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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1974
Page
2
The piece argues the Nixon transcripts introduce a powerful new expletive that captures any meaning the user desires. It mocks traditional swearing, notes widespread adoption by leaders, and jokes about evolving forms from a quick expletive to extended expressions.
A religious excerpt cites Acts 3 12 and the idea that healing comes from divine power rather than human effort. It notes that many hospitals use the motto All Healing Is Divine Healing, emphasizing spiritual interpretation of medicine and healing.
AP analysis notes Portugal confronts costs of empire as Lisbon's dictatorship falls, military rulers seek colonial war methods while courting rebels. It parallels France and others who faced costly decolonization, signaling the era of colonialism may be ending as Portugal clings to Africa’s vast empire.
Readers share pet peeves about being photographed after weight gain and H2 pregnancy. Ann Landers advises on consent, suggests clipping letters for polite relatives, and offers guidance on handling a pregnant unwed daughter and a conflict with a divorced man s children and ex wife.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains aging slows circulation and reduces oxygen to tissues, causing fatigue and extended naps. Social programs and engagement help counter boredom and rest. Men nap more. women often seek activity. Keeping elderly engaged prevents excessive sleeping and preserves forward outlook.
Jerry Pemberton of Mexico High School won a sponsored trip to Washington for his essay on rural electrification. Judges were Rev Gregory Poole Frank Wilfley and Robert Napier. The report also notes Mexico delegates to a Missouri State Junior Chamber convention and local education and police training announcements.
A busy schedule lists channels 2 3 4 7 8 10 13 17 with hockey tips film festival circus bear cartoon and multiple sports events. Baseball White Sox vs Brewers in Milwaukee at 1 15 p m, Byron Nelson Classic golf third round, and Daytona stock race plus pro diving.
Prime time features ABCs The Cat Creature at 7 30 pm on channels 2 3 and 17 a TV thriller about murder and witchcraft NBC airs Youll Like My Mother at 8 pm on channels 5 8 and 10 Patty Duke stars in a suspense thriller network repeat Other movies include War Wagon 1967 western Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy 1955 and Here Come The Marines 192 comedy Also late night offerings include The Secret War Of Harry Frigg 1968 comedy and The Creature Walks Among Us 1956 science fiction with Rex Reason plus various regional listings and encore airings throughout the night.
James St Clair President Nixon’s lawyer meets the press at 11 30 on channels 5 8 and 10. A slate of NBC CBS and ABC listings feature sports boxing tennis and film programs across channels with multiple airings and live events including a spelling bee and various shows.
A morning note thanks and records birthday wishes for a long list of local residents. Names include Virgil Ferrier Virginia Arnold William Banks Irvin Gruer Valley Davis Marvin Farrah Hugh Forreat Dora Hayes Robert Beasley George Pemberton Kathryn Joyce Lott John David Bell Robert Sullivan Viola Keele Frances Johnson Chapple Lewis Margaret Ellen Smith Bert Berrey. An aside lists an actress as today's birthday.
Mexico Lodge publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Second class postage paid. Single copy 15 cents. Carrier in Mexico area 2.25 per month. Mail rates vary by county with annual and semiannual options. Armed forces in US APO $1.50 per month. Office hours 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 Saturday.
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