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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1970
Page
2
The Ledger opposes No 8 proposing higher tax authority for counties townships and schools, urging fair equalization to protect property owners. It supports No 4 allowing school boards to adjust levies without repeat elections, and favors adoption to save costs.
A reflective line cites I Timothy 6 17 urging the rich not to be highminded or trust in uncertain riches. It contrasts worldly fears of market crashes bank failures and theft with the enduring riches offered by the living God that last for eternity.
The Open Forum responds to Mrs. Craddock's piece by contrasting foreign shoe imports with American wages. It cites wage disparities abroad, job losses in 1969, and 235,000 workers in U.S. shoe making, urging passage of bill H.R. 18970 to curb imports and protect domestic jobs. Frances Jesse notes Florsheim and other firms in the sector.
Readers complain Ann Landers miscast a 12 year old boy's desire to sleep with his stepmother after his father’s heart attack. Others urge speaking up to correct sloppy behavior in workplace restrooms. A reader asks how to answer when asked if ever married after an annulled marriage.
A dense OCR of TV listings shows programs across channels with references to news weather sports films and variety shows. Names such as Sal Mineo Anthony Quinn Robert Alda Liberace Ozzie and Harriet Nelson and Gloria Vanderbilt appear amid a jam of times sports events boxing and football alongside movie titles and era personalities.
Reader sees a dense schedule listing Camera Three at 7 30 a m Channel 4 football and movie lineups including Loves of the French and Back to Ba. Multiple stations air Westerns, adventures, and educational programs with chatter about Notre Dame Purdue and various film titles and times.
Mrs R asks about her 4 year old with rapid heartbeats and shortness of breath. Dr Thosteson explains paroxysmal tachycardia, causes, and that most cases in children are nervous in origin, with spells lasting minutes to days. He notes smoking in pregnancy may affect babies, and that doctors may use breathing changes or medications. cautions against assuming serious disease without evaluation.
In Oskaloosa, Marvin Katko sued the Brineys after being wounded by a shotgun booby trap set in their vacant farmhouse. The jury awarded him 30,000 dollars in damages. the Brineys appealed, claiming excessive judgment and arguing self defense. The Iowa Supreme Court was expected to rule within 30 to 90 days.
A week long series on plans for urban renewal opened at the Mexico Housing Authority office in the basement of Saxarfield School. Officials expect working drawings for public housing to be approved soon and bids advertised in the Fort Worth FHUA district. Residences and events from Sept 26 1950 are noted, including Queen Street activities and school band events.
A list of birthday wishes for Anna Balle Weight and companions including Louis Luckner Mrs. Jon FP Wagner Don Bishop Karen Irene Mundy Kay Parrott Mrs. Ray Waite Donna Sie Moser Janet Rue Mrs. Thomas Leonard Jina Sue Shellabarger and Je esa Knipp of Ausvasse.
NBC Movie at 8:00 p.m. features Griffins Miyoshi Umeki and The Lost Man with Rod Skelton. The night includes The Night Fighters with Wagner and Hen run robbery pursuit, plus Dick Cavett and Merv Griffin guests, 1960s dramas and westerns across channels 4 7 8 10.
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