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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1977
Page
3
The piece defends the FBI amid criticism, citing the Moberly kidnapping where eight agents joined the pursuit. It argues the bureau excels in kidnapping cases and remains on the side of those affected, urging unwavering trust regardless of authors’ views.
A prayerful meditation begins with a Bible verse and asks for God to open hearts. The speaker seeks steady reception of divine words by messengers so the message sinks deeply and endures in them.
Noel and Janice Wood thank the rural fire department, friends, and neighbors for quick action preventing a house fire. They praise the crew for locating smoldering rock flu issue and removing a 2x4 left by the contractor.
The Kansas City Star notes Brezhnev’s admission that Soviet farmers will miss the 1977 grain target by about 19 million metric tons. The piece compares past shortages, discusses world crop conditions, and argues higher U.S. farm prices and government action are needed to aid farmers without sparking supermarket price spikes. It suggests a potential market relief if spreads stay narrow and grain could stabilize farming sectors nationwide.
A collection of reader questions and Ann Landers responses tackles office ethics, legitimacy of cheating, suicide thoughts, age secrecy in romance, and personal fulfillment. The columns address hypocrisy, calling for professional help and offering guidance on relationships and self-worth.
A reader asks about seasonal colitis with January to March symptoms and negative tests. Dr Thosteson suggests emotional stress can trigger GI issues, notes Dyazide rarely causes diarrhea, and advises medical reevaluation if symptoms recur.
A Friday greeting marks birthdays for Jessie Mae Davis Allene Reed Patricia Whitehead Sharon Robinson Patricia Hightshoe Kenneth George David Jones Mike Badino Mike Nesmith Charles Blum and William D Baker. Also note pianist and songwriter Earl Hines is 72 today.
Erroneous listings blur a chaotic schedule including a CBS movie Tarantulas The Dead Cargo and a range of channeled programs. The line up shows Johnny Carson hosting Bert Convy Tonight show, Pilobolus Dance Theatre, and multiple station identifiers. shifts, cartoons, news and westerns fill the night with scattered times and unclear details.
Channel 2 5 air Joey Bishop guest host Merv Griffin 2 3:40 PM. Dick Clark and the Spinners appear. a three hour hunger telethon starts 7 PM on Channel 2. Channel 5 reviews a somber sports year in St. Louis at 7 PM. | James on James at 9:15 PM with Pregnant Young Teacher. Phil Donahue show. multiple daytime and late night programs across channels 2 4 11 13. A slate of movies and game shows fills the schedule including Jigsaw Notorious and Sherlock Holmes.
Warren Estes who teaches in California runs 300 tarantulas for CBS film Tarantulas The Deadly Cargo. He coordinates co stars on set from Joshua Tree, aided by cinematographer Ken Middleham, handling them with care to avoid bites or chaos during the shoot.
A compilation of December 28 entries notes marriages in 1877, a 1927 Christmas party at Mexico Country Club, and 1937 remarks on a strong farm year with soil conservation funding. Also referenced are guests from Canada, visits from Chicago, a 1947 home purchase, youth convention plans, a 1957 family relocation, 1987 prosecutor news, tax deadlines, and Truman Day observances with half staff flags.
Publication details for the Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri with pricing for single copies 15 cents and subscriptions by mail and carrier. Lists rates by region including Audrain and adjoining counties and out of state, plus armed forces APO rate and office hours.
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