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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1974
Page
2
Town editorial argues for more downtown wastebaskets and curbside receptacles to curb litter on sidewalks. It urges parking meter bins, corner bins, and stronger merchant leadership. It notes most shoppers and merchants want a cleaner town and asks why it is not yet achieved.
A brief biblical reflection notes Jesus passing and calling Matthew to follow. It asks readers if they hear his voice and will follow where he leads, inviting personal response.
On Monday and Tuesday a group of local residents received birthday wishes. Names include 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 of Farber Mrs Howard Weakly Darren Heaton Mrs Henry Mozee Robert Holtkamp Willis Lunceford Bryan Perkins Joan Woods Mrs Della Libby Vandalia Bruce Edward Guile Marylis Denise Nunnelly Kenneth Schafer Janet Miller Karen Norton Vernita Mae Barnes.
Mexico Cedar lists publication schedule and mailing rates with office hours. It details single-copy price, carrier and mail subscriptions by region, armed forces rates, and hours of operation. The notice reads 300 N. Washington St., Mexico Mo., 65265 and outlines subscription terms.
The letter set outlines three reader concerns: a 17‑year‑old girl and 12‑year‑old sister coping with their father dating a divorced woman and potential remarriage. a medical assistant criticizes billing complaints toward doctors who remove warts, defending professional care. and a mother debating whether her 19‑year‑old son stationed far away should call collect, noting the son supports a handicapped sister. The column closes inviting requests for Ann Landers guidance and listing an alcoholism help booklet.
A reader describes nipple bleeding and yellow discharge from the left breast and a yellow discharge from the right. The doctor warns bloody discharge can signal cancer and urges an in person examination, including a Pap test, while noting self exam and hormone factors. The column also answers nasal polyp questions and clarifies name pronunciation.
A fragment notes several TV channels including Khqu tv Hannibal Komu tv Columbia Ketc tv St. Louis Wgern tv Quincy Kpl St. Louis Kreg tv Jeff City Kebj tv Columbia with a parenthetical 17 indicating See Tv 6 On See Tv Weather and unreported changes by the stations referenced.
Television listings show college football Texas Tech vs Texas A M at noon on channels 2 3 and 17 and World Series game two at 2:30 on channels 5 8 and 10 in Los Angeles. The schedule includes a Hungarian film, Seance on Spiritualism, gymnastic meets, and a broad mix of movies sports and public affairs across channels 4 7 8 11 13 17 10 5 with many classic titles and notable names such as Rock Hudson Burt Lancaster and John Wayne among others.
The 12th Judicial Circuit Juvenile Office handled 59 new cases in September. Of these, 15 were under 10, 12 were ages 10 to 14, and 32 were 14 to 17. Thirteen of the 59 were labeled ungovernable.
A compilation of local honors and appointments across decades. Mrs. J R Eckenberger elected vice president of the Missouri division of the American Cancer Society in Jefferson City. Jimmy Nevins earns Eagle Scout honor. W D Burre Clark Jr named Mexico Community Chest Drive chairman. E W Weber becomes Mexico High School student council president. Mrs G W Gilman honored at Eastern Star session in St Louis as district deputy grand matron. Mrs Joe F Luckie wins Mexico Country Club ladies golf tournament. Local Kiwanis district meeting delegates announced for Wichita Kansas.
Carol Burnett hosts a 60 minute public television special at 7 p m Monday Oct 21 on Channel 9. The program features E G Marshall Larry Blyden Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna in readings sketches music and discussions aimed at families of alcoholics. Linda Hopkins performs There's a Tavern in the Town and Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna perform You Waste Your Life in a comedy sketch game.
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