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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1975
Page
2
A man chose a bird dog when asked what animal he would be. The piece describes the dog’s total, devoted life when hunting season begins, its casting movement, on point stance, bird retrieves, and triumphant return to the hunter. The dog’s fatigue is forgotten in the hunt, as its single purpose—field work—fully inhabits its being.
A reflection on Acts 4 12 noting salvation solely through a single name. The author observes worldly reactions to the Gospel and suggests heaven may be small. The tone is contemplative and devotional.
Reader questions span mourning choices before a brother's funeral, smoke tray redemption ideas, and a life lesson on inheritance. Ann advises attending the funeral, suggests practical ash tray reuse, and counsels a mature approach to leaving wealth to stepchildren. The column plugs a new booklet on discussing sex with children.
A 27 year old writer asks Dr Thosteson about nasal speech that makes him self conscious. He seeks causes and treatment options to correct speaking through the nose and regain confidence, noting how it has altered his personality.
Missouri counties show wide gaps in property tax assessment rates from 6.9 percent to 56 percent, despite a 33 percent guideline. The audit highlights fiscal fairness issues, urging statewide reassessment to reduce local bias and stabilize school and municipal funding. It notes political shifts, state revenue structure, and calls for reform at both county and state levels.
Listing of birthday greetings for Marvin McCowan Donald DeHaven Sue Ann Hall Richard Garrett Arthur G Allen Otto Baker Gina Ann Griffin Rance Vanshike Roslyn Brooks Lois Leh mann Linda Kay Beckely H S F Hubbard and Mrs Hazel Aderton. Tuesday greetings for Tina Annette Williams Barbara Reeder Kevin Dale Williams Dayton Haney Jr Brenda Kay Painter Mrs Ezra Cain Monica Lynn Jenkins Paul Joiner Alan Gayle Morgan and Robert Patton. Noting Katharine Hepburn turns 66 and Patti Page 48.
AP analysis quotes Henry Kissinger asserting that regional stability hinges on maintaining balances of power through U S arms transfers. He cites four criteria for selling equipment and warns that a US retreat would erode influence amid rising world arms production and growing demand. The piece notes arms totals rising from 2 billion in 1969 to 9.2 billion now, with over 11 billion projected.
Channels list multiple programs with times and stations. Highlights include a farm boy adventures film at noon on 4 7 13, Northwestern Minnesota pre game at 12 30 on 2 3 17, chimpanzees learning sign language at 2 30 on 8, Alistair Cooke’s America on 13 at 2 30, Sports Spectacular at 3 30 on 4 7 13, World Finals Drag Racing at 3 30 on 5, Wide World of Sports at 4 on 2 3 17, Conversation at 5 with Paul Ehrlich about The Population Bomb, and Vincent Bugliosi discussing legal topics.
Tonight features Fromme and Manson on Buckley’s Firing Line at six. Roy Clark Andy Williams Gwen Verdon Chita Rivera Sen Kennedy and more appear on various channels. MIT Symphony offers Debussy and Brahms at seven. The Sugarland Express stars Goldie Hawn on NBC at eight. A Space 1999 Star Trek double feature fills late hours with classic films and concerts.
A busy weekday lineup features Andrew Rooney on Camera Three at 10:00 a.m. and President Ford on Meet the Press at 10:30 a.m. The program marks producer Lawrence E. Spivak’s final show after decades. Other items include Grandstand with Florida racing and Buffalo hockey, Rendezvous With Freedom on Jews in America, and NFL football games from Cardinals Eagles to Bengals Broncos.
Yesterday in Mexico on Monday November 8 1965 Lester Meeks was reelected mid Missouri area vice president of United Cerebral Palsy of Missouri at the group’s annual Jefferson City convention. Attending from Mexico were Mr and Mrs Meeks and Lee Gullion.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details, postage rates, routing areas, and subscription prices by location. It also notes office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:06 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
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