Editorial: For Something To Worry About On Gene Crossing
The Mexico Ledger opines on genetic engineering advancing beyond fiction. It cites Japan's plans to mate a woman and an ape and reports progress in fusing human cells with plants and other species. The piece questions ethics, potential benefits, and risks, urging public debate on manipulating life.
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Japan
NFL
Jack Mabley
Chicago Daily News
June Goodfield
Random House
Columbia University
Erwin Chargaff
Enduring Fear of God Trumps Riches and Trouble
A devotional line cites Proverbs praising the fear of the Lord over wealth and turmoil. It asks for divine grant of riches stemming from reverence for God and closes with an Amen.
Mexico ADA Bike-A-Thon thanked riders and sponsors alike
The Mexico Branch of the American Diabetes Association held its annual Bike-A-Thon on October 1 to support Camp Hickory Hill. 74 riders from Audrain County including Mexico Vandalia Laddonia Rush Hill Martinsburg and Benton City participated. Special thanks go to Hardee's Craig Flynn for free coupons. to the Mexico Ledger and Audrain Broadcasting Co. for advertising. to nurses Mrs. Jane Young Mrs. Teresa Brightwell and Mrs. Wiita Sherwood. to the Little Dixie CB Club for checkpoint duties. and to all sponsors whose support made the event a success.
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Mexico
American Diabetes Association
Camp Hickory Hill
Audrain County
Vandalia
Lad
Norman (Janet) Williams
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details with pricing by region including Mexico and trade area towns at $3.00 per month and $33 per year, Audrain county rates, other Missouri counties, out-of-state, and armed forces membership. Office hours run 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, with Saturday hours 7:30 to 1:00.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Halloween Safety and Family Guidance from Ann Landers
This reader column covers Halloween safety tips for parents with advice to monitor children under 11, wear visible costumes, and host a home party. It also addresses concerns about a family member who is gay, clarifies child protection messages, and promotes a youth sex guidance booklet with contact details for Ann Landers.
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Ann
Ann Landers
Greg
Sis
P.O
Chicago
Linois
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings Preview Highlights
TV schedule notes guests Donny and Marle at 7:00 PM on channels 2 3 17 featuring Ben Vereen Kristy McNichol Big Bird and comics Billy Crystal Johnny Dark. A two hour Bob Hope special airs at 7 00 on channels 5 8 10 with Bing Crosby Lucille Ball and clips from Hope’s 54 movies. ABC Movie Having Babies II airs at 8:00 on channels 2 3 17 with stories of three expectant couples and birth scenes.
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Marle
Ben Vereen
Kristy McNichol
Big Bird
Billy Crystal
Johnny Dark
Bob Hope
Bing Crosby
Lucille Ball
Phil Donahue
Hollywood
Brad Bhinch
Fernwood
MacNeil-Lehrer
Quincy
Mary Hartman
Weekend and Movie Lineup Highlights Across Channels
A sprawling listing outlines TV and film for channels 2 3 17 and others. Highlights include The Skating Rink and Winter of the Witch runtimes, NCAA football Nebraska Oklahoma State, Best Of Families opener, Sports Spectacular events, and various old movies and NBC CBS NBC schedules with multiple time slots and channel references.
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Hermione Gingold
Nebraska
Arizona
Norton-Young
Garden of Eden Cousteau
Dear Dr Thosteson helps on sexual impotence and alcohol issues
A reader asks about long marriage sexual health in which impotence strains the couple. Dr Thosteson notes psychological factors, aging, and suggests loving alternatives beyond intercourse. Other letters request guidance on a husband’s heavy beer drinking, possible allergy infertility links, and a booklet on bad breath.
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Dr. Thosteson
Mexico Chronicle Briefs From 1937 To 1972 Notes
Local items report missing boys found on farms near Hartsburg after three days, WPA adult education at the Mexico City event, deer hunting permits in Audrain County, and city council focus on traffic in 1957. Other notes cover Halloween party prizes, moves by residents, church messages, mule deer hunts, and a regional post office award. The pages span 1937 1947 1957 1967 1972 with brief society civic and sport mentions.
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Bis
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Country Club
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Mareena Johnson
Richard Barth
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Park Circle
Walter Johnson
Auxvasne
Audrain
Glenn M. Barnes
Missouri
Loyd M. Stephens
Thompson
C. A. Isenmann
Mexico City
J.R. Wheeler
Mexico
Mexico Kiwanis Club
Joe F. McGrew
Mexico Post Office
Sunday TV Listings and Program Highlights
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