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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1974
Page
2
Amid fading fuel fears the public rejects 55 mph on major roads. Police report rising 55 mph violations, rural drivers bear the burden, and governors and senators may review the limit as trucking speeds diverge.
A brief devotional note urges fearers of God to recount His deeds, citing Psalm 66:16. It frames satisfaction as Christian testimony and prompts readers to advance God’s cause by sharing personal experiences of His goodness.
The Pine Bluff Commercial withholds endorsement of Senator J William Fulbright in 1974 citing civil rights stance and foreign policy shifts. It condemns isolationist leanings and warns voters to consider how Fulbright might justify actions if re elected, labeling his career as a retreat from principle.
Dear Ann Landers replies to Pep about nutrition not curing deep mood issues and warns that balanced dieting cannot replace professional help. She notes doctors teach nutrition but warns against overuse of supplements and stresses seeking medical care for serious conditions.
A reader asks about straight leg floor bends in gymnastics and potential tendon harm while another questions sinus cleaning. Dr Thosteson notes hamstring flexibility improves with conditioning and that bending with straight legs is common in dancers. He dismisses fears about sinus surgery deteriorating head tissues and invites mail but cannot answer individually.
Delegates arrive for the 125th Odd Fellows and 79th Rebekah Assembly sessions in Missouri, four days of events. Nor theast Missouri State Teachers College honors five area students, including Joan Case and Donna Lou Peters, with degrees while Robert M. White II reports back from Washington.
Greetings note lists Derald Lee Bise Louise Goff Douglas Lee Kruse James Morgan Reams Robert Snook Becky Given Alfred Leroy Tate and Theodora Cox with birthday wishes for Saturday. The item reads like a community birthday notice in a local newspaper.
The notice lists channel changes for Khya tv Hannibal Kemu ty Columbia Ketc tv Weem tv Kale St Louis Kieg y Jets City Keby tv Columbia and notes some entries show 17 ts 6 On See Tv with errors. Weather information follows but is unclear.
Tonight features Flip Wilson re shows at 7 with Roy Clark George Carlin and Della Reese on channels 5 8 and 10. CBS Movie Joy In The Morning with Richard Chamberlain and Yvette Mimieux at 6 on channels 4 7 and 13. Ironside two hour spin off test Amy Prentiss AKA The Chief at 8 on 5 8 and 10. Also special Hall of Fame Awards hosted by Gene Kelly at 10 30 on 3 17 and 12 midnight on 2 with a guest list of classic stars. Various movies and programs listed across channels include The Notorious Landlady Torture The Notorious Landlady on Channel 11 and other shifts through late night.
Ledgerland broadcasts a mixed schedule with Sally Field departing The Girl With Something Extra at 8. CBS presents Coffee, Tea or Me at 8 starring Karen Valentine, plus Bobby Fischer chess at 8. Dino and talk shows fill the evening. a California Jam encore airs at noon and Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Rare Earth perform. midnight features Richard Pryor.
The AFM and major networks CBS NBC and ABC are locked in a contract dispute as the union withholds services since April 30. Key issues include a ban on run overseas recording for domestic shows and equal pay provisions for overtime and multi instrument players.
Puzzle clues mix across 28 to 51 with names like Conrads and Dawns. The jumble lists many definitions from mystery and periphery to velocity and lampooned terms. A closing note hints at a late night broadcast with St Louis s songs and a Riete segment.
Publication details indicate daily except Sundays and holidays from 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265. Rates listed for mail and carrier delivery across Audrain and surrounding counties with annual and short-term options, plus armed forces membership and office hours.
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