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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1974
Page
2
The piece argues for replacing walk-a-thons with work-a-thons to better build a town. It cites fundraising walks as wasteful and suggests paid, hour-based labor such as trash pickup and park or garden projects to improve the community while supporting good causes. The editors advocate prioritizing actionable work over mere walking.
A brief devotional line urges readers not to fear and to trust in God. It compares fear and faith, noting darkness may loom but the uplook remains bright, urging a positive perspective with a call to look up.
Analysis notes that after failed efforts to dam up Watergate the White House floods disclosure with transcripts and analyses to push its version. Presidents claim innocence while demanding more time and resisting broader tape release, while Congress presses for 150 more conversations and the Senate seeks five tapes in court.
A reader asks if frequent Benadryl use for hives is harmful and which doctor can find a cause rather than provide relief. Dr Thosteson recommends an allergist and notes drowsiness limits Benadryl use. The column covers colon trouble, keloids, vitamin B12, vaginal wall reduction surgery, and why long return envelopes are asked for booklets.
The National Black Network and Mutual Black Network announce new half hour Sunday programs to cover black life and issues. NBN will host Rep. Charles B. Rangel in a panel interview on Meet the Black Press while Mutual Black Forum debuts in June moderated by Glen Ford. Both networks expand with new reporters and guest panelists as they grow their affiliate bases.
The Mexican Ledger lists publication facts daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri with second class postage. It details pricing for subscriptions by carrier and mail across Audrain and adjoining counties and other Missouri counties as well as out of state, plus armed forces rates and office hours.
Reader letters discuss sexuality for wheelchair users, silicone injections legality, and how strangers’ kindness shapes personal crises. The column promotes The Bride’s Guide offering wedding guidance for modern life styles and asks for a dollar bill to obtain a copy.
A compiled list of TV stations and their markets including Ktvi St Louis KHQA-TV Hannibal Kolr St Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Komu-TV Columbia Kreg-TV Jet City Kmox-TV St Louis KETC-TV St Louis Kebp-TV Columbia KSD-TV St Louis WGEM-TV Quincy with a note that 17 is 6 On See Tv.
Erroneous listings abound but the guide notes several showings. Highlights include Flip Wilson reruns with Jack Benny and the Muppets at 7:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10, and The Waltons rerun at 7:00 on 4 7 and 13 featuring the orphan boy’s boast about a baseball tryout.
Glen Campbell leads a 9 p.m. hour of songs and sketches with a Scottish theme on Channels 5 8 10. The Pipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Scots perform with Buddy Hackett Steve Lawrence Peter Sellers Omar Sharif and Dinah Shore. Johnny Carson Tonight lists Orson Bean as a guest. A dense grid of daytime and primetime shows follows with many stations and programs including Sesame Street Jeopardy The Price Is Right and Masters of entertainment across multiple channels and times. The listings also note California Jam taped programs and a Midnight Special hosted by George Carlin featuring Buffy St Marie Waylon Jennings Livingston Taylor and more.
Highlights include Miss Dorothy P Offutt inducted into Phi Sigma Tau at Marquette University Milwaukee. Mexico youths win freshman scholarships to William Jewell College. Candy Stripers officers named. Mothers weekend visits noted. Local elections and club activities also summarized with multiple dates and names.
Birthday greetings go to A. W. Norfleet Jennifer Knipp Mrs Kenneth Tony Overcoach Jr mhe a igus Allen enbrough and Mrs Harry Lackland. Former Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman turns 83. activist priest Daniel Berrigan is 53. Singer Hank Snow reaches 60. Thought: Not life but a good life is valued by Socrates.
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