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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1975
Page
2
An editorial ponders Patty Hearst and parenting, asking if a child’s path stems from family or fate. It recalls Gen Douglas MacArthur’s fatherly prayer urging strength, self knowledge, courage under stress, humility, humor, and future leadership with memory of the past.
A short reflective message cites Numbers 24 17 about a star rising from Jacob and Israel, urging readers to lift their eyes, avoid despair, and seek a renewed vision for a brighter world.
In this letter county judge driven by a federal directive condemns revenue sharing pressure as blackmail. Monroe County Ambulance district ran a $16000 deficit in its first year and must raise its levy. Proponents claim the levy cannot exceed 15 cents per $100 yet constitutional limits fade in policy struggles.
Yesterday in Mexico the Audrain County Historical Museum announced Mrs. Ed Hodge joined the staff as a research curator to direct historical research and writing and to set up student programs in coordination with schools. Other archival items note local leadership changes across decades.
Dear Ann Landers columns present three reader questions about gun safety in a Texas home, social dining etiquette with stingy friends, and a 42 year old mother mimicking Joan Rivers. Advice suggests keeping guns secured, organizing pot lucks, and limiting a mother’s presence during visits, with contact details for guidance.
A reader asks how to tell if a child is hyperkinetic and what to do. Dr Thosteson notes true hyperkinesis requires expert diagnosis, with signs of restlessness and attention problems, and possible drug treatment if confirmed. He cautions to consider hunger, allergies, and home factors, and recommends physical and psychological evaluation before medication.
AP reviewer savages CBS new series Bronk starring Jack Palance. A reform mayor, a rebuilt 1955 Cadillac, and a wandering three murder plot fail to engage, with muddled storytelling and weak performances. Palance adds a softer edge but cannot save the troubled pilot.
In French Polynesia a film titled Tiko and the Shark opens a Children's Film Festival at noon across channels 4 7 and 13. Prime slots include Wide World of Sports at 1 PM with stock car racing at Darlington and Ryder Cup reports, plus Missouri U football on ABC at 2 partnering Illinois U in Champaign.
A dense Sunday guide lists early morning arts and religion programs on Channel 4 and 2 through 11, including Camera Three, Lamp Unto My Feet, and Notre Dame football highlights. It also covers sports, movies, and late-night news across channels 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 with detailed time slots and cross-channel airings.
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