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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1977
Page
2
A Chicago University professor distinguishes dissent from disagreement claiming dissent is merely opposition and produces nothing. He argues disagreement, with a better point of view, builds policy and nation. He likens dissent to a trash can left in parks after a hippie sit in. 10-25-67.
A short devotional fragment emphasizes diligence over laziness with a Biblical proverb and a plea to guard hearts and lives from indolence. The tone is prayerful and exhorting, urging steady effort and moral focus in daily conduct.
The Kansas City Star notes subtle shifts in pressure and temperature signaling approaching winter. It describes shorter days, denser air, leaf color changes, and animals sensing coming cold, as Earth’s tilt brings a new solar face and humans prepare fires, provisions, and dry storage for the season.
Reports listing school openings and new teachers for McMillan High Central and South Side in August 1927. Includes L B Hawthorne noting 42 faculties, new staff Esther Lee Bride Fannie Edwards Aliee Miller Gussie Lee Simpson Mary Leah Carter Elizabeth Squires Lettie Gray Hall Leola Ruth Turner. Also mentions Rex Theater preparations and horse Old Dock at Elmwood Cemetery, plus a 1937 note on Rex Theater decor.
Thursday August 31 1967 notes Champ C Smith ending a 50 year railroad career begun in 1917 after initially choosing teaching. Other items include Dan Hagan winning a men’s 18 hole handicap tourney at Arthur Hills with a 69, and long-range August drought reports in Mexico and police shooting contest results in Hannibal.
Published at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65285 with daily except Sundays and holidays. Rates detail by carrier trade area and counties and mail subscriptions across Missouri and out of state. Office hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 to 1:00 on Saturday.
Letters discuss a risky bubble bath joke, a son resenting chores, and a request for parental guidance. The column notes 1976 air travel safety statistics, urges use of Ann Landers booklet to bridge the generation gap, and invites readers to request it by mail.
Dear Dr Thosteson, I ask about the best way to stop diarrhea. The reply covers causes from water changes to infections, then outlines diet, OTC remedies, and cautions for children. It notes that chronic diarrhea may signal serious diseases and stresses prompt investigation.
CBS airs a three hour news special led by Walter Cronkite titled Energy The Facts The Fears The Future at 8 p.m. EDT. The program probes international implications of the energy crisis, President Carter's proposals, windmill power, and long gas lines, with CBS executives noting prior energy coverage and a shift from entertainment to information.
Channels Tonight presents Energy The Facts The Future a three hour CBS Report at 7 p.m. with Cronkite interviewing leaders including President Carter Schlesinger Ford Reagan and scientists. Nova at 7 on channel 9 returns The Pill for the People while British dramas begin at 8 with Kipling's Baa Baa Blacksheep. A prelude to a new series starts next month at 9 p.m. on channel 2 17.
TV listings reveal a NYC police misfit unit in The Rubber Gun Squad at 7:00 p.m. on channels 5 and 8, followed by Renee Taylor in Good Penny at 7:30 p.m. and Full Moon Lunch at 8:00 p.m. on channel 9. NBC airs The Man in the Iron Mask with Richard Chamberlain at 8:00 p.m. on channels 5, 8, and 10.
CBS tol presented a single three hour energy special after 11 weeks of prep and 200 man in the street interviews. The program aims to show the crisis from energy legislation to conservation while noting public cynicism about shortages.
A fragmented list of TV program times and titles across channels, including newscasts, soaps, dramas, cartoons, and variety shows. Entries mention Phil Donahue, Partridge Family, All My Children, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and Evening lineups with placeholder times and occasional notes on weather.
In a discussion on the energy crisis, Small argues the subject is crucial despite possible viewer apathy. He notes audiences may prefer Dodgers games or late beach hours, but insists the energy topic demands attention even if ratings are not record breaking.
On Friday a number of residents including Georgia Fiesler Cathy Pilliard Mrs Willie Betts Barbara Duckworth Mike Waldin Mary Coose Donald Forrest Jr Jane Bauer Mary Agnes Kindig Kenneth Wayne Jones Mrs Josephine Schmidt of Laddonia and Donna Sue Gibbons received birthday wishes. Wanda Steele is honored today with birthday greetings.
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