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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1977
Page
3
The piece extols Amnesty International AI for rescuing political prisoners despite reporting limits across UN nations. It notes AI’s 1977 352 page report and Nobel Prize recognition, while acknowledging censorship and inaccessible regimes behind Iron, Bamboo, and Banana Tree Curtains.
A religious reflection urging belief that God is a God of truth who will keep His everlasting covenants with humanity, citing Ezekiel 37 26 and praying for help in guiding men to trust in divine promises.
The Des Moines Register notes the U S Food for Peace program delayed shipments while reviewing human rights in recipient nations. Officials expect 25 to 30 applicants for FY 1978 loans and urge stronger end of year reporting to ensure aid reaches the needy rather than elites.
A reader shares Robert N Test’s essay on choosing humane end of life care, giving organs and body parts to help others after death. Ann Landers briefly responds with a call for practical kindness and then addresses a series of little everyday dilemmas and jokes.
Mrs. L D asks about recurring arm swelling after radical mastectomy and Dr Thosteson explains lymphatic edema, infection avoidance, and raising the arm to drain fluids. Also brief prostatic gland overview notes walnut size located near bladder outlet, semen fluid role, and invitation to request his booklets on the prostate and eye diseases.
Gov Joseph Teasdale faced scrutiny over a remark praising a Democratic state auditor. Critics warn the quote signals potential political bias and a desire to shield himself from accountability. Taxpayers wonder whether partisan claims affect governance and checks on spending.
Listings note erroneous entries from unreported station changes. Joy Of Christmas airs at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 8 featuring the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Westminster Ensemble. Multiple programs follow across channels with a mix of dramas, talk shows, cartoons, and movies scheduled late into the night.
Friday features at 6 30 p m Channel 8 half hour drama Christmas Child with carols by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. CBS Movie The Bible with George C Scott and Ava Gardner airs at 7 00 p m on channels 4 7 13. Paul Lynde and the Osmond family appear as guests on various specials. An hour of Christmas cartoons follows on 24 Hours 5-10 Sanford 12 Weather-Woman’s Adv. later listings include daily children and news programs across multiple channels with familiar shows like I Love Lucy and The Pentagon Club among others.
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt notes Lonesome George Gobel recalled his first Christmas in show business on WJS Chicago. The listings detail 7:00 PM to 1:30 AM schedules across ABC CBS NBC and local channels featuring specials movies cartoons and news, with holiday themed programs and a Beatles era slate.
George Gobel reflects on a long career from World War II to NBC and his ongoing role on Hollywood Squares. He recalls a brief lull as a busy period of touring in The Odd Couple and performing at conventions and industrials which paid well. He notes greater recognition now from Squares and details his path from early TV to live work and tonight show appearances.
A historical roundup from Dec 22 across years 1877 to 1967 records deaths, appointments and society events. G W Hardin dies at 84. Janice Emmons named society editor. James Staples recalls submarine crew. GreenCo Club hosts Christmas dinner. postal receipts peak with holiday deliveries. Mrs H E Kelly heads to Seattle en route to Japan. Inter national Shoe Co production figures and worker perks noted. Black Beauty at Liberty Theatre with Crawford. Kit Bond to open law practice at 210 W Jackson St.
In Mexico a candidate may run for the U S House from the 9th district on the Republican ticket. Mrs Clifford Weeks longtime Wells Dress Shop manager died at 60 after 40 years with the store. A fuel oil shortage linked to gas constraints began affecting the area and extended to diesel. A temporary mail carrier was injured on ice as Postmaster Romndall noted the first serious injury after multiple slips in the ice storm. Community birthday observances listed multiple locals with dates near the holiday period.
Mexico Hedger lists subscription rates and mailing options for districts including Audrain and surrounding counties. It details prices per month, half year, and yearly terms for in-state and out-of-state readers, plus military APO rates and office hours.
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