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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1977
Page
2
An editorial argues Easter centers not only on lilies but on crosses. It asserts crosses strengthen, shape character, citing Lincoln Roosevelt Kennedy Truman Johnson Churchill and others, saying adversity builds greatness. Editor notes reprinting from The Ledger due to requests.
The passage reflects Luke 24 6 the risen Lord at the heart of the gospel. It proclaims God power over sin and the promise of eternal life for believers through Christ rise from the dead and humanity's future resurrection to be with God
Open Forum Editor letter from Mr and Mrs Clyde Cash urging Senator Merrell to oppose SB 275. They claim the bill strips parents in state facilities of control over transfers and placements, naming court as the sole recourse. They call for separate provisions for mentally retarded and developmentally disabled individuals and insist parents retain final voice in care and environment.
Birthday wishes go to Lowell Hagan Gene Exendine Mrs Ernest Exendine Fran Wilson Arthur Davis Janet Heath Earl White Deanna Lynn Campbell Raymond Bybee Shirley Crump Bud Davis Mrs H Gene Davis Charles L Morris Jr Lori Ann Kehl Mary Ellen Gould and to Michael Jackson on Saturday in a local society note.
A teenage letter asks how to know if he or she is sane amid thoughts of shooting classmates. Ann urges immediate psychiatric evaluation and family doctor referral. Additional letters discuss erotic photographs at home, parental boundary setting, and dating etiquette guidance including a request for Ann Landers' dating booklet.
Readers ask how gravel forms in urine and if diet matters. The doctor explains crystals may resemble gravel, requires microscopic urinalysis to identify phosphates oxalates urates or cysteine, and notes infection or stones as possibilities. X-ray and urine tests help confirm stones, with parathyroid, milk intake, and diet factors discussed.
A chronicle of notable events from April 8 across decades: Methodist pastors assigned in Vandalia Middletown and New Florence. 1927 Green family arrival in New York en route to Mexico. a restitution tale from a former local schoolgirl. 1937 Mexico Refractories Co expansion and Audrain rural teacher raises. 1947 doctor panel at Audrain Hospital and a Ford reminiscence of Henry Ford’s 1903 visit. 1967 Shell Foundation fellowship for Rayman Richardson of Mexico. 1972 Missouri UDC spring meeting and a new VFW Auxiliary slate. Cannon Dam project update with five years plus delay expected.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265 and postage information. It provides pricing by region with monthly and yearly rates and military subscriptions, plus office hours 7 30 am to 5 30 pm weekdays and 7 30 to 1 00 pm Saturday.
Erroneous listings aside, the page highlights tonight’s TV lineup with Danny and Marie on a Hall of Fame tour at 7 p.m. on channels 2 4 17, cartoons at 7 on channels 4 7 13, and a slate of movies and shows including Bang The Drum Slowly and Channel 6s 31 away games. It notes sports previews, late-night movies, and a mix of network, local, and syndicated programs across stations 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 11 13 17 and 30 with multiple times and titles.
Readable listings show a full day of TV and sports. Highlights include Cardinals at 12:15 p.m. on multiple channels, Royals vs Tigers at 1:15 on Channel 17, Masters golf third round at 3:00, and San Diego against Cincinnati at 7:00 p.m. plus various cartoons, movies, and NBC/ABC/CBS/Newscasts throughout the day. The guide combines channel numbers, show titles, and times for a busy Saturday program slate.
The listing outlines morning concerts and documentaries on Channel 4 and 5, Easter services at First Baptist Church of Washington, plus a busy array of sports and classics across networks. Notable items include Philadelphia vs Washington basketball, Masters golf final round, and Jesus of Nazareth on NBC.
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