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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1977
Page
2
The editorial argues punishment for criminals is essential to protect the innocent yet critiques the biased and inconsistent system. It calls for equal, severe sentencing to deter repeats, questions current practices, and recalls past harsher methods like hanging judges and torture-style prisons.
A brief religious invocation requests the Spirit of God be poured out on all flesh in this day of crisis. The prayer asks for divine intervention and unity under God.
Readers seek follow up on Bruce Bliven Christmas letters and note Bruce Bliven's death. A reader asks about a wedding guide and Ann Landers promotes The Bride's Guide with purchase details. The column answers a passport birthplace mistake advising to submit a corrected statement and match spouse birthplaces.
A 62 year old with angina asks about relocating to a town at 7000 feet. Dr Thosteson notes altitude can trigger symptoms and advises considering lower elevation if possible. He cautions that angina often worsens with altitude and exercise, suggesting a noncommittal doctor stance. Also mentions hair strain from tight ponytails and curlers.
A chronology of local notes highlights Jacobi Clothing Co opening on the south side square with suits priced 11.80 to 26.80 and boys knicker suits from 3.60 to 5.60. The American Legion tours new Weinand Building rooms and backs a park plan for the Ringo corner. Other items report bakery staffing, a growing reward fund for a Thanksgiving Eve murder, Taft joining Sigma Delta Chi, a travel note for Johnny Lane, and various 1940s to 1970s local developments in Mexico Missouri.
A Sunday celebration wishes Florence Alexander and a list of neighbors including Mrs. Pauline Wickes, Bobby Becker, John Moore, Louis Blumer, Mary Duvall, Billy Eckler, Carla Jean Myers, Robert Midgett, Terry Chellinsky, Robert Tratchel, Kenneth Garrett, Dorothy Sweezer and Debra Gale Laird.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N. Washington St., Mexico Missouri 65265, and postal rates. It specifies pricing by delivery area and by mail for Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out of state, with monthly and yearly options and armed forces rates. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
TV listings show Donny and Marie guests at 7:00 p.m. on channels 2 3 and 17 with Mac Davis Mackenzie Phillips and Paul Lynde. The Nutcracker on channel 4 at 7:00 features the American Ballet Theatre. Hall of Fame on channels 5 8 and 10 presents Have I Got A Christmas For You with a large cast.
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