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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1973
Page
3
The editorial argues the 1972 energy crisis is real and worsened by politics. It cites first quarter 1974 projections showing a 5 million barrels per day shortfall, with the Boston to Washington corridor hardest hit. Experts warn the shortage could last years, urging leaders to put the nation first.
A devotional message cites Luke 2 14 and the angels song to claim Jesus the Christ brings peace to all who place faith in Him and follow His precepts. The text emphasizes goodwill toward men as the timeless heavenly decree.
A coin operated water vending machine at the S Western street water plant allows 100 gallons for a dime and 250 gallons for a quarter, aiding households and livestock during drought. Missouri Cities Water Co installed the device to serve residents around the clock.
A furious student group protests a principal who removed an unwed mother from a homecoming ballot. The letter highlights bias against teen mothers and suggests school policy scrutiny. The page also quotes reader reactions to a psychology poll on names and ends with Ann Landers offering a self help booklet.
Dr Thosteson guidance on refrigerating leftovers warns against leaving food at room temperature longer than two hours. The article notes room temperature varies from about 70 to 95 degrees, and rapid cooling prevents bacterial growth and spoilage.
A reader asks about safe turkey cooling and proper refrigerator timing. The doctor cautions against stuffing and refrigerating late, outlines the two hour rule, and emphasizes rapid cooling for egg-containing foods. The column includes menopause guidance and a request for a booklet with a payable reply.
In Whittier California Mayor Blake Sanborn and four city councilors express strong support for President Richard Nixon despite Watergate. Civic leaders tout Nixon landmarks and push to locate his presidential library here amid mixed local views and debates over his tenure.
A fragmented TV listings snippet shows station call signs across cities including St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy and Jeff City with notes of erroneous entries and unreported changes. Weather reference appears at the end as a brief note.
Al Onofrio reviews Missouri Kansas at 6 30 p m on Channel 8 Fire is an ABC report at 7 00 about tolls life property and risk My Father Gave Me America with Kirk Douglas narration Greer Garson Ossie Davis contrasts southern heritages Gunsmoke drama 7 00 on channels 4 7 13 plus Billy Graham programs and a long slate of films and news programs across channels 2 3 5 8 9 10 11 13 continuing with sports and specials including Packers vs 49ers at 8 00 and a Nebraska ETV reenactment The schedule lists numerous movies dramas and news broadcasts through the night with mixed network and local channel coverage.
Channel 13 at 7 30 p m features Almost A Christian as part of the Billy Graham St Paul Crusade with early airings on channels 2 and 3. The World Turned Upside Down portraits George Washington from early days to Yorktown as the first American Heritage hour.
AP reports the Children's Television Workshop CTW weighing commercial TV ventures to fund public education projects amid a financial crunch from halved federal funding and shrinking private support. CTW officials stress such ideas are not priorities, noting profits could back public programming while defending nonprofit status.
Mexico Ledges publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 North Washington Street. Rates list mail and carrier options for Audrain and neighboring counties, in-state and out-of-state, with a special military rate. Office hours run 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
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