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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues American press excels yet falls short of guiding public safety and praises Ralph Nader for pushing safer cars. It cites a recall letter for a major car maker detailing torque issues and free boltdown fixes, urging proactive reporting and stronger press leadership for consumer protection.
A devotional note cites Exodus 24 3 urging all people to follow the commandments injunctions and teachings of God in unison, reinforcing collective commitment to divine guidance.
October brings Community Chest in Mexico with funds going to 14 agencies including East Central Mo Assn for Mental Health. The drive funds services like information and referral drug education and senior activities while stressing mental health needs across ages. No door to door campaign this year and a focus on encouraging large contributions to support all agencies. The Mexico Jaycee Wives host a book fair on Oct 18 19 to fund a scholarship for the local Vocational Technical School with thanks to donors merchants and Ledger publicity.
Sanford Jacobs reports in the Wall Street Journal that baking soda is a versatile miracle product used for fireproofing trees treating skin odor control and many other household and agricultural applications. The piece notes Church & Dwight Co. dominates sales and that keeps mystery about the total uses.
A reader asks about a drama teacher who gropes students with innocent excuses, while other letters discuss neighbor disputes over a polluted lawn and handling offensive language around grandchildren. Ann Landers advises clear boundaries and encourages addressing harmful behavior directly.
Radio and television station identifiers from multiple markets list channel numbers and city marks. The table names KTVI KHGATV KTVO and others with cities St. Louis Hannibal Ottumwa Columbia Jefferson City and Quincy, showing channel allocations and call signs for local broadcasts.
TV guide style listing shows The Waltons at 7 on channels 4 7 and 13 with CBS Movie Guess Who's Coming To Dinner at 8 on 4 7 13 starring Spencer Tracy Katharine Hepburn and Sidney Poitier. Other items include Flip Wilson at multiple times with Belafonte Burns and Schreiber plus Ironside at 8 on several channels and The Advocates 7 debate on death penalty.
A reader asks about spotting after menopause and the potential for a D and C, noting cancer as a concern but outlining other causes and the need for prompt investigation. The column explains bullous emphysema, possible surgical decompression, and advises home care limits for advanced cancer, suggesting physician home visits if necessary. It also provides contact details for Overeaters Anonymous and a booklet offer on menopause with instructions to mail 35 cents and a stamped return envelope.
Local TV guide lists CBS movies at 8:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 13 Beneath the Planet of the Apes with James Franciscus following Charlton Heston. Channel 11 presents Citizen Kane with Orson Welles. Dean Martin Show at 9:00 features William Holden, William Conrad, Dan Rowan Nipsey Russell and others.
AP reports the Senate Watergate hearings will resume next Tuesday with shorter PBS coverage. Most public TV stations favored ending gavel to gavel and abridged three hour repeats due to cost and audience fatigue. NPACT notes production costs averaged twelve thousand dollars per evening before, and PBS will relay committee schedules to stations for possible limited coverage.
Mexico Ledges publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 200 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Single copy by carrier in Mexico and trade area towns costs 2.00 per month. Mail rates vary by county and region with annual and short-term options listed. Armed forces members pay 1.25 per month. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
Activities in Jefferson City and Mexico include nursing home leadership sessions, Interfraternity Council officers at Missouri School of Mines, and community notices. Local sports report Mexico High School’s homecoming loss to Sedalia, while Diane Cowley begins Air Force training. The piece notes church memberships, Junior Chamber events, Yard of the Month winners, and a 1923 Phi Delta Theta alumni dinner.
A birthday tribute lists Mrs. James H. Redhouse Noah Hudson Mrs. Eugene Higbee James Ward Jimmy Bybee Joel Moore Marlin Nation Carmen Lolita Coates Mrs. Gary Engle Daniel Warren Johnson Jimmy Eastwood Rebecca Ann Whatley and Stella Salmons, wishing them a joyful weekend celebration.
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