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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1974
Page
2
The Missouri Ledger editorial argues for a constitutional prohibition on deficit spending by Congress, except in declared wars, to restore dollar value. It cites President Ford and calls for a commission to study such an amendment while criticizing political double-talk on spending.
Scriptural reflection notes that earthly organizations and material goods fade away. It asserts the enduring vitality of connection with God's kingdom as the sole hope for humans to endure beyond earthly collapse.
The Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a chemical contaminant in oil sprayed to control dust in riding areas caused deaths of about 50 horses and numerous other animals in Missouri. Dioxin exposure linked to birth defects, kidney damage in two daughters, and broader environmental pollution concerns.
A jumble of clues and partial answers forms a Ross crossword puzzle slate. The list includes French shooting match profession size of shot insatiable gaver hunger dismount balsam lived girl s name stalk pee spice law winter ailments baa food fish plant gant mature style of painting church celebration British flyers lgnorant apartment Othello s enemy Persia Hindu title native metal electric current.
Dear Ann Landers explains that in Illinois doctors must have a parent or guardian's consent before treating a minor, except in life threatening cases. Parents should provide written permission with babysitters, include physician name, allergies, chronic illnesses, and tetanus date. A simple contact plan at all times helps hospitals obtain verbal consent if needed.
Mrs B S asks why test methods for diabetes differ and Dr Thosteson explains fasting blood sugar versus sugar tolerance tests, noting hereditary risk and test purposes. Separate letters advise immunization timing for breast fed babies, bruxism tips for a 19 year old, and dental pyorrhea care, urging professional dental evaluation and refusing home remedies. A booklet offer on diabetes is included.
In Mexico area news Ernest Blane and Ed Slavens were re-elected for three-year board terms on Wellsville Rural Fire Association. Bill Nowell and Dick Smith will represent Mexico Country Club in the Central Missouri Cerebral Palsy golf benefit finals this month. Also noted are trip plans, club activities, and a National Defense Day proclamation by Mayor A C White on September 12.
Greetings Sunday celebrate a long list of names including Bobby Christian Alan Scott Harris Tereatha Jackson Juanita Brooks Kathleen Settle Mrs Billy Painter Vickie Lou Earle Walter Woolfolk Mila Jane Smithey Matthew Fairley Carol Silver Chris Wilders Terry Lee Hightshoe and Sherry Lynn Callahan with cake and candles.
Mexico Ledgey lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265, single copy price 15 cents, carrier and mail rates for Audrain and adjoining counties and other Missouri counties, armed forces subscription, and office hours from 8 AM to 5 30 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 3 PM Saturday.
A compact listing shows channels and corresponding city stations including Ktvi St. Louis KHQU Ty Hannibal KTVO Ottumwa KOMU Columbia KMOX St. Louis KETE Ty St. Louis XSD TV St. Louis WEEM Ty Quincy KPL St. Louis KroG Ty Jeff City KebJ Ty Columbia. The entry notes numbered channels and station identifiers with city associations.
Television listings detail a dense slate across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13 17 with Evel Knievel on ABC and CBS promos. Nighttime movies include Shadow on the Shadow 3 PM 43 srowltime and Walk East on Beacon. Major figures mentioned include Lee Major, Hudson Brothers, Alan King, Marvin Gaye, and George Hamilton in a sprawling schedule of sports, documentaries, films, and variety shows.
New York AP notes CBS News special Peace and the Pentagon examines the post Vietnam U S military establishment focusing on Russia threats and rising costs. It features rare Soviet footage and a concise, lucid analysis led by Bob Schieffer with critiques from Pau Warnke and others.
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