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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1977
Page
2
In a satirical take, the column jests that Congress, the Postal Service, and the White House all bear blame for a calendar mishap and wild weather. It pokes fun at President Carter, Jody Powell, and political spin while hinting at a moon trip for February.
A brief church devotional notes the star of Jesus as the guiding hope, urging readers to open eyes and hearts to worship and adoration as a spiritual reflection. Amen.
Acknowledgments from Rod Talley and Mrs J T Watts praise Ledger coverage of the 1977 Heart Program. Audrain County Heart Organization notes include plans for a Heart Saver Course and a rehabilitation program, with Mrs Lewis Legerman named next year’s chairman. Walter and Katherine Smith thank the community for support after a benefit dance aiding Walter Smith.
A reader signs Honest and celebrates actressing for male satisfaction while Ann warns about therapy for another reader’s obscene calls. A letter from Nony-Mouse asks about a P.I. photo. Ann clarifies it is not her and suggests better options. A.B.G. recalls a clergyman’s doubt before a 20th anniversary and stresses that marriage happiness is not guaranteed.
A doctor notes three vegetarian types and argues the strict no milk or eggs plan risks protein, calcium, vitamin D, and B deficiencies in a 17 month old. Suggests regular nutritional checks and possible supplements. Also voices medical reservations about non immunization obligations and links low protein to weaker immunity. Recommends weighing risks and periodic nutrition assessments.
A Newark style roll of Mexico Missouri brief items from December 9 dates across 1927 1937 1947 1957 1967 and 1972 notes holiday concerts benef actions Red Cross roll money raised for mess funds in 1927 and 1937 A large 1600 light Christmas display atop the courthouse Santa concerts and organ music 1251 members and 1460 94 dollars from roll 21st annual totals Various civic notes including Chamber of Commerce leadership changes Jaycees Santa sleigh Jehovahs Witnesses conference and ambulance service plans plus a birthday list for local residents.
Erroneous listings aside, the note enumerates TV lineup details for channels 2 3 17 5 4 7 13 including The Year Without Santa Claus at 7 00 pm on channels 2 3 17, Best Of Newsbeat Offbeat at 7 30 pm on channel 5, The Carpenters variety hour at 8 00 pm on channels 2 3 1 with Christmas music and comedy, CBS Movie White Lightning at 8 00 pm on channels 4 7 13, and various afternoon through late evening soaps news and cartoons such as Gunsmoke The Partridge Family The Beverly Hillbillies Sesame Street and Bewitched with assorted newscasts and local programs listed in scattered times.
Broad schedule listing animated Dickens special at noon on Channels 4 13 in Classic Tales and NFL pre games on channels 5 8 10 4 7 13 with Pittsburgh Cincinnati noon and 2 30 pm slots. Pioneer Bowl Division II title game at Wichita Falls Texas 12 30 pm on channels 2 3 17. Hugh Downs guests on Over Easy 1 00 to 3 30 on channel 3. Pro Bowlers contest for 100 000 at 3 00 on channels 5 8 10. Wide World of Sports boxing US Russia from Las Vegas at 4 00 on channels 2 3 17. Marine whales film Gentle Giants of the Pacific at 7 00 on channels 5 8 10. Numerous morning to midnight program blocks and movie listings across stations 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17.
A dense listing outlines channels NBC and ABC summering film and TV blocks. It lists assorted titles from W.C. Fields and Me to Saturday Night Fever, Dr Seuss classics, Abbott and Costello, and Space 1999 with times across late night into early morning, plus national geographic and stage programs.
Sunday Ledger listings detail Tip ONeill press appearance on channels 5 8 and10 at 11 00 am NFL games Tampa Bay pregame on channels 4 7 13 noon Green Bay vs Chicago and Houston vs Cleveland at 12 00 noon Seattle vs Kansas City at 1 00 pm Minnesota vs Oakland at 3 00 pm plus Donahue with Jesse Jackson at 4 00 pm and a run of documentaries cartoons and religious programs across multiple channels. The guide also flags hourlong shows Rudolphs Shiny New Year It Happened One Christmas and a slate of news and sports programming throughout the day with heavy emphasis on NFL football and classic film features.
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