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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1977
Page
2
A local speaker argues Mexico is a strong town economically and civically but warns residents are on a civic plateau. He cites national and international leaders among local industries and praise for stores and service institutions, urging continued effort to achieve the best city hall schools storefronts and civic services, ending with a proverb about avoiding dishonesty.
Reader letter criticizes front page on Mexico Public Safety pay, questions Ledger coverage choices. Urges reporting on sales tax election costs, city manager junket, and underreported city needs, calling for balanced, objective reporting and fewer political campaigns.
Birthday wishes go to Mrs. Walter Spene Mrs. Glen Maxwell Kevin Eugene Scott John Knipp Bob Steinman Geneva Sue Haney Stevie Marshall Michael Newbrough Lois Ann Borcherding Joyce Ann Young Jo Ann Helwig and Sheryl Camp on Sunday The note also marks Neil Armstrong turning 47 and film director John Huston turning 71 this year.
Letter questions address how a 120 pound wife can throw out a 194 pound husband amid weak divorce laws in Missouri. Ann argues a woman can find a way to leave a bad marriage and notes men can also lose custody if mothers are deemed unfit. The exchange includes audience versions of a song lyric and a gift exchange dilemma, with guidance and a sales pitch for Ann Landers’ booklet.
Dear Mr. E C D and readers pose questions about rhinoplasty age limits and cost. After 18 nasal bones and cartilage are fully formed and surgery may correct deformities. Costs vary by doctor and extent, roughly around 1000 dollars, with emphasis on weighing psychological and personal life impacts before proceeding.
August entries note the death of Audrain County farmer and Civil War Confederate veteran at 41, Hassen Bros plan milk purchases, and a series of historical items including prosecutions, a county GOP figure's passing, bus line consolidations, and the first helicopter at the local airport.
Initial steps by the Methodist Church toward erecting a new church school on the south line of the church property facing Cole Street. The old parsonage will be replaced, consolidating Sunday School use in a single location.
Channel listings note a 7:00 p.m. Cry Of A Hurting World fundraiser hosted by Dr. Stan Mooneyham on Channel 2 with celebrity guests for six hours. Also at 7:00 p.m. Year At The Top debuts a sport comedy about two young songwriters on channels 4, 7, and 13, plus a dense slate of sports and movie selections across ABC CBS and NBC including They Call Me Mister Tibbs and The Legend of Hell House among others.
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