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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1975
Page
2
The editorial recalls Halloween tricks of the past and questions Trick-or-Treat as a threat laden phrase. It praises costumed children but argues the language pressures residents to comply, hoping for a shift to gentler terms like Goblin Visits or Ghost Callers while preserving the fun of costumes and porch visits.
The text cites Matthew 2 12 noting a warning in a dream to depart by another route. It suggests a moral path to avoid harm on the journey home, framing faith guidance as precaution against danger.
Open Forum letter from Wallace F Feutz recalling Basil Brewer as a Rush Hill teacher who lived with his family during that period. Feutz shares personal memories including cave oyster soup, milk from a backyard cow, and Brewer’s character. He notes illness kept him away from Mexico for six weeks but continues to value The Mexico Ledger.
A reader asks for readers to share views on whether to have children, seeking input from older individuals. The column notes mixed retiree and parent perspectives, including personal experiences of joy and challenges, and invites contributions to the topic.
A 13 month old with pectus excavatum asks about causes treatment and prognosis. Doctors explain the chest wall condition results from a lower sternum bowing inward, with uncertain origins and theories of diaphragm muscle development.
The national Catholic Hospital Association and Eden Publishing House publish living will statements to guide patients, families, and clergy. Catholic and United Church of Christ documents emphasize faith, honesty with patients, and relief of decision making burdens in facing illness and death.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details with pricing by delivery area and mail, noting daily schedule except Sundays and holidays. It provides address at 300 N Washington St, rates for local and out-of-area subscribers, and office hours for weekdays and Saturdays.
David Hartman debuts on Good Morning America at 7:00 a.m. on Channels 2 3 and 17 with regular contributors Jack Anderson John Lindsay Geraldo Rivera Rona Barrett and Jonathan Winters. Al Onofrio reviews MU football at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 8 and 1:30 on Channel 3.
NBC airs The Owl And The Pussycat with Barbra Streisand at 8 00 followed by a slate of films and dramas including Elvis Presley Blue Hawaii John Wayne The Horse Soldiers and James Cagney The Oklahoma Kid. Late night features Stolen Face and The Buccaneer with a dense schedule across channels 2 4 7 11 13.
A high density schedule rundown for Channel 9 and other stations. Highlights include Ourstory at 7:00 p.m. Channel 9 continuing Bill Moyers historical series, Joe and Sons at 7:30 on Channel 4 with a retirement home character, Ascent of Man at 8:00 on Channel 9 about Newton and Einstein, and Marcus Welby at 9:00 reuniting Denise Nicholas and Lloyd Haynes. Also lists morning shows, cartoons, news, and movies across channels with numerous program times and titles.
Yesterday In Mexico piece notes the Missouri state flag will be raised at Yokohama Japan’s water port facility funded by the Mexico VFW Auxiliary after a prior request from Vietnam was denied for lack of funds. Also lists local history items dated 1955 1945 1935 1925 and a Bicentennial footnote.
NBC and Nielsen researchers note paradoxical TV patterns this season with fewer sets on yet more viewers. In seven weeks, homes with sets on fell four percent while the number of viewers rose about one percent to around 81.5 million, challenging typical trends and prompting questions about the new family viewing hour and sampling methods.
A Wednesday birthday message lists Edwin Seckler Mary Lynn Pollock Mrs Robert Nowlin Charlotte Farris Delbert Fairley Homer Owen Tone Schroeder and Rhonda LaVallie Coates.
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