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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1974
Page
2
A voiced plea to register and vote, warning that not voting or voting against all current officeholders harms the nation. It notes Audrain county may lose ballots for 10,634 eligible voters, urges registered residents to plan their ballots by choosing candidates who best align with democratic ideals to strengthen America.
A devotional note urges becoming Christ-like through willing seeking study and service to God and to his children, framing faith as active learning and compassionate action. The verse Psalm 119:135 is cited to emphasize guiding light and instruction.
The July letter from the Open Forum Editor explains withdrawal from the Democratic bid for Missouri House District 48 due to health and time constraints. He endorses Ray Hamlett, cites opposition to monopolistic industry practices, and urges Audrain County voters to support annexation of land near Mexico, noting benefits like police, fire, and health protection and federal aid. He signs as Mrs. Lawrence Hoenig seeking Green family history.
DearTotally Confused asks about sex in marriage and loving without desire. Ann explains lack of blanket answers, notes factors like respect and shared interests, and cites potential compensations such as children before addressing other letters about mothers over parenting and letter signings.
Reader asks about dryness in the nose and repeated nosebleeds. Dr Thosteson explains atrophic rhinitis, warns against deep oily nasal drops due to lung risk, suggests nasal irrigations and possible hormone therapy, and notes crusts causing odor. Also addresses cryptitis and asparagus intake with vitamin notes.
Yesterday crowds in Mexico lined the streets for the 13th annual festival parade with twelve floats and eight bands entering the event this morning. The column also notes notable local news from 1954 to 1924 including ABA membership, club leadership, theater debuts, and birthday wishes for several residents.
A fragmented broadcast listing notes erroneous entries for channels including Khqu ty Hannibal and Kete ty St Louis with references to Columbia Jeff City and Quincy. It hints at unreported changes by stations and points readers to TV 12 for weather and related corrections.
Tonight features The Waltons at 7 on channels 4 7 and 13 with new neighbors. CBS Movie Cold Turkey airs at 8 on those channels, followed by varied programs and specials including Dean Martin roast and The Dream Girls of Hollywood on 10:30.
TV guide items announce Kung Fu at 7 00 p m on channels 2 3 and 17 The Graduate starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft airs at 8 00 p m on channels 4 7 and 13 The Johnny Carson Tonight show features Fernando Lamas The Midnight Special at 12 00 a m on channel 5 8 10 hosted by Fats Domino with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and the Coasters at Tulsa State Fair listed among film offerings including GI Blues Stand At Apache River The Hunchback Of Notre Dame and other titles with multiple channel listings and times across the day
Publication details for Mexico Cedovr. Rates listed for single copy, monthly carrier, and mail subscriptions across Audrain and neighboring counties, other Missouri counties, and out-of-state. Offices open 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 Saturdays.
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