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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1975
Page
2
The piece argues that a CBS led liberal stance condemns winning and favors losers. It recounts critics who say competition harms youth and asserts that true winners are those who achieve what they strive for in life. The editorial urges Americans to embrace personal effort and pay the price to become who they want to be.
A religious reflection notes that believers face trials and even death, yet faith in God sustains. It cites Revelation 2 10 and asserts that life is God given, encouraging steadfast devotion amid suffering.
Open Forum notes voter choice on Sept 29 to decide creating two ambulance districts with a tax up to 15 cents per 100 valuation. Concerns include staffing 24 hours per day, insurance, unemployment, and time off. Editor Latney Barnes supports defiance of the law. James W. Clement endorses Sen William Cason as governor hopeful in Missouri.
A note wishing a large group birthday blessings on Sunday. The message lists many names from various towns and includes additional greetings to several individuals and groups. It mentions Vandalia Geet Harves and the names Benty E Steinman and William Allen Duckworth Sr. plus Presley J Neson of Laddonia. The last line refers to Joe Pasternak turning 74 and an actress named Rusemary with unclear last name.
Readers question dancing myths about men and dancers. Ann Landers debunks the notion that only gay men dance well. She also answers about aging libido from L-Dopa, menopausal heat, and a reader’s friction with a strict, busy wife, offering advice and a booklet request.
Inquiries about snoring and sleep disruption frame a colonial era advice column. The 1965 1955 1945 1935 1925 clippings note civic happenings from Audrain County Missouri, including Audrain Hospital sticker plans and notable local appointments and events.
Snoring results from air rushing through the mouth and vibrating the soft palate. Causes include large tonsils adenoids nasal polyps bent septum allergy and fatigue. Back sleeping and pillow down can worsen it while many gadgets exist though not universally effective. Some suggest medical evaluation if snoring signals a underlying ailment and even drastic measures to protect marriages.
AP television writer Jay Sharbutt reports Nielsen figures for the week ending Sept 14. Four new shows reach top ratings, led by Phyllis in third and Switch seventh, while several others rank midpack. A dozen new titles underperform, with Three for the Road at the bottom among prime time. CBS Beacon Hill previously led time slots, raising questions about future performance and network strategies.
Harry Morgan debuts as the new commanding officer in MASH at 7 30 p m on channels 4 7 and 13 with a regular army angle. Also Hawaii Five O features a police plane crash leaving Steve McGarrett with an uninjured prisoner at 8 p m on the same trio of channels. The Kansas City Massacre movie dramatizes FBI chief Melvin Purvis in a 1933 gangland era tale on ABC at 8 p m on channels 2 3 and 17.
A dense schedule lists camera Three and Lamp Unto My Feet on Channel 4, Notre Dame football, Sargent Shriver press, Morality panels, and a long slate of sports including Cards vs Pirates, Rams vs Cowboys, and Falcons vs Cardinals. Also features films, religious programs, and late-night movies across channels with multiple time slots and cross-channel overlaps.
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