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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1975
Page
2
Today's editorial frames the political game as winners and losers with the president curbing spending and promising a 28 billion tax cut to appeal to voters. It criticizes Congress for denouncing the move while urging voters to demand real spending restraint to prevent mounting debt.
A short religious excerpt cites Psalm 89 28 and Psalm 100 5 about God’s mercy lasting forever and His faithfulness enduring through generations, emphasizing divine steadfastness and everlasting kindness.
Happy birthday wishes are extended to Terry Lynn Talley Jay Taft Mrs James Walker Mrs George D Allen Wade Casey Mrs Leonard Pat tenson Bill Duncan Mrs Clark Gibbs Roger Dee Field Mrs Elmer Barnes Eddie Franke Kelly Tate Rose Fischer Patty Fort H Jaeger and Kathy Lynn Fetterhoff on Monday and to Richard Michael Hawkins Suzanne Porter Dorothy Travis Mrs Ray Scherer Mrs John Collens Louis Williams Kevin Dean Barker Harold Lapp Mrs Ross Ferris Bobby Stanford Richard Belcher Mrs Howard Brandon Farber Mrs Howard Weakly Darren Heaton Mrs Henry Mozee Robert Holtkamp Willis Lunceford and Bryan Perkins on Tuesday.
A reader-drafted column features multiple Ann Landers letters addressing a troubled 17 year old son battling drugs and withdrawal, a 26 year old suitor's unexplained wealth, a broken engagement over alleged drinking, and a general call for guidance. The editor advises neurological evaluation, direct questioning, and practical steps, ending with a note about Ann Landers’s booklet for social awkwardness.
A 26 year old seeks details on possible side effects of an intestinal bypass as a last resort after failed diets. The doctor cautions that such surgery requires prior supervised calorie reduction and thorough exams, notes risks like diarrhea and chemical imbalances, and suggests safer reducing plans or the author’s booklet. A second reader asks about white flecks in urine. the physician explains they may be phosphates or uric acid, often from standing urine or bladder infection, and recommends a urinalysis only if concerns persist.
A fourteen year old writer urges Americans to oppose a congressional bill that would let the government control child-rearing and remove children at birth. The piece defends religious education, flags, loyalty, and prayer, warning against Communism and loss of freedom. It cites wars and a call to vote down the bill.
J J McNamara Missouri Power and Light district manager announced planned Progress judges will assess local improvement projects in six categories including industrial and tourist development and residential beautification. Other items note 1945 and 1935 events, plus newspaper office hours and mailing rates for Mexico Lectors.
A dense schedule summarize World Series games on channels 5 8 and 10 with pre games and varied sports events from Oklahoma City to football games featuring Michigan Michigan State Dallas Cowboys Giants Eagles Dolphins and NFL action across multiple channels. Also notes of movies soap operas and specials airing through the weekend with Chicago area guests and entertainment programs listed.
A dense TV schedule notes MU Oklahoma and other channels with film and drama titles. Autobiography Of A Royal Princess features Madhur Jaffrey and James Mason at 7:00, NFL Cardinals meet Redskins at 8:00, Flip Wilson hour specials across multiple dates, and NBC Movie Charro at 8:00 with miscellaneous slots for news, cartoons, and game shows throughout the day.
A scattered program list shows Elvis Presley considering a western change, plus Country Music Association Awards at 9 seven nights, Wolf Trap with Eliot Feld at 8, and wrap-up on the American Games. Movies, serial shows, game shows, and daytime ephemera fill the schedule with titles like The Lion, Nightmare In Wax, and The Price Is Right across channels and times.
A dense listing of film titles and air times from different years and stations. Notable entries include Cameron Mitchell in a 1969 thriller at 4:00 on 3 Here We Go Again and Sophia Loren in a 1964 comedy at 8:00 on 5 8 10 Charro with Elvis Presley. The page mixes film notes with a long schedule section and scattered program references across channels and times.
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