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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1973
Page
2
Youth and adults alike face constant change as shown in a Missouri Municipal Review cover note. Officials newly in office carry heavy responsibilities as cities build tomorrow today, a reminder we must heed for future towns and counties.
A moral reflection citing Luke 23 25 on how wicked often escape punishment while good suffer, and how God in the end corrects tragic mistakes. The passage warns readers about justice, fate, and divine intervention in human affairs.
After eight years of factional strife Missouri Democrats, led by new state chairman David Donnelly, seek to reunite old and new establishments. Donnelly, son of the late Gov. Phil Donnelly, plans extensive events in 1973 including Bootheel Democratic Days in Sikeston, Jackson Day in Springfield, Hannibal Democrat Days, and a Jefferson City fundraising dinner featuring Senate guests. The effort aims to regain influence and back a 1976 gubernatorial candidate, with Sen. William J. Cason among the prospective leaders.
William Bray argues that after urging open government, legislators and committees stall on open meeting bills. Senate Bill No. 1 is weakened by a floor amendment to close arrest records and allow closed discussions, while voting remains public. The press laments limited public engagement and urges citizens to demand openness nationwide.
Dr Thosteson explains chemical or latent diabetes where fasting sugar is normal but glucose tolerance tests reveal issues. Blood sugar may run higher with age. periodic postmeal testing advised. Also answers about birth control pills safety, bromide use for indigestion, ulcers, Pap smears after 40, and a note on not answering every letter due to volume.
Ann Landers offers guidance on handling a boozing husband and shared finances. A reader describes escalating drinking, bar companionship, and failed attempts to change him. Advice emphasizes leaving the drinking problem to the drinker, seeking counseling, and considering separation if the marriage cannot adapt. The page also addresses community property law and a reader's tax refund question.
A readable fragment lists stations by city with channel numbers: St Louis 7 Khaa-ty Hannibal 3 Ktvo Ottumwa 8 Komu-tv Columbia 4 Kmox-tv St Louis 9 Ketc-tv St Louis 5 Kid-tv St Louis 10 Weemstv Quincy.
Erroneous entries noted for PBS stations. schedule mentions film Mark Twain's Hannibal at 3:30 p.m. It Takes A Lot Of Love repeats at 7:00 on multiple dates with animal affection segments. Various film and show listings across channels include Ballad Of A Soldier, Hot Millions, In A Lonely Place, and Chubasco. Also referenced are sports and news blocks, weather notes, and a 35 week Winners Circle auto race highlight.
Senate Watergate hearings may begin May 15 with possible live TV coverage. Networks CBS NBC and ABC have not decided on live telecasts, citing witness list timing and potential indictments. NPAC plans videotaped coverage for prime-time. some commentators criticize Nixon speech while others praise it.
Greetings are offered this Saturday to Robert Alan Heath Valerie Werner Garry Moeller Ben Johnson Lesley Lee Runde Mrs Rachel Sweezer Carolyn Sue Crum and Mrs Clark Stephens Today's birthdays include Israeli Premier Golda Meir at 75 former boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson at 53 and sigs welts William M Inge is noted
Mixed local briefs report a Laddonia man injured en route to Audrian Hospital after a Highway 54 crash east of Mexico, senior students honored with Ledger Citizenship and Courtesy Awards, a National Science Foundation scholarship for Mexico High School junior Ronald Jenkins, and parole from a 1953 Korea prison claim. Also listed are film showings at Liberty Theatre, a piano recital at Eugene Field School, a 1923 nurse resignation, sugar boycott prices, and F M Tinsley finishing a home for his daughter.
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