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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1977
Page
3
The New York Times reported General Motors will pay up to 40 million dollars to thousands who bought Buicks Oldsmobiles and Pontiacs with Chevrolet engines. States allege GM kept Chevy motors secret, harming 128000 customers and undermining trust in the free enterprise system.
A brief utterance praising humility and divine exaltation cites a Bible verse Luke 1 52 and closes with a concluding prayer in Jesus Christ's name Amen
Governor Teasdale chose a site in southwest St. Louis County for a second urban medium security prison, arguing the location suits rehabilitation and work release needs. He faced public furor, but supporters say the decision advances Missouri correctional plans and requires continued steady leadership amid overcrowding and aging facilities.
Publication details for the SAexico Ledger set the address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo with daily except Sundays and holidays. Rates shown include carrier, mailbox, and mail subscriptions across Audrain and surrounding counties, other Missouri counties, and out-of-state, plus armed forces members pricing and office hours.
A reader fires back through Ann Landers defending a fire captain and his wife from rude neighbors. The wife describes standby duties on paid time off, brush fires, and community service such as Red Cross work. Also included are letters about a 20 year old daughter labeled a tramp, in-law visits, and advice on navigating family discretions.
A reader letters column features Dr Thosteson addressing diet dangers from carb-heavy eating, high blood pressure management with Aldactazide, calcific tendonitis versus tendonitis and treatment options, thyroid scan safety, interpretation of staghorn kidney stones, ankle fracture healing, pregnancy internal exams, and notes his inability to reply to individual mails due to volume.
Erroneous listings aside, channels present Bob Hope Christmas show at 7:00 p.m. on channels 8 and 10, with Perry Como Olivia Newton-John and the Muppets. Liberty Bowl Nebraska-North Carolina at 8:00 on channel 23.17. Wilma NBC Movie at 8:00 on channels 6 8 and 10. The Hemingway Play on Hollywood Television Theater at 8:00 on channel 9. Tomorrow Show with John Davidson midnight on channels 5 8 10. Multiple movies and dramas scheduled across channels including Tower of London and Night of Hunter with varied cast.
Read across channels for a festive schedule: Hannibal High School Christmas concert at 4:00 p.m. on Channel 7. Mormon Tabernacle Choir with Brigham Young University brass at 6:30 on Channel 8. a Gift Of The Magi reading. Chuck Barris Variety Hour with Gong Show acts on channels 5 8 10 at 7:00. Oral Roberts Christmas special with Dionne Warwick at 7:00 on channel 7 and other channels. Plus Mister Rogers 7:00 on channel 9, Laugh-In Christmas edition at 8:00 on channels 5 8 10, and a Tchaikovsky concert at Wolf Trap at 8:00 on channel 9. A drama Tell Me My Name stars Barbara Barrie and Arthur Hill at 4:30 on channels 4 7 13. NBC Reports at 9:00 on channels 5 8 10 covers coal country controversies. Greenpeace: Voyages To Save The Whale documentary at 9:00 on channel 9. Movies listed include Ski Fever at 12:30 on 11, Hey I Alive at 10:30 on 2 3 17, Norwood at 10:30 on 4 7 13, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians at 10:30 on 11, Romeo and Juliet 1:50 a.m. on 4. Program grid includes CBS Newscasts, PTL Club, Good Morning, Farm Report, and various daytime shows.
A chronology from 1877 to 1973 traces land deals in Mexico and key local events. Kilgore purchases 80 acres for 1500, expanding to 430 total for 8500 by 1877. 1927 notes executives traveling to St. Louis and a sales conference with attendees from multiple cities. 1937 sermons comment on the Mor timer murder case. 1947 jury verdict on Walcott fight pictures and staff changes at The Ledger. 1967 engagement announced for Joy Sue Russell and Harry F. Lee Jr. 1972 obsequies for Cole Edwards, linked to Confederate lineage. Also mentions retirement of J. Frank Atkinson and Missouri savings milestones.
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