs Carl L Newbrough. It also notes actress Nancy Kelly turning 54 today.
New York AP report profiles Frank Gilroy author of The Subject Was Roses and writer-director of NBC drama Gibbsville. Gilroy, 49, discusses his transition from novelist stage to television, his early dream of becoming a musician, and his career arc from Dartmouth graduate to Chicago-like live drama era. He recalls selling a Kate Smith Show sketch for 350 dollars and quitting his beach cabana rental job. The NBC drama airs April 12 and adapts 10 John O’Hara stories into one.
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