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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1974
Page
2
The editorial weighs GOP and Democratic prospects for 1976. Ford leads the GOP, while Democrats face Kennedy's withdrawal and heightened scrutiny from the Kopechne case coverage. It argues McGovern’s limited win potential makes him unsuitable for party leadership.
A reflection on humility and service, quoting Luke 14 11. The message emphasizes not self importance but acting to help others, becoming less selfish and more Christ like in God's eyes.
The Aurora Advertiser weighs the 1933 FDR line nothing to fear but fear itself against today’s downturns. It cites social safeguards like unemployment insurance food stamps and Medicare as cushions that prevent a repeat of the Great Depression. It closes with a birthday tribute to local residents and a reflection on resilience.
Dear readers, this letter column features a young woman 27 in an extramarital arrangement praising independence while acknowledging the partner’s marriage. Ann Landers labels her as settling for crumbs and questions the ethics of the relationship. A separate reader laments a misstep after a column on non-swimmers prompts a fan loss, while another note warns about alcoholism and offers a booklet request.
A patient asks about persistent left foot drop and leg weakness. Dr Thosteson notes several causes including Charcot Marie Tooth disease, a hereditary nerve disorder with limited treatment beyond braces and exercises, and mentions heavy metal poisoning as a remote possibility.
The Missouri State Rural Electrification Association re elected Olmvia E Mackey as president during a business session at the Hotel Sheraton Jefferson in St. Louis yesterday. The Mexico Ledger lists local guests and notices, including retirements and travel updates, with church and community meetings noted across Missouri from 1934 to 1964.
A terse listing shows channel allocations for Illinois and Missouri markets with stations in St Louis and Jeff City. It notes Columbia area outlet Kebj-tv and a partial listing of channel numbers across nearby cities. The text suggests a broadcasting grid or station identifiers.
Erroneous listings and unreported changes may appear. Highlights include The Waltons drama at 7:00 p.m. on Channels 4 7 13, The Way It Was recap of the 1947 World Series on 9, Lighthouse In Loleta on 9 at 7:30, and How Sweet It Is with Garner and Reynolds on 4 7 13 at 8. Also scheduled are various game shows, cartoons, and classic films including Elvis in Girls Girls Girls at 2:30 on Channel 2 and The Undefeated on 4 7 13 at 10 30 and 11 00 respectively.
A dense program guide notes 7:00 p.m. lineups featuring Kung Fu Planet of Apes Sanford and Son and Flower Show across CBS NBC and others with 8:00 p.m. movies and new shows including The FBI Story Alvin Karpis and Upstairs Downstairs debut on Channel 9. Evening schedule continues with Faithful classics and late night specials across networks.
Robert Trout, famed CBS News veteran known as radio’s Iron Man, at 65 joins ABC News as roving European correspondent. He will contribute daily 34 minute radio commentaries and 10 minute biweekly analytical pieces, plus television segments for ABC Evening News and AM America as the new morning show launches. Born in North Carolina and based in Paris, he previously worked for CBS from 1932 to 1947 and again from 1952 until moving to ABC last month. He described the move as traumatic yet relieving and promised a busy, varied schedule across radio and TV.
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