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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1977
Page
2
A town thrives on change and its people. Mexico excels in leadership with many civic leaders across occupations and a high share of professionals. The piece urges vigor, vision, and courage to continue the town's journey.
A memorial service honors a life of generosity as words from Acts 10 4 echo the value of prayers alms and deeds. The fragrance of a kind act lingers in memory beyond the day of tribute.
In Kansas City the U S International Trade Commission hears Missouri and Kansas cattlemen press for higher walls against foreign beef The Springfield Leader Press argues protectionism worsens outcomes suggesting exports create jobs and warning against automatic protection as economic self harm from Washington
Greetings go out on Saturday to Champ Smith, Mrs Eugene Foreman, Kenneth Steven Higgins, Buell Culver of Auxvasse and Betty Rivers with best wishes from their community and families.
The latest weekly best sellers feature fiction titles such as The Thorn Birds by McCullough Crash Of 79 by Erdman Condominium by MacDonald Ilusions by Bach and Full Disclosure by Safire. Nonfiction includes Your Erroneous Zones by Dyer The Dragons Of Eden by Sagan Looking Out For 1 by Ringer The Book Of Lists by Wallechinsky It Didn't Start With Watergate by Lasky.
A letter recalls a 1939 Dodge burial gag, then a Los Angeles woman’s $2.5 million estate and burial in a lace nightgown in a Ferrari. A 13 year old reports her father’s suspected shoplifting, and readers critique Ann Landers guidance on in laws language use.
A reader asks if cataplexy, not catalepsy, explains multiple attacks misattributed to drunkenness. The doctor outlines cataplexy as sudden loss of muscle tone linked to narcolepsy, triggered by strong emotions, and notes stimulant treatment and neurology referral. Advice includes reviewing events for patterns and considering prune juice as a laxative with caution.
NBC Movie at 7:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10 features Guilty or Innocent The Sam Shepherd Murder Case a repeat of the 1975 three hour drama based on the Cleveland case The Chinatown profile repeats at 9 00 on 8 Dogs Cats and Other Important People is a 90 minute look at pets and owners at 11 40 on 2 3 17.
A dense schedule lists films and programs across channels with titles such as The Legend of Hell House Zabriskie Point and Waterloo Bridge. It notes showings for The Spinners Midnight Special Abbott programs, various soaps and game shows, plus late night cinema and weather updates from multiple stations.
AP reports Mel Shavelson's planned ABC movie includes a scene showing President Eisenhower's wartime secretary Kay Summersby affair and letters to General Marshall. Ike's family questions the letters' existence and cautions the portrayal, while producers defend the draft as not reflecting Ike's view.
A chronicle of property sales, department store specials, fair openings, and civic actions spanning 1877 to 1972 in Audrain County Missouri. Notable items include Hart selling land near Modoc, rising fair attendance, annexation talks, and political debates for state representation in Mexico and Hardin Park.
Mexican Linger, published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington, Mexico MO, offers prices by area including 2.50 per month and 27 per year for local carriers, with mail rates outlined for Audrain and surrounding counties, other Mo. counties, and out of state. Office hours run weekdays 7:30 to 5:30 and Saturdays 7:30 to 1:00.
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