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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1977
Page
2
The editorial extols small town life over cities, arguing urban living is expensive and dangerous while small towns offer better living. It cites shifting population trends since 1970, noting millions moved to cities then returned, and praises safety culture and local sophistication found in small towns.
A religious appeal urges men everywhere to refuse idol worship, citing Daniel 3 18 and declaring steadfast allegiance to God beyond political or cultural pressure. The message emphasizes personal conviction and faith over societal demands.
Open Forum thanks the Mexico Community Chorus for presenting Handel's The Messiah on December 4 at United Methodist Church. Gratitude goes to Director Gerald Valet Organist Mrs William Bryan and soloists Mrs Larry Morrow Miss Becky Reinhardt Miss Laura Hoffman Dr George Comfort and Mr Mike Armstrong.
A compact survey of notes and events from December 15 across decades. Highlights include local officials changes in Molino and Palatka, college campaign progress in Missouri, barbershop openings in Teall, medical society leadership in Audrain, football banquet absences, National Guard armory approvals in Mexico, Hawaii trip returns, a tense basketball finish in 1967, and Leo Bender’s ranch ventures near Mexico.
Dear J R M shares his journey from being dumped on to embracing assertiveness. The letter outlines nonassertive traits and contrasts with an assertive person who speaks honestly and pursues goals. Ann Landers endorses self-help guidance and offers her booklet The Key to Popularity for 60 cents via mail.
Reader asks how hypoglycemia and borderline diabetes coexist. Dr Thosteson explains insulin lag after meals can cause sugar highs then lows, urges periodic checks due to family history, and suggests small frequent meals to stabilize brain glucose.
On Friday greetings go to Douglas Morris and on Saturday to Marion Hellyer, Theodore Mueller, Lewis Moore, Robert White, Larney Barnes, Clarence Bradshaw, Karol Kristofferson, H. L. Crane, Edna Bickley, John Cadwell, Kevin George, J. T. Dowell Jr., Melvin Swaim, Rhonda Gregory, and Mark Rucker. Dear Dr Thosteson asks if heredity baldness can be slowed. the doctor replies not really, grooming may help a bit but hair loss is hereditary, and he cannot answer individual letters due to high volume.
Tonight channels air The Waltons tale of two London Blitz orphans at Christmas on a two hour film, plus Doug Henning live magic at 7 00 with a vanishing motorcycle and brick wall walk. The Best Of Families concludes at 8 00 and Class Of 65 continues Viet era dramas. Gregory Peck living biography at 11 40. Movie lineup includes The Hostage and The Bengal Tiger.
Prime time features Donny and Marie guests at 7 PM on channels 2 3 and 17 with Mac Davis Mackenzie Phillips and Paul Lynde. The Nutcracker airs on channel 4 by American Ballet Theatre. Hall of Fame at 7 includes Have I Got a Christmas For You with Milton Berle Adrienne Barbeau and others. Oklahoma City's National Finals Rodeo on channel 11. Afternoon and late night load includes ABC movie The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad and House Without A Christmas Tree with Lisa Lucas and Jason Robards.
A Nashville based daily program named Nashville Scene, hosted by T Tommy Cutter, will air five mornings weekly starting Jan 2 from Opryland. The 60 minute show blends talk and country music with guests like Merle Haggard and Roy Acuff. It will be broadcast live in Eastern time zones and tape delayed elsewhere.
Mexico Ledger lists publishing details for daily issues except Sundays and holidays at 300 N. Washington St. It includes mailing rates by region, single copy price, office hours, and carrier or mail delivery in various counties and military APOs.
Describes a Marquis Brougham four door car with gold paint and white vinyl top. Notes include six way power seat, power windows, power door locks, speed control, and a clean interior and exterior condition.
Here is a good solid 1965 Chevrolet Sport Van with eight passenger seating and a standard shift. The description notes a reliable engine cylinder setup and overall solid condition for practical use.
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