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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1974
Page
2
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The article notes women’s quiet yet pivotal impact in history, referencing the Virgin Mary as the mother of Jesus and citing Luke 1 42 to frame female significance across eras. It emphasizes reverence for Mary’s role and acknowledges enduring influence of women through time.
The piece argues Americans would resist shifting to a grain based diet. It notes meat consumption is ingrained and changing tastes is hard. It contends pork and beef use much grain, so eating more corn wheat and soybeans could free food supplies and reduce overweight, but doubts public acceptance.
Outstanding carrier boys of the Inland Daily Press Assn are honored with Reynolds named top carrier. Governor Dalton praises A P Green Fire Brick Co and hopes Missouri gains. Calendar items note anniversaries and local visits with church leadership changes and service disruptions due to a press breakdown.
A collection of reader letters to Ann Landers on suicide thoughts and coping. A man and a student share low moods, while a husband questions a wife using his surname. Ann endorses seeking help and explains etiquette for married names and offers her booklet for guidance.
Reader asks about recurrent Bartholin cysts linked to menstruation and itching. Dr Thosteson advises gynecologist evaluation, possible gland removal if persistent or infected, notes potential infection causes and noncausal itching factors. Also addresses hickies and skin cancer, mouth mucosa, and soft versus hard boiled eggs with brief health notes and a booklet offer.
Greetings birthday wishes are sent to Doris Ruth Griffin Billy Joe Hutchinson Michael Lee Wood Ola Mae Burchfield Sheryl Frisbie Joe Allen Belcher James Richard Davidson Debbie Black Daniel Fletcher Talley Lillian Coil Gail Lott Bud Rodgers Ila Roe Mrs Cecil Hawkins Julie Ann King Sandra and Helen Mechlin. June Allyson turns 1 and Helen MacInnes reaches 67 today.
Erroneous entries show channel numbers and call signs for St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia and Quincy. Listings mention KTYI KTYO KMOX TV KETC KHQU KOMA WQEM and other stations with notes about unreported changes and weather.
NBC channels pre empt programs for playoff baseball at 1 and 3 30 pm with a 6 30 pm Litton program and an Al Onofrio MU Wisconsin review. The night includes football Jets vs Dolphins at 8 pm, Salt and Pepper movie on several channels, and a dense slate of old shows and newscasts with minor timing details.
Listing heavy schedule notes playoff times for American League and National League games, TV movies, classic shows, and news broadcasts across NBC ABC and Channel 9. Highlights include Hit Lady with Yvette Mimieux, MASH at 7:30, and Elizabeth R in prime time with a wide menu of soaps, game shows, and sports throughout the day.
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt reports Monty Python’s Flying Circus will debut on U.S. public TV this month via Time-Life Films. Only 18 stations will carry initially as the 13 week series seeks wider distribution. The program, likened to British lunacy, features skits and montage with live action.
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