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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1973
Page
2
A local Handi-Shop program seeks to offer meaningful jobs to handicapped individuals unable to work elsewhere. Labor is divided among several workers so each earns well below the minimum wage, but with the benefit of self pride and a first paycheck. The piece urges readers to offer jobs and consider placing handicapped family or friends in the program.
A faith note urging believers that placing lives in God's hands ensures ultimate victory. It cites Romans 8 31 and asserts no power can defeat those who trust in divine protection.
The piece argues two reforms: name all financially liable parties in damage suits and require the losing side in civil cases to pay all expenses including jury costs. Naming insurers could push settlements and making losers cover jury costs may reduce trial days and taxpayer burden.
From Mexico yesterday and Oct 17 1962 notes list Dr Lloyd E Worner 45 dean of Colorado College since 1954 to be its president during homecoming week He is a Mexico native Also mentioned are Delta Sigma Phi pledge Henry Watts at Missouri University and various local civic activities and events from 1953 1923 era records
Dear Ann Landers offers reader queries on weight fears name pronunciation and family dynamics. A Jersey reader seeks help to handle a teasing nickname while another asks about supporting a fiancée against a disapproving mother. Also included is guidance on teen drinking myths and how to engage with weight concerns respectfully.
A reader asks about a 32 year old wife and mother with long term high blood pressure and weight gain. The doctor urges honest evaluation, daily brisk activity, and a full physical exam to uncover any underlying causes. Weight reduction and lifestyle change are essential for BP control and overall health.
Erroneous listings appear for several stations including EY cranes 2 Ktvi St. Louis 3 Ktvo Ottumwa 4 Kmox-ty St. Louis 5 Ked-ty St. Louis 7 Khaa-ty Hannibal 8 Kemu ty Columbia 9 Kete-ty St. Louis 10 Weem-ty Quincy 11 Kole St. Louis 13 Keeg-ty Jeff City 17 Kebey-tv Columbia and a note of 17 & 6 On See Ty. See To 12 Weather.
TV guide notes Julia Child French bread lesson on The French Chef at 6 30 PM on Channel 9. Harvest Festival at 7 00 PM features Oral Roberts hour with Della Reese and Burl Ives. Hospital documentary at 7 00 PM on Channel 9 shows daily drama of a big New York City hospital. World Series times listed with afternoon and evening slots. syndicated shows and children's programs fill the schedule across channels 5 7 9 11 13 58 10 4 3 8 0.
TV listings show The Waltons dilemma on channel 4 7 13 at 7 pm while the World Series fifth game from New York airs at 7 15 pm with pregame. ABC offers West Virginia coal life special at 8 pm on channels 2 3 17 and other movie and talk show airings across major stations with various hosts and guests.
A televised group marriage discussion features Peter Heck publisher of Swing and his wife Suzy, plus Maureen the British participant. Patrick LaFollette and Ann with Joe Hoffman also appear. The talks focus on lifestyle motives beyond sex and the meaning of promiscuity rather than sexual activity.
A cluttered TV schedule lists films and programs from 1946 to 1965 with titles such as Overlanders, Hercules Against the Moon Men, and Cattle King, alongside a long series of newscasts and talk shows. The passage ends with a note about Snyder’s show and a Pasadena couple, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cartzdamner, who celebrate 60 years of marriage and discuss their views on group marriage.
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