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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1973
Page
2
A unsigned letter denounces The Ledger as smug and small town while the editor defends the term as complimentary. The piece urges pride in Mexico, arguing quality of a place isn’t about population and criticizes the letter writer’s view as narrow minded and misinformed. The editor hopes the writer stays longer to help Mexico grow.
A brief devotional note urges readers to judge themselves as they judge others to see if they live up to their own ideals. It emphasizes personal reflection and accountability. The meditation cites 1 Corinthians 11 28 as a guiding scriptural anchor.
A reader shares a prayer to quit smoking and a plea for strength to change habits, while others seek guidance on dental realities and workplace romance. Ann Landers counsels on self acceptance, integrity, and prudent career moves amid personal discomfort.
A pregnant reader asks Dr Thosteson about an erosion on the cervix and a concurrent fungal infection treated with suppositories. The doctor reportedly says nothing can be done about the erosion while pregnancy continues.
A cervix erosion is likened to a skin scrape and not dangerous to the baby. Cauterizing or removing during pregnancy could irritate the uterus, so treatment is postponed until after birth. Dr Thosteson notes fungus infections are common in pregnancy and pills, diet, and mindset help colitis. he offers booklets via The Mexico Ledger for more guidance.
Nevada Daily Main notes a surge to about 42 cents a gallon with warnings of further increases. Industry officials expect back orders and large supply gaps as heating fuel demand rises, while calls grow for gas rationing or federal action. Senator Henry M Jackson pushes energy conservation measures including a tax on high horsepower cars. AMA official Lee N Hames advocates smaller cars and mass transit as interim solutions to congestion and pollution.
F.W. Heinkel discusses shifting land use ideas from private ownership to public interest. Industry's growth prompts debate on planning, with the Soil Conservation Society conference urging nationwide land use planning. Farmers worry about encroachment but may benefit from thoughtful plans and farmer groups could influence final policy.
A fragmentary list shows channel numbers and station callsigns paired with city names such as St. Louis Hannibal Columbia Quincy and Jeff City. Some entries include misread or garbled data like 17 and notes in parentheses. The text resembles old broadcast listings with inconsistent formatting.
Broad network lineup with Circus at 6:30 on Channel 10 and multiple network repeats. Movies include Magic Carpet at 7 on channels 6 8 10 and Getting Away From It All at 7:30 on channels 2 3 17, plus Gargoyles at 8:30 on channels 4 7 13 and other late titles.
TV guide style listing notes ABC afternoon and evening airings including Follow the North Star and The Paradine Case with star cast. Fanfare features Stokowski rehearsing the American Symphony. late night sports and variety shows round out the schedule with multiple channels and times across 2 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 13 17.
Yesterday in Mexico May 1 1963 Mr and Mrs Jack Webber won an expense paid trip to Las Vegas Ford contest winner associated with Carroll Motor Co Cecilia McGee chosen Ledger calendar girl for law Christopher S Bond UVA Charlottesville recipient of Samuel Baker Woods Jr award Jim Tompson elected Teen Town president for six months David Bunch to graduate 1953 Mexico High School awarded A P Green scholarship 77 rose bushes planted at Mexico Recreation Area for Ladies Day May 1 1923 R 8B Kerr owns three old papers dating to 1859 1860 Missouri National Guard Lieut Manchester in town seek infantry unit Rev A A Wallace preached in Montgomery City for Presbyterian Auxiliary meeting
Warm birthday wishes go out Thursday to Mrs Roy Presnell Rich Buresh Joe H Johnston Donna Parrott Kenneth L Avery Ralph Settle Charles LeRoy Webber James Elwood Myles John Clithero of Vandalia Elizabeth Pearl James LeRoy Cope of Martinsburg and Bonnie Seely of Laddonia from friends and neighbors.
The Mexico Ledger lists mailing prices by region and a military rate, with annual and half-year options. Office hours run 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 3:00 to 3:09 p.m. Saturday.
An advertisement touts Odrinex tablets as a safe, drug free weight loss aid. It claims 14 years of use and nationwide success with no starving or special exercise. The offer includes a money back guarantee and pricing of 3.25 for a standard bottle and 5.25 for a larger size.
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