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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1974
Page
6
Next Thursday and Friday the Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to Mexico seeking qualified donors aged from 16 to 66. The piece notes the rarity of 17 year olds donating, urges seniors and some juniors to participate, cites national need, and frames donation as a community gesture.
College Corner describes UMKC located in Kansas City cultural center offering ten schools and divisions. Details cover admissions requirements with Missouri residents, degree offerings from bachelors to doctorates, costs per semester for 1973 74, enrollment figures, financial aid types, campus facilities and housing, and contact information for admissions counseling.
Sharon Farrah, captain of the MHS girls track team, set a school shot put record and earned multiple medals at the Moberly Relays. She also excelled in Junior Olympic regional meets, placing in shot put and high jump and qualifying for state level competition. Her future in sports hints at Babe Didrickson scale success.
In the Growl this issue, a craft method shows converting old beer or soda cans into decorative candles. The design uses punched holes, ice shaping, wax filling, and foil wrapping to yield glow patterns. Willard and Elma Walther are credited for the idea.
Mike Oldfield creates a 45 minute orchestration performed by himself using innovative recording techniques. The album blends rock classical and nostalgic elements and showcases his skill across many instruments.
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