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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1977
Page
2
The piece argues secrecy harms public safety citing Massachusetts CORI laws. It highlights a Boston Globe report about a 49 year old bus driver with a sex offense history hired due to CORI restrictions. It argues openness helps prevent crime and protect children.
A reflective note on shared identity as heirs to a royal lineage, citing Judges 8 18 and affirming that all people are children of the King of Kings, emphasizing universal kinship and spiritual unity.
Readers express gratitude for Ledger coverage of the Miss Missouri Peageant and memories from Atlantic City photos. A Winters family note praises the city of Mexico Missouri and recalls a charity stop in Auxvasse en route to Kansas City. A reader challenges Hatch Act repeal, arguing prior restrictions safeguarded civil service integrity and questions current legislation.
Senator Thomas F. Eagleton argues that H R 10 would revise the Hatch Act to let most government workers run for office and participate in partisan campaigns on their own time while preserving safeguards against using official influence. He notes restricted personnel remain under strict prohibitions and that the Civil Service Commission would determine precise restrictions and administration of political activity.
A reader asks about a husband who dials his mother only when drunk, and how to handle years of impact. Also included is Dr Leslie Nicholas’s guidance on kissing related to sexually transmitted infections and a plug for Ann Landers new The Bride's Guide with mailing details.
Reader asks about tremor not Parkinsons. Dr Thosteson explains intentional tremor linked to aging arteriosclerosis, familial tremor possible, no rest tremor, no treatment. notes other serious brain disorders would show clearer signs and suggests sewing as therapy.
The Jefferson City News Tribune notes opposition to Alberta Slavin's appointment by Governor Teasdale to the Missouri Public Service Commission. Critics cite failure to reside in the area, alleged bias on utilities, and lack of a sponsor in the Senate. Opponents urge the special session on August 10 to reject the nomination.
The National Farmers Union states farm prices are below 1973 levels for many commodities while costs of essentials farmers buy have more than doubled. It cites specific price drops for wheat corn and beef against higher costs for items like trucks equipment fuel and fertilizer. Wages interest and fertilizer costs have risen, raising concerns Congress should consider in farm policy.
Variety hour features Julie Andrews Jack Cassiday Ken Berry Rich Lite and Alice Ghostley at 7 00 p m Channel 11. Also sports tennis final rounds from South Orange N J and ABCs Reds Dodgers or Cubs Pirates on 2 3 17 NBC Movie The Family Way at 8 00 p m with Hayley Mills John Mills and Hywel Bennett plus extensive station listings and later film lineup
A dense local TV guide recounts Tonight’s schedule with Jack Benny reruns on Chanels 4 7 13 at 7 00 p.m. and Cardinal Baseball Cards vs Mets on Channel 5. It notes performances by Koste Lanetz and Menuhin with the National Symphony at 7 00 on Channel 9, plus In Performance at Wolf Trap a repeat. The listing covers ABC Movie at 6 00 on Channels 2 3 17 Griffin and Phoenix A Love Story starring Peter Falk and Jill Clayburgh, and various daytime and late night programs across stations with multiple films operas and children’s shows, including 12 30 p.m Casque d Or and 1 00 Guadalcanal Odyssey, among scores of entries.
A collection of brief notes from August 1877, 1927, 1987 and 1947 recounts: Bob Trueman buys a luxury two horse carriage and receives a gold mounted whip. Mr and Mrs Howard Pearson complete a 4500 mile eastward motor trip without a puncture. East Liberty street residents seek dust control measures. a houseboat test near Coffman's Reach is readied for occupancy. racer Johnny Tersinor sustains injuries after a crash at Audrain County Fair.
Birthday greetings for multiple individuals in Omaha are noted alongside plans for Almarel Stables horses at the Audrain County Fair Horse Show. A new building housing L P Moellenbeck’s plumbing and heating business is announced in Mexico.
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