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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1977
Page
2
In a stance praising Springfield, the piece urges pride in civic life and rejects town-bashing. It cites the Community Chest goal of $61,000 and the actual $71,153 raised under Jim Keller as proof of local belief and generosity. The author argues towns prosper when residents see the good and work to improve it.
A devotional note cites Luke 1 51 and asserts God opposes every proud spirit. The text asks for recognition of divine justice against boastfulness and for an Amen in affirmation.
James A Walker voices frustration with how Handi Shop debates are framed and defended in city meetings. He defends neighbors as united against dangerous traffic access while supporting the project in principle if a safer access is found, citing personal stakes and polio survivor family.
In a reader Q and A, Dr Thosteson cautions that symptoms alone do not prove vitamin or mineral deficiencies. He notes only chemical blood tests can confirm imbalances and warns against self treatment. The column discusses potassium, nail fungus treatments, and reducing sodium in dairy for heart patients.
Dear Ann shares practical advice for parents who lost a child to ease holiday pain. Suggestions include altering Thanksgiving or Christmas routines, inviting friends, changing seating and menus, and opening gifts at new times. The column urges acknowledging the loss and allowing happiness without pretenses.
The notice lists birthdays for Glenna Jo Johnson Dorothy Slater Jackie Lee Hudson Billie Barnes Flossie Lee Leach Bob Lewis Clinton Michael Stegeman Harold Cranmer Scott Hagan Lyndal Barker Cheryl Robinson Mrs Paris Craghead and Jeffrey Allen e on Saturday with today noting entertainer Sammy Davis Jr age 52 and actor Maximilian Schell age 47.
Erroneous listings aside, programs include Boogie Machine at 7 on Channel 6 hosted by Otis E. Thomas, Paul Simon’s variety hour at 8 on Channel 5 with Lily Tomlin and guests, plus a dense schedule of cartoons, news, sitcoms, and movies featuring Dick Cavett, Gabriel Kaplan, Alan King, and classic titles like Paratrooper and Santa Fe Passage.
A long broadcast list shows Christmas themed specials and films across channels 2 3 17 at 7 00 and 8 00 including The Year Without Santa Claus and White Lightning with Burt Reynolds A mix of news programming cartoons and family shows fills the schedule with Tonight Show style figures and late night movie attractions across CBS NBC and ABC stations.
NBC premieres an anthology drama inspired by What Really Happened to the Clags of ’65. The stories shift from the book’s downbeat fates to themed portraits of 1980s types like the class clown and valedictorian, ending on a hopeful note with Annette O'Toole and Tim Matheson in a tense premiere about a promiscuous senior.
A compact retrospective lists events on December 8 across years 1877 to 1972 in Mexico. Highlights include J.W. Daniel and J.F. Llewellyn arguing constitutional rights to suppress polygamy, Miss Pinkie West's civil suit verdict, a jail term reversal, forged check sentences, job changes, civil service retirements, and the opening of A.B. Chance Co. wire products plant in Centralia.
Mexico Ledger lists delivery and mail rates for Mexico Missouri and surrounding areas. Prices vary by region with monthly, biannual, and annual options including military APO rates, and office hours are posted for weekday and Saturday service.
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