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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1973
Page
2
A satirical critique of 1974 federal rules requiring seat belts and a mandatory buzzer in all cars. The piece ridicules the buzzer as torture and argues people will resist the regulation, citing strong pro freedom sentiment from readers.
A brief sermon-like note urges prayer for spiritual and physical sight. It cites Psalm 146 8 about the Lord opening eyes and asks readers to seek divine correction of insight while acknowledging cataract concerns and seeking medical help.
Norman L. Merrell 68Monticello DMonticello presides as chairman of the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee after succeeding Donald L. Manford Kansas City this year. A farm boy educator, Merrell taught in Lewis County for 21 years then ran a livestock and grain operation. Born April 12 1924 near Williamstown he holds a Culver Stockton BS and a Colorado MBA. He emphasizes serving all Missourians while warning that balances are lean despite a windfall and upcoming funding needs.
Ex Sgt Edward Simko writes to Ledger seeking help locating Ronald W. Wells born and raised in the town. Wells, who saved Simko’s life, has been out of contact since discharge after six and a half years. Simko notes Wells’ parents still live in Mexico Missouri and provides his Barstow California address for replies.
Dear Ann Landers answers readers on how to address retired officials, how often to contact in-laws, and a single woman’s take on dating at 40. The column covers modest build ups used by spouses, guidance for telling parents to cool it, and a plea for men to pursue dates, offering a drug booklet order.
A doctor answers reader questions on epilepsy, recommending the Epilepsy Foundation of America for information and a lay-friendly book The Child with Convulsions by Henry Baird M D. He notes limited up-to-date lay books, mentions a pending paperback, and provides steps to obtain pamphlets and services from epilepsy centers.
Erroneous station listings appear with multiple entries for St Louis Ottumwa Quincy and other cities. The text notes many due to unreported changes by stations See Tv 12. Weather reference appears at the end with unclear context.
CBS airs a half hour guide to the energy crisis for youth at 11 30 a m on channels 4 7 and 13. Football Tennessee versus Alabama follows at 11 45 on channels 2 3 and 17 with a pre game at 11 30. A children film festival midday features Tjorven Batsman and a baby seal in Sweden. Hawks versus Suns clocks 1 30 p m from Phoenix on channels 4 7 and 13. World Series from Oakland at 2 45 with a pre game at 2 30. Rudi Lubbers versus Muhammad Ali via satellite from Indonesia on Wide World of Sports at 4 p m on channels 2 3 and 17.
Televised highlights include ABC debut of The Six Million Dollar Man at 7:30 PM on channels 2 4 17, NBC airings The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid at 8 PM with Cliff Robertson and Robert Duvall. Also Mary Tyler Moore at 8 PM, Blues vs North Stars hockey at 8, Carol Burnett guests at 9, multiple film and sports schedules across channels.
Actress Jean Peters screens again in Winesburg, Ohio on Channel 9 at 7 p.m. Monday. Peters plays Elizabeth Willard, a restless mother in a small town, with Joseph Bottoms as her city dreaming son and Albert Salmi as the father.
Reports from Mexico and nearby towns include Robert Toalson healing from a fractured thigh at Audrain Hospital after a game injury, Kenneth Yager honored by ASTM for scholastic ability, and several residents traveling to Kansas City for Eastern Star meetings. Also dated notes record a Girl Scouts pet show winner, cooperative harvest efforts near Benton City, and Missouri Day essay contest winners.
Publication details list daily schedule excluding Sundays and holidays, mailing rates by region, and office hours. Rates cover in area, Audrain and neighboring counties, all Missouri counties, out-of-state, and armed forces subscriptions. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm weekdays and 6:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturdays.
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