The Price Of Meat Editorial Analyzed
The piece argues meat prices rise with demand and supply shifts. It credits American farmers and cites Jim Thomson of Prairie Farmer on three causes: prolonged low farm prices, inflation of cheap dollars, and rising demand for higher quality foods. It notes U.S. food costs stay low relative to income, with most Americans spending 16 percent of pay on food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Thomson
Prairie Farmer
Federal Reserve Board
Europe
Digesting God's Word Brings True Joy and Happiness
A brief reflection on Jeremiah 15 16 emphasizing that true happiness for believers comes from digesting and assimilating scripture. The message ties personal joy to daily engagement with God's word and its promise to his children.
Public theater urged for Mexico and DC self-determination
Gene Beynon commends Audrain County Historical Society for bringing Charley's Aunt to Mexico and planning Muny Opera trips. The League of Women Voters pushes DC self determination, urging Congress to grant local representation and voting rights, appealing to all citizens including new eighteen year olds.
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Ledger
Mexico
Muny Opera and Symphony
Audrain County Histocial Society
Charley
D.C
Missouri
Congress
League of Women Voters
National Coalition For Self- Determination
District of Columbia
Washington
U.S
Mexico Ledger Page Four Warps Through March 28
Mexico Missouri Ledger reports on the Wednesday edition dated March 28 detailing local notices, brief sports results, weather notes, and community updates across Mexico city and nearby counties with concise items from city officials, schools, and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ledger
Ann Landers Letters: readers seek realism on pornography
A Richfield Mina letter urges less censorship and more realism about adult material. Ann Landers responds against censorship while noting porn’s popularity reflects broader social repression. The column then shares a neighbor dispute over a couch and Uncle Freddie, offering practical, humorous guidance.
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Ann Landers
Miss Landers
America
Ann
Freddie
What causes fungus and its treatment options
Reader asks why fungus occurs and Dr Thosteson explains it thrives in warm moist feet and lists three main treatments. Keep feet dry with fresh socks and air time. apply appropriate fungicides. consider oral griseofulvin for certain forms, noting difficult clearance and deep-seated infections.
An Iowa editorial view on party openness
The Des Moines Register argues Democrats keep meetings open and invite reporters while Republicans close doors. It notes Missouri Gov. Bond spoke at a Lincoln Day dinner, faced only one question, and then departed as Ralph Zarnow’s Orchestra played. A reporter quips that Truman’s theme would have fit better.
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Des Moines Register
Iowa
Democratic State Central Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Missouri
Christopher Bond
Bond
Mr. Nixon
Register
Stephen Johnson
Ralph Zarnow
Harry Truman
Environmental Experiment At Bennett Springs Park
The State Park Board of Missouri runs a trial using treated sewer lagoon discharge sprayed on Bennett Springs forest and nearby lands to boost crop and vegetation growth. It notes biological safety but warns streams, including Paris, could overfertilize aquatic plants, risk fish, and clog waterways if released. If successful, Paris lagoon discharge could aid local farmers and create demand.
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Monroe County
State Park Board of Missouri
Bennett Springs State Park
Lebanon
Paris
Birthday wishes for Centralia group on Friday
Friday greetings go to Jane Ann Bauer Judy Belcher Mrs J C Sharp Mrs Otis Willis Jr Hazel Browning Dorrance Stuart James Eugene Williams Maribel Coulter Westcott Don Deardorff Danny Joe Mosley Wanda Brooks and Lori Davenport. Virginia Knauer turns 58 and Alfred Lunt is 80. Thought for Today echoes Shaftesbury.
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Jane Ann Bauer
Judy Belcher
J.C. Sharp
Otis Willis Jr
Centralia
Hazel Browning
Dorrance Stuart
James Eugene Williams
Maribel Coulter Westcott
Don Deardorff
Danny Joe Mosley
Wanda Brooks
Lori Davenport
Prsidential
Virginia Knauer
Alfred Lunt
Earl of Shaftesbury
Local TV Station Listings in Missouri Cities
Channel identifiers list stations with call signs and cities across Missouri including St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Jefferson City Quincy Jeff City and others. The entry notes seventeen items with many stations and their respective locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khga-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Ketc Tv
St. Louis
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Television listings and program highlights for tonight
Radio and TV guide lists Dana Brown safari at 6 30 p m on Channel 5 and a Seuss ecology cartoon at 7 00 on channels 4 7 13 followed by The Selfish Giant. ABC Movie Ruby Gentry stars Charlton Heston and Jennifer Jones. Mitzi Gaynor hosts an 8 p m variety with Dan Dailey Mike Connors Ken Berry. Channel 9 offers The Eternal Tramp at 8 15 and Appointment With Destiny at 9 00. Movies include Sea Of Lost Ships 1 00 p m on Channel 11 and Bend of the River on 4 late night.
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Dana Brown
Dr. Seuss
Oscar Wilde
ABC
Ruby Gentry
Charlton Heston
Jennifer Jones
Channel 9
Charlie Chaplin
Peary
North Pole
Johnny Carson
Richard
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Bach
John Derek
Simone Signoret
Ruby
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
Hazel
Paul Lyn
the Lorax
Hollywood
Adam
Metropolis
Andy Griffith
Gia Weatherscan
Phil Donahue
Lloyd M. Bucher
CBS
Jim Brown
Ironside
Myron Cohen
Eubie Blake
Lucky Partners
Ronald Colman
Farenh
Thursday Listings Highlight Classic TV and Movies Schedule
A dense TV guide shows John Boy and The Waltons reruns, Flip Wilson, Wings, Oral Roberts Hour with Johnny Cash and Pearl Bailey, plus Hal Holbrook in Pueblo. Notable films include Tick Tick Tick and The Black Rose. Ironside and Carson Tonight also teased.
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John Boy
Waltons
Flip Wilson
Paul McCartney
Wings
Bill Russell
Stiller
Meara
Kenny Rankin
Johnny Cash
Pearl Bailey
Advocates
Hal Holbrook
Pueblo
Mrs McKitterick named Mrs America finalist from Missouri
A Mexico Missouri mother of two, Mrs James A McKitterick aged 34, was selected as one of three Missouri finalists for Mrs America following quizzes, essays and personal qualifications. Also reported are local hiring of John E Strobel as city building and housing official to replace a resigning official, and other spring civic notes including Boys State selections and a new subdivision plan.
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James A. McKitterick
Mexico
Missouri
John E. Strobel
FHA
Veterans Administration
John O. Owens
Preston Dean
Mike Minor
Mexican Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265. Second class postage paid in Mexico. Single copy 10c. Carrier in Mexico and nearby towns $2.00 per month. Mail rates vary by county and duration. Armed forces members receive $1.25 per month. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays.
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Mexican Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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Michigan Ave
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Christian College
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Jesse Green Key
Kansas City
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Virginia Botts
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