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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1974
Page
2
The article lauds Mexico for a long standing civic spirit from grade school projects through high school clubs and community service as youth become adults. It highlights the Cannon Dam citizens group and encourages broader, cross town and regional volunteering to improve living standards and civic institutions amid occasional criticism.
A religious reflection centers on Galatians 6 14 proclaiming Christians glory in Christ’s salvation rather than personal deeds or possessions. The piece emphasizes gratitude for God’s work for sinners and the centrality of the cross in faith.
The Mexico Civil Defense organization has been approved for additional emergency hospital supplies to augment its 200 bed unit. Supplies will be stored in the basement of the Missouri Power and Light Co. building, with other supplies kept at Central School. Memorial Day graves were decorated at Elmwood Cemetery by the American Legion post.
A reputable astrologer is not known in The Ledger records. Inquiries to horoscope enthusiasts found no practicing astrologists locally, though amateur graphologists exist and may come forward if interested. Arrow Rock features a state park with facilities, the restored Tavern and Bingham home, the Lyceum theater’s summer season, and scenes from the film Tom Sawyer.
A selection of Ann Landers columns covers teen encounters, regret over a first sexual experience, dating older men, hiring recovered drinkers and disabled workers, and a plug for The Bride's Guide. The letters feature personal anecdotes, skepticism about moral norms, and a call for social empathy.
Readers submit health questions on cholesterol triglycerides and blood pressure. Dr Thosteson notes medication plus diet lowers lipids, suggests maintaining exercise, and advises waiting to see treatment effects. also covers hysterectomy douching quinsy and tonsil considerations with practical guidance.
Repeated station call signs and channel numbers show misprints and unreported changes. Entries list Ktvi St. Louis Khya ty Hannibal Ktvo Ottumwa Komu ty Columbia Kmox ty St. Louis Kete ty St. Louis Ksd tv St. Louis Weemty Quincy repeated, plus Jeff City Columbia and a weather note.
ABC airs Culture Thieves at 7 about thefts of artifacts for cash. The Waltons repeat at 7. Joyce Chen's China features a family visit in 1972. Flip Wilson rerun includes Burt Reynolds and others at 7. CBS Movie The Christmas Tree airs at 8 with William Holden. Special Pursuit Of Youth at 9 examines youth trends with a Florida centenarian. Johnny Carson Tonight and Dick Cavett shows are scheduled late, with various movies and news at multiple channels.
Detailed schedule for Ledgerland station featuring Channel 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 listings. Includes morning programs Farm Report LaLanne Cisco Kid Lone Ranger Sixteen in Webster Groves class of 1975 segment, afternoon and evening movies and CBS NBC CBS Movie slots, news programs, game shows, soap operas, and local interest features. Notable items include Monty Hall at Sea World, Jacques Cousteau octopus report, Any Wednesday with Jane Fonda, and a slate of classic reruns and children shows.
Under a cooperative model, stations bid on Zoom pricing, risking higher costs as droves drop out. Ives notes higher prices may lead to reduced programming and a tougher season for public broadcasting. The Zoom series, despite Emmy wins, costs over 14 million dollars for 32 new half hour shows next season.
A compact listing of crossword clues and answers labeled by numbers, including terms like colored news section venues Morindin dye clique and bone, with entries such as Garden plant group of three Oakland football and notes on Behold and Canceled.
AP reports David Ives of Webh, Boston, warns Zoom may lose support as Public Broadcasting Service shifts to a national program cooperative. Stations must pay a percentage for national shows, and CPB will no longer fund Zoom, jeopardizing the series’ future on public TV.
Saturday greetings go to Mrs Marvin Rice Nila Duckworth Allen Ayers Scott Lawrence Wayne Dawson Carl Crews Thurman Mayes Ralph Edward Exford Charles Fisher Lottie Gregg Jennelle Ford Dwaine Barnes and Vanda Jackson of Centralia Farber Vandalia. Also today Band leader Benny Goodman turns 65 and actress writer Cornelia Otis Skinner turns 73.
Mexico Ledger lists publishing details for Mexico Missouri with daily operation except Sundays and holidays. It provides mail and carrier rates by region, rates for armed forces members, and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
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