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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1976
Page
2
Mrs. Helen Burchfield advocates a Reader's Digest idea that improvement begins with individuals. She urges residents to examine Mexico, identify liked and disliked aspects, and credit or rectify them through citizen action. The piece frames responsibility as personal and collective effort.
A reflective passage cites Psalm 130:5 on waiting for the Lord. It emphasizes steadfast hope in God’s constant presence and warns against aimless searching.
A reader letter discusses publishing unsigned correspondence and the Ledger’s policy. The editor confirms unsigned letters will not be published and thanks readers for daily Mexico Ledger coverage during a stay, mentioning a pageant and contestants including Sheryl Creswill Miss Independence.
Forbes Magazine weighs the economy's early gains and the slower but steady improvement across many sectors. It notes labor costs rose 2.5 percent in the first quarter and productivity gains support a healthier business climate, with fewer spectacular performers but broadening activity.
In Mexico on Thursday Aug 4 1968 residents voted 1028 to abolish the county superintendent of area office. Also recorded are Kiwanis and flying club leadership changes, local car dealer hires, film stars at the Liberty Theater and county fair results.
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265 with mailing and carrier rates for different regions and armed forces subscription. Office hours run 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m weekdays and 8 00 a m to 3 00 p m Saturdays.
Friday wishes go to Champ Smith Mrs Eugene Foreman Kenneth Steven Higgins Buell Culver Stanley Ray Norton and Betty Rivera. Thursday greetings to Bob Booska. Today Britain is Queen Mother Elizabeth age 76 and Ezra Taft Benson age 77. Bicentennial note recalls Keowee D C report of frontier turmoil from Virginia to Georgia due to British agent instigated Indian attacks.
Widow mother-in-law vows to follow rules to support son and wife, avoid intruding, respect privacy, and foster harmony. Reader questions explore parental influence, hypocrisy, and marriage strain, with Ann Landers offering guidance on boundaries and responsibility.
Patient questions dryness symptoms suggesting Sjogren's disease with dry eyes and mouth and arthritis. The doctor explains female predominance, unknown cause, and limited treatments. Other letters cover iron supplementation in elderly, prostate stone impacts on sexuality, and a 16 year old's fasting inquiry, with cautions against fasting and religiously referencing Dr Thosteson's booklet.
TV listings cover channels KTIV WS from St Louis KTVO Ottumwa KMOX TV St Louis with Cards Pirates game at 6 90 p m and multiple showings. Movies include Bringing Up Baby Jigsaw The Dirty Dozen and The Rainmaker with Katharine Hepburn. Weather and other station notes follow with various time slots and programs.
CBS presents Mixed Company at 7 on Channels 4 7 13 with Barbara Harris and Joseph Bologna about adopted siblings. John and Mary airs at 8 on ABC channels 2 3 17 starring Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow. Alfred Hitchcock tribute at 10 on 9. Midnight Special features Elton John and others at midnight on 5 8 10.
Television review lauds a two hour CBS study of two families from Bulgaria and Poland who emigrate to the United States. It follows their life from a Austrian refugee camp to New York with real footage and reenactments. Alan Arkin narration intrudes briefly but largely supports the families and their hopes.
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