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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1974
Page
2
The piece argues the key referendum concerns extending the city limits and outlines how the measure will appear on ballots. It emphasizes civic implications, growth, and local governance considerations for residents pondering the vote tomorrow. It frames the vote as pivotal for the community's future direction.
The official general election ballot for the City of Mexico asks voters to decide on annexing unincorporated Audrain County land east of current limits. The Ledger urges a YES, arguing growth will improve health safety and services for more residents, while noting the choice will shape the city’s future.
An editorial urges a YES on Amendment No 1 lowering the voting age to 18, Amendment No 2 for county and city bonds to spur jobs, and Proposition No 1 the Honest Election proposal requiring full disclosure, tighter records, and penalties. It notes potential weak points and supports reform for more honest campaigns.
A devotional note quotes Psalm 128 1 about blessedness for all who fear and walk in the Lord. It explains fearing God means love and acknowledgment, not fear, shaping daily life and devotion.
Birthday wishes are posted for Jean Stewart and many others including Mrs Charles Arnold Jr Jane LaRue Susan Shire Mrs Wilson Miles Robert R Ingram Harry Talley Henry H Moore and Roberta Lynn Moore Maryanna Oliver Herbert D Painter Charles W Gifford Joyce Coatsworth Linda Black Norma Robinson Cheri Cancer and Vicki Lynn Fishburn. Comedian Art Carney turns 56 and painter Eugene Berman turns 7 today.
Dear Ann Landers columns reveal conflicts over a loud aunt with a hysterectomy claim, children imitating belching, and a husband who ignores bedtime etiquette. A daughter appeals about parental split fears, while Ann advises medical checkup, courtesy, and recognizing neurotic family patterns.
The reply explains post operative care after removal or partial removal of the stomach due to cancer. It notes that outcomes hinge on how much stomach remains and that stomach juices are important for blood formation. It discusses B12 injections, digestion changes, and dietary considerations after surgery.
Open Forum urges four lane highway 54 for access and growth across Central Missouri. Letter-writers defend governor from pork-barrel claims, ask representatives to address state needs, and call for retraction of the Oct. editorial.
A string of station abbreviations and city names appears fragmented with numbers in parentheses. It mentions stations in St Louis Hannibal Ottumwa Columbia Jeff City and Quincy with various bearing codes and a note about On See Ty.
TV guide style summary of MU game at 6 30 on channel 8. Features include Western Missouri congressman interview on Dialogue With Litton at 6 30 on channels 3 and 4. Gunsmoke at 7 00 on channels 4 7 and 13. Inheritance a 7 00 documentary on vanishing craftsman. NFL Football Rams versus 49ers at 9 00 on channels 2 3 and 17. NBC movie The Greatest Gift with Glenn Ford at 8 00 on channels 5 8 and 10. Debbi Reynolds and Liberace on Tonight Show.
Local listings detail varying tonight election coverage with Mexico and Audrain County results on Channel 12 and national ABC CBS and NBC coverage anchored by Reasoner Cronkite Chancellor. Stations start at 6 and 7 PM with Cooking shows and classic features interspersed, including Zee Cooking School and Henry VIII programs.
PBS chief Hartford Gunn reports progress on the public TV national program cooperative but notes the key hurdle is securing bigger grants from CPB and the Ford Foundation. CPB has pledged 4.5 million and Ford 5 million with stations raising 4 million. The plan targets total 21 million with stations 7 million, CPB 7 million, and Ford 7 million. CPR hints at 3.7 million and Ford may match CPB.
Yesterday In Mexico highlights include HLF Randolph reelected to the Kaiser Refractories board as Associated Industries of Missouri expands. Also announced is Audrain Historical Society aiming to house in a museum within the coming year, funded by two thirds of needed support.
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