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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues for a nuanced speed plan beyond a flat 50 mph rule. It suggests reducing posted speeds by 10 mph on roads over 40 mph to preserve fuel, protect jobs, and maintain trucking infrastructure, while acknowledging staged efficiency and practical traffic patterns. It urges the President to reconsider.
A contemplative note cites Luke 12 23 and laments vast unhappiness tied to seeking joy solely in food and clothing. The message contrasts material concerns with inner fulfillment, urging readers to seek deeper meaning beyond possessions.
President Nixon proclaims Thursday November 22, 1973 as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer for the memory of John F Kennedy. He reflects on faith, providence, and the United States at peace, marking Kennedy’s death anniversary and inviting all Americans to share in blessings.
Reeve Robert Williams of Chinguacousy argues federal authority governs cat control, invoking King Henry V to support unrestricted feline roaming. He cites common law and common sense, contrasting Ontario town leash efforts with dog lovers who seek equal treatment under law.
Dear readers share family struggles from discipline to honesty in a messages column. A fourteen year old praises parents who set limits while contrasting neighbors with permissive parents and a teen defends strict rules. Readers applaud firm guidance and caution on truthful talks with children.
In a health column reply, the doctor explains dilation treats urethral strictures from development or scarring, preventing infection by keeping urine flow open. He notes dilation can aid bedwetting cases and is used across ages, but single dilations rarely solve the problem and may be followed by other treatments or surgeries.
A letter on Osgood Schlatter disease stressing rest to prevent leg bone deformation, with guidance from a doctor and possible casts or wheel chair use. It also answers a reader query about spina bifida and hereditary risk, and suggests leg circulation issues may drive a spouse’s foot twirling, offering seating solutions to ease comfort.
Erroneous listings may reflect unreported changes by stations. See Tv 12 for updated channels and a weather note, with stations in St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Jeff City and Quincy listed alongside channel numbers and ty spellings.
A dense schedule lists a Children’s Film Festival at noon on channels 4 7 and 13 with Stowaway In The Sky part one. College football pregame at 12 30 p.m. and game at 12 45 p.m. on channels 2 3 and 17, and Eisenhower reminiscences at Gettysburg. NBA basketball Portland versus Houston at 1 30 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13. Track and field from European Cup in Edinburgh at 2 30 p.m. on channel 8. Wide World of Sports at 4 p.m. on channels 2 3 and 17 features drag racing Indianapolis skiing and London highlights. Movie and variety blocks fill the afternoon and evening with Abbott & Costello, Mulligan Stew, Soul Train, Lassie, and The Andromeda Strain among other items on various networks.
Highlights of the Kansas Oklahoma game are shown at 9:00 a.m. on Channel 8 and at 10:30 p.m. on 10. Other games include Miami Alabama and Tennessee LSU with multiple airings on channels 2 3 and 17. The listing also notes football games for St Louis Cardinals Giants and Oilers Chiefs plus Cardinals The Hospital and various talk shows and film broadcasts throughout the day.
Sunday’s church election named Richard Bridgford, Tony Lumpkin, Rufus Burns, Charles Dickey Jr. and Major Charles Stribling as two year elders, with Ralph Gamache, Gene Ringo, Pleasant Smith, Robert Hall, John Miller and Don Smith as three year deacons. Saddle Horse Club awards went to Bob Weibel, Cathy Dingman, Russell Spurling and Judy Dever at Sedalia.
Mexico defeated the Montgomery aggregation by a 30 to score. C C P Arnold of Mexico former Audrain County tax collector is in Kansas City attending the Royal Stock Show. Birthday greetings listed for many individuals with dates. Mexico Ledge details publication hours and subscription rates.
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