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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1974
Page
2
The piece argues Democrats enjoy strong majorities after a decisive win and set stage for possible presidential success, but warns they bear responsibility for Congress. It discusses inflation, spending, and the global economy, urging restraint and prudent policy to avoid voter backlash if results falter.
Prayer excerpt credits Luke 1 68 and emphasizes redemption by God for Israel. It expresses commitment to serve God and others without fear, pursuing holiness and righteousness throughout life. The passage presents a devotional message rather than a news item or event.
Open Forum editor recounts Mr Carey’s Nov 1 letter praising West Virginia while a rebuttal argues protesters blow up public schools. The writer questions teaching impact on children, defends facts over sentiment, and urges careful public debate before publishing more.
Lebanon youths accused of shoplifting lead to a list of 41 other shoplifters and seven stores targeted. The piece argues offenders range 13 to 21, many from middle class families, and urges retailers to prosecute first offenders to deter crime and curb youth shoplifting.
A 1960s letter bundle includes concerns about taped psychiatrist sessions and potential blackmail, birthday parties for one year olds, kitchen etiquette with dishcloths, and dating guidance. The notes discuss destroying records, parental party purposes, display of dishcloths, and mailing a request for Ann Landers dating tips.
Dear Dr Thosteson advises that tapering off is unreliable and that quitting cold turkey, under physician supervision, best handles withdrawal shakes with potential sedatives. Vitamin B helps some but is not the complete answer, and supervision reduces relapse risk.
Washington announced a building contract for a private ownership post office in Mexico measuring 10 861 square feet for postal use. Postmaster General John A Gronouski spoke at the ceremony detailing the project and its scope.
On Friday local residents Randy Schofield Mrs John Paul Peak Ernest Crosier Walter Edward Fox Julie Michelle McCarty Al Tangora Mrs Eva Woodson Miss Vida Taylor Bruce Alan Haney Dan McDermott Keith Hollingsworth Ralph Hightshoe Gail Rucker and Marie West celebrate birthdays in Wellsville with best wishes from friends and family.
AP report compares ABC NBC and CBS election night telecasts. CBS anchored by Walter Cronkite earns praise for quality despite slogan fatigue. ABC emphasizes simplicity under Reasoner and Smith. NBC features heavy regional and trend analysis.
Mexico Cedory notes daily publication with a subscription and postage rate sheet. It lists pricing by carrier area Mexico and nearby towns 2.25 monthly, Audrain counties 20 yearly, 12 for six months, 8 for three months, and all other Missouri counties 26 yearly, 17 six months, 11 three months. Out of state 29 yearly, 18 six months, 13 three months. Armed forces members $1.50 per month. Office hours shown.
An OCR snippet lists TV channels including KHQTY Hannibal 7 KOMU Columbia 9 KETC St Louis 10 WEER Quincy 11 KPLR St Louis 13 KREG Jefferson City 17 KCBJ Columbia with note that 17 is On See TV.
ABC Afterschool Special at 3 30 p m on channels 2 3 17 follows teens in a South Dakota senate race. Men Who Made The Movies at 7 on 9 shows Raoul Walsh clips. The Great Ice Rip Off at 7 30 on 2 3 17 stars Gig Young in a 1974 tv crime drama. Evening programs include Mr Rogers Pyramid Gilligan's Island and Sesame Street. Showtime 9 and Electric Company 11. The Guinness Book of World Records Wide World Special at 10 30 on 2 3 17. Buddy Rich appears on Tonight. Movies include Erroneous listings for 2 3 17 Casino Royale spoof recap and Elvis Change of Habit 1969. Cry Rape 1973 and The Harder They Fall 1956 are noted with times. A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court 1949 airs Thursday morning on Channel 9.
Television listings cover Channels 4 7 13 and 9 with 1940s style dance marathon era nods. Highlights include The Way It Was 1947 World Series recap and Lighthouse In Loleta documentary as well as CBS Movie How Sweet It Is starring James Garner and Debbie Reynolds.
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