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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1976
Page
2
The editorial lauds ABC for the Montreal Games telecast, noting 75 hours of air time over 17 days with high profits from ads. It praises the network’s performance, cites ratings success, and contrasts it with Munich and Moscow projections, calling it television at its best.
A devotional excerpt extols God’s goodness and mercy praising the Lord for healing forgiveness salvation and renewal. The text highlights remembering benefits and blessing God with gratitude and faith.
Dwight Bingham of Slater Mo argues that national leaders rhetoric on nuclear weapons masks deeper issues. He urges drastic cuts to the military budget to fund housing, jobs, schools, and social programs, warning of war minded culture and electoral influence by the military industrial complex. Independent candidates could challenge the systemic stalemate.
Reader asks if nicotinic acid can aid memory in circulatory problems. Dr Thosteson notes B vitamin nicotinic acid can dilate vessels and improve circulation but may not help advanced senility with brain injury. He warns against overreliance and warns of flushing.
The Governor's Mansion library dedication marks an elegant restoration with public and private funding. Mr. and Mrs. James S. McDonnell of St. Louis donated 50000 dollars to extend refurbishments in the Great Hall and alcove. Missouri Mansion Preservation Inc. coordinates furnishings and tours have drawn over 100000 visitors, with ongoing work to restore other first-floor rooms and a safer, more comfortable home for Missouri's first family.
Local reader asks how to handle a husband who demands nightly sex after 15 months of marriage while she works full time and handles chores. Ann calls him selfish and suggests practical help like sharing housework and setting boundaries. Several readers seek guidance on etiquette for gifts and hosting.
TV schedule notes from channels in St. Louis Ottumwa and nearby markets. Reports from the Republican Convention at 6 30 pm across channels 4 5 7 6 10 and 13. Grammy duo Captain and Tennille host a variety special at 7 50 on channels 2 3 and 17 with music and sketches. Roy Clark performs on Evening at Pops at 8 00 on channel 9. Movies and various news programs fill the afternoon and evening lineup with Descriptions of classic films and show times across ABC CBS NBC and local channels.
A Kansas City Republican primary event at 6:30 pm features a vote between Jerry Ford and Ronald Reagan across multiple dates. The listing notes TV coverage by ABC and other programs including Strange Sleep on Nova and historical and civic programming across PBS and local stations.
FICTION Trinity Uris Dolores The Deep Suagann The Lonely Lady Benchley Touch Not The Cat Stewart. NONFICTION Passages Sheehy The Final Days Woodward Bernstein A Year Of Beauty And Health Sassoon Lyndon Johnson Learn Scoundrel Time Hellman.
AP writer Jay Sharbutt describes the North Carolina delegation floor at the GOP National Convention, noting cameras and reporters, limited access, and the contrast with ABC and CBS booths. He observes the atmosphere, mentions Betty Ford and Rockefeller’s wife arrival, and contrasts TV coverage with onfloor excitement. Pearl Bailey to star in a musical saluting the American worker, with Morton Gould music and Carolyn Leigh lyrics.
Forest Noel, president of the Central Missouri Livestock Auction and a governor Hearnes staff colonel, was elected chairman of the Democratic county committee. Petitions circulated to call an election establishing a nursing home district in Vandalia.
Thursday celebrates multiple local birthday honorees including Mrs Kavan Stull Hugh Everett Ferrier Mrs David A Moore Mrs Ralph McGuire Judy Johnson John Kevin Albright Bill Zimmermann Carol Jean Kribble Donald Autenreith Scott Bousquet Joseph Miller Jr and Barry McDonnell Entertainer Mae West turns 83 and Franklin D Roosevelt Jr 62 Two hundred years ago the New York Convention advised evacuating women and children from the city per George Washingtons guidance.
The Mexico Ledger lists subscription rates by region including local, county, and out of state, with monthly and yearly options. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St, and office hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
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