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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1977
Page
2
Editorial notes a weekend item from Utrecht where the Dutch army draftees union opposes serving on NATO bases citing rights over overtime pay, hair length, and saluting. It contrasts NATO’s broadened role with Dutch union rules and mocks the idea of a Russian army union.
A devotional closing petition asks guidance to entrust lives to the all wise Father in heaven with Amen.
Mrs William D Barker of Montgomery City writes to The Ledger praising the paper but challenging its Panama Canal editorial. She warns against views that would hand the canal to the Russians and urges continued support for the publication.
The Kansas City Times notes New York State Crime Victims Compensation has authorized payments for those injured in the Son of Sam shootings and survivors of dead victims, with about $20 million paid since the program's 11-year existence and $6 million available this year. It cites broader momentum for state and federal aid, including a House committee approved bill to fund half the payments up to 50,000 per victim, and highlights a California program that boosted public action for victims.
Ocean Beach on Fire Island faces a clash over a strict anti littering rule that bans eating in public and carrying open food. Three residents plead not guilty claiming constitutional issues with the ordinance while local merchants and the ACLU weigh challenges. The village prosecutor has doubts about the policy’s wisdom as the court case tests limits on public behavior rules.
The column addresses readers entangled in caregiving costs for an elderly mother and handling the emotional strain. It offers guidance on grace, not action, to cope with aging parents who outlive their mental or physical faculties, plus a baffling neighbor problem and dating discouragement.
Reader asks why breasts swell before menses and how to cope. Response notes hormonal engorgement after ovulation, possible amplification with cystic breast disease, and tips: gentle care, timing of treatment, aspirin or diuretics, reduced salt and fluids, proper bra use, and-considering symptoms, seek medical check for lumps.
Tonight's channels rerun mixed listings. Highlights include Jack Benny 1964 with Mel Blanc on channels 4 13, and a 9 channel documentary The Man Who Wouldn't Keep Quiet about a Soviet dissident. Also Savage 1975 Smash-up on Interstate 5 at 8 on channels 2 3 17 plus Verdi La Traviata adaptation on channel 9.
Fort Madison Iowa television guide lists a 6:30 p.m. rodeo special on Channel 10 and a 7:00 p.m. report on Alaskan wolves with Robert Redford narrating The Wolf Equation. CBS Movie repeats Attack On Terror at 8:00 p.m. across channels, plus a Shakespeare stage piece Shrew and various morning and daytime programs, news, and cartoons throughout the day.
Boone Arledge ABC News chief outlines a new weeknight format for the ABC Evening News with fewer lead-ins and more in story time. The plan uses whip around reports and regional anchors to reduce reliance on New York anchors while keeping Harry Reasoner and Barbara Walters central. He says Reasoner remains chief anchor with Walters, and neither man will be cut from the night program.
A chronological survey recounts Miss Dollie Hathaway heading Martinsburg Academy music in 1927, theater plans by W F DeFrenne, a 1937 Audrain Hospital board resignation, strong MHS football lettermen, 1947 Eastern Star fundraising for the Masonic Home, Ringling Brothers circus transit, 1957 yardline ads, 1967 Henry Kaiser death near Honolulu, 1972 Saddle Horse Museum exhibit, and Mexico School of Licensed Practical Nursing officers.
Today’s note lists birthday wishes for many Vandalia residents including Herbert W Bruce and a long list of others. It also marks physicist Ralph Lapp turning 60 and includes a Henry Ford quote about breaking tasks into small parts.
Publication details for the Mexico Ledger include address at 300 N. Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265 and print schedule. Subscription prices vary by location including local Mexico area at 2.50 per month 27 per year, Audrain and nearby counties 20 per year 4 months 12, other Missouri counties 26 per year 6 months 17 3 months 11, out of state 29 per year 6 months 18 3 months 13, armed forces 1.50 per month. Office hours listed 7:30 am to 5:30 pm weekdays and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturday.
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