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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1975
Page
2
The piece argues ABC erred by not broadcasting a Presidential Press Conference calling it a grave misjudgment. It says such events inform the public and reveal questions of interest, while noting NBC and CBS aired the conference and that stock markets and diplomacy can be affected by the President’s remarks.
The page presents a mixed crossword puzzle with numbered clues for across and down entries, including items like Right-hand, Theme, Sacred, Chalcedony, European viper, Mountain range, sword-shaped, and many more. It also shows a partial title line and references to yesterday’s puzzle and a consult column.
A reflective note cites Matthew 2 21 about arising and taking the child and his mother into Israel. It urges daily beginnings like the sun rising anew and contrasts with waiting for a new year to start fresh.
Robert Heckart from Mexico High School earns a place to compete with Missouri senior boys in the United States Senate Youth Program. The program, funded by the federal government, offers a week of study about the Senate under assistant principal Byard Gosch.
A reader describes sexual harassment by her mother's brother and seeks help. Ann suggests clear boundaries and practical steps such as securing her bedroom with a chain lock. Additional letters cover godparents and a husband with a quirk about new clothes, offering light, practical guidance.
A health column discusses cirrhosis risks, noting hepatitis, malnutrition and non drink factors. It stresses early detection, diet, and avoiding alcohol. The piece also promotes Immunization Action Month with CDC figures on under immunized 1 to 4 year olds and urges readers to verify schedules. It closes with reader inquiries about pubic hair shaving and a booklet offer on sinus trouble.
A terse listing names TV stations channels for St Louis 11 Kpl Columbia 17 Kebj tv and Jeff City 13 Kreg tv with Columbia 17 noted as 6 On See Tv. The snippet records local station identifiers and city assignments in a compact reader note.
A dense, period style guide of tonight’s telecasts and film schedule. It notes Waltons family worries at 7 p.m. along with arts programs on Goya and Paradise Lost, a Classic Theater block, and a long list of movies, sports, game shows, and news across channels 2 through 13.
ABC scored top ratings as seven of its shows ranked among the nation’s 20 highest. CBS slipped to third in the weekly averages, a rare fall from its usual front position, while ABC led in the week’s ratings.
Saturday greetings to numerous individuals including Glenn Randall Clay Jones and Mrs. Curt Sims. The piece notes William O. Douglas turning 77 and Angela Lansbury 50, recalls a 1776 footnote about Halifax defense, then reviews ABC and CBS ratings and cancellations of new family hour shows like Big Eddie and Kate McShane, with Sanford and Son leading NBC.
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