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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1976
Page
2
A ten year old songwriter Sy Miller and wife piece titled Open Letter To Man is circulating nationwide. It voices a woman’s plea to restore dignity beyond sexual symbolism in media. The author asks for gentleness, understanding, and love to fulfill a woman’s created purpose.
A short devotional reflections on Luke 12 31 emphasizing seeking the kingdom of God above possessions. It asserts that faith grants meaning and provision beyond worldly needs through God’s generosity.
In a debate on Title IX and the ERA, HEW rules on father-son and mother-daughter events spark criticism from critics including President Ford and Phyllis Schlafly. NOW opposes such restrictions, arguing against sex discrimination, while supporters warn of constitutional shifts under ERA. Mexico
A reader column contains letters to Ann Landers about a hesitant horn player, insomnia from a father’s death, and gratitude for a self help book. Debates over kissing in music life, insomnia causes, and recommendations for coping with nervousness are shared, alongside requests for her booklet on parental strictness.
Dear Dr Thosteson notes glaucoma types and how eyedrops reduce eye pressure, with emphasis on non surgical management when detected early. Other letters discuss IUD related infections, postpregnancy stretch marks, lecithin efficacy, and Dr Thosteson’s volume limits for replies.
Yesterday In Mexico reports the city assuming refuse collection, with former Sunray workers retained by the city. The item also notes birthday greetings and dated historical snapshots from 1926 to 1958, plus brief notices on local business moves and notable birthdays including James Baldwin and Myrna Loy.
Channel lineups show several TV options with movie and sports notes. Programs include The Cheerleaders pilot at 7:00 on channels 4 and 5, Pirates vs Cards baseball at 7:30 on channels 2 3 and 17, and Full House pilot at 7:30 on channels 5 and 10. Multiple film, game show and news blocks fill afternoon and evening slots across stations 2 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 13 17 with weather and local public affairs segments noted.
The station lists three times Daley as a pilot comedy with Don Adams and a cast including a retiree and a grad student, followed by The Night of the Generals with Peter O’Toole. Legacy of Blood airing at 10:30 features Moses Gunn. The schedule also notes Timberjack and multiple daytime shows, movies, and game/program listings across channels with election returns noted.
Actress Joanna Pettet, aging London born star of The Fugitive and Cap tains and the Kings, says she plans comedy after years playing tortured women. She notes her career mold formed after The Group and 1960s dramas, and she aims to seek lighter theater and TV parts once Captains and the Kings airs.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, office hours, and subscription prices. Rates cover local, Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, out-of-state, and military APO, with monthly and yearly options.
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