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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1974
Page
2
The piece questions modern political advertising praising makeup, music, and slick scripting over genuine candidate qualities. It argues commercials produce candidate images like Hollywood products, not the real person, and wonder if voters are swayed by showmanship rather than substance.
A devotional reflection on Galatians 3 7 stating that those of faith are the children of Abraham and by adoption or birth through childlike faith become heirs of God. It emphasizes calling God Abba as a personal father in spiritual kinship.
The Ledger notes The Mexico Jaycees thank residents for attending the Halloween Haunted House with about 2125 participants. Jim Dye, Haunted House Chairman, says volunteers enjoyed operating the event and received gratifying comments from attendees.
The nation lags toward metric adoption as the Federal Highway Administration pushes metric data in publications and some signs on federal-aid highways. Congress shows apathy though metric use grows in medicine and stones. Loss of trade may push Congress to act as new generations grow up metric. Feet and pounds become historical curiosities for future students.
In light of dwindling oil and natural gas, communities worldwide may revert to coal and wood. Wood can be grown but oil and gas form slowly. at current use rates supplies may run out in one or two generations. Coal could rise in price, be refined, or restricted to non polluting uses, with chimneys reappearing on homes and buildings.
Readers submit a March 1962 era Ann Landers piece on marriage expectations and gender roles. The letter from Augusta Maine questions how to define Man and Woman, while others seek advice on work life and family dynamics. The column offers viewpoints and a call for shared responsibility.
A 74 year old asks about total hip replacement and infection risk. The doctor downplays the danger, urges timely surgery, and notes improved outcomes. Other letters discuss salmonellosis from turtles, venereal disease risks, quinine use in hemorrhoids, hormone therapy after uterus cancer, and wheat germ oil misbeliefs.
Yesterday in Mexico reports a preview of the enlarged Mexico Animal Hospital for Northeast district veterinarians. City council approves Greenco Boulevard trafficway. All American City selection notes include Mexico in semifinals among 22 of 11. Also mentions Dr Helen Rohweder’s osteopathy course at Still College and local DAR and What-So-Ever Club meetings with elected officers.
Channel coverage lists ABC anchors Harry Reasoner and Howard K Smith with CBS Cronkite Sevareid and NBC Chancellor Brinkley. Stations in Missouri report from St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia and Jefferson City with See TV warnings to check See TV 12 for weather updates.
The listings show Tonight at 6 on channels 3 8 13 with 6 30 Zee Cooking School on 9 and 7 00 Alistair Cooke America on 9. Henry VIII six wives at 7 30 on 9 followed by Julia Child French Chef at 9 30 on 5. Movies include Casino Royale at 2 30 on channel 2 and The Last Hurrah 8 00 on 11.
A dense Wednesday schedule outlines ABC broadcasts including Afterschool Special and Men Who Made The Movies, plus daytime lineups across channels with cartoons, game shows, soaps, and news. In Los Angeles, Mary Tyler Moore discusses directing her MTM show debut and the challenge of crafting a Ted Baxter plot while maintaining cast focus and production planning.
A TV segment centers on Ted confronting a pivotal family situation as his mother's life choices unsettle him. The mother plans not to marry but live with a man, prompting a decisive talk that reveals the suitor is a gentle 80 year old seeking her happiness. Mary admits trepidation about directing, describing herself as a joiner and listener rather than a leader. The piece notes air date set for November 23 and reflects on her growth toward taking charge on set.
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