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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1977
Page
3
The editorial urges readers to see themselves as Mexico leaders and to improve the town rather than condemn it. It praises past community builders, notes leaders are imperfect yet vital, and compares town leadership to national leadership, urging personal responsibility in civic progress.
A compact devotional line emphasizes obedience leading to reward and daily spiritual discipline. It reflects a biblical verse from Isaiah urging faithfulness and daily mindfulness in following God's will. The text reads like a short prayer for guidance and gratitude.
A Monroe County opinion letter laments the trend of dissecting alleged scandals about deceased presidents and prominent figures. The writer argues researchers exploit the dead and distress families, urging focus on present or living subjects and decency in reporting.
The Navy returns to the classic bell bottom uniform after widespread dislike of the 1960s jumper look. Sailors complained the new attire felt un-sailor like, was costly to maintain, and hard to store aboard ships. A survey found about 90 percent opposed the change, undermining morale claims. The revert restores the distinctive Navy dress, welcomed by sailors.
Readers seek guidance from Ann Landers on delicate family tensions at a funeral and in-law behavior, plus a query about counterfeit jewelry. The column advises restraint, refraining from confrontation, and offers blunt opinions on cleaning standards and charmingly warns about evaluating jewelry authenticity.
Dear reader asks how often to test thyroid activity and worries about self adjusting medication. Dr Thosteson cautions against self dosage changes, notes PBI tests are less used, favor T3 and T4 tests, and suggests seeing an endocrinologist or internal medicine specialist.
A digest of dated items from 1927 to 1972 mentions MHS football practice with about a score of candidates, a resolution urging Rev Tucker’s return to Mexico, drivers licenses rollout in 1937, a pharmacist change in 1947, leadership change in the Mexico Teachers Association, a Missouri scholarship, school reminders, Mt. Pleasant reunion trip, a company merger plan in 1967, Missouri Military Academy faculty arrivals in 1972, and a note on five Farber boys recovering after Jimson weed seeds ingestion.
Channel schedules mix classic comedies with news and specials. Jack Benny episodes wind down on channels 4 7 and 13 at 7 pm while Sarah Vaughan and Buddy Rich headline a Wolf Trap jazz doubleheader at 7 pm on channel 9. Phyllis ends her series at 7 30 on 4 7 13, ABC Movie brings Having Babies at 8, and MASH bridal episode repeats at 8 on 4 7 13. BBC Opera Theater presents Die Fledermaus at 8 on channel 9 two hours. a long loop of daytime and late night programs spans local stations with news updates weather and multiple movie slots.
Richard Pryor, riding high on Car Wash Silver Streak and Greased Lightning, will star in a new NBC comedy variety show this fall but will reduce his commitment to five episodes. NBC says he may shift to specials or halt the weekly program after the initial run depending on his experience and choice.
A list of birthday wishes for Glenn Roberts Ronald Powell Shirley Lierheimer James Jay Stanley Clarence Eugene Holbert John R. Carter Randy Buresh Dan Helwig and Mrs Ibble White on Thursday. The article discusses Pryor TV scheduling changes shifting to avoid competing with ABCs Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley with several new Pryor shows airing in September and October and notes executive McMahon's optimism about Pryors future in TV.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details with pricing for single copies and subscriptions by region. It specifies postal rates for Mexico, Audrain and neighboring counties, other Missouri counties, out-of-state and military mail, plus office hours and delivery areas.
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