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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1977
Page
2
The Missouri Supreme Court voided the new campaign law, labeling it inadequate and unconstitutional. The piece argues amateurs drafted the measure, advocates legislative action for a better, more realistic law, and notes voter and political staff involvement leads to inconsistency.
A devotional reflection citing Daniel 1 8 urging readers to follow Daniel's path of integrity by choosing not to defile himself with the king's meat. It emphasizes steadfast faith and prayer.
In this opinion piece Senator Eagleton argues OSHA became a symbols of red tape with needless rules such as cow manure warnings and open front toilet seats. It notes real hazards on the job persist while OSHA plans to rescind 1100 rules and shift to non enforcement, signaling tentative reform and cautious praise for progress.
A column from Ann Landers sharing practical morals and etiquette across notes from readers. Topics include the Golden Rule, secrecy, borrowing, and a shy dancer with a brace, plus advice for a teen dealing with a noisy sister and a plug for a new booklet about talking to children about sex.
A medical column explains polycythemia causes and treatment, distinguishing primary from secondary forms and noting that high red cell counts can arise from altitude or illness. It also answers reader questions on epilepsy drugs, dental pain, pinworms, itching, sleeping teeth grinding, footwear, body donation, constipation remedies, and general medical guidance.
A compact chronicle from Mexico reflecting past weeks with diverse items: bakery ads from John Sontag in 1877, J G Jordan’s arm injury in 1927, music records and home appliances, a fire department death in 1937, golden weddings, haircuts for children by CB Johnson, 1947 church services, 1957 Rainbow girls Christmas dance, a 1967 cold snap, a Santa letter with ZIP 00001, and 1972 Audrain Medical Center budget actions plus city annexation postal growth figures.
Erroneous listings stem from unreported changes as Hannibal area channels air a jumble of specials and movies. Highlights include Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Christmas program at 7, CBS Movie Mad Bull with Alex Karras at 8, and assorted cartoons, soaps, and late-night dramas across stations 3,4,7,11,13 amid a sprawling schedule.
Thursday Ledgerland lists Joy Of Christmas at 6 30 p m on Channel 8 featuring the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Westminster Ensemble. It covers Peege drama, Dylan Thomas readings, Oral Roberts holiday hour, Class Of 65 updates, Lou Rawls special, and a slate of movies and daytime programs with dates and times across Channel 9 and Channel 4 7 13 11.
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt reviews CBSs Mad Bull a two hour film starring Alex Karras as a Greek heritage pro wrestler and ex Detroit Lion. The story threads a tag bout with his brother and a tense championship match while a deranged fan threatens violence. The cast is capable but the script is weak and the film earns only a feeble zero.
Greetings are extended on Friday to Arthur Gibbs David Rivers Louis Graue Arlington E Henderson Gail Schindler E Winston Reed Rich Adams Larry Rose Billy Gene Vanes Beatrice Patterson Karen Faye Williamson Susan Ruth Tiller James T Stevison Jr. Don Rummans in Auxvasse and area.
Mexico Ledger details mailing rates by region including local, Audrain and nearby counties, and out of state with yearly, semiannual, and quarterly options. It also lists office hours and classify dates, with special rates for armed forces members in US and APO.
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