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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1976
Page
2
In a lively editorial, the piece contrasts the bowl game glut with the domestic split as men dive into many games while women grow more involved in sports. It predicts changing gender dynamics over a decade, with more women fans and shifts in home life and responsibilities.
A reflective note cites Matthew 6 33 urging focus on divine triumph over happiness. It emphasizes that happiness comes through indirect effort and working toward the day of His triumph rather than seeking happiness directly.
The Des Moines Register notes that small shifts in Hawaii and Ohio could have produced Ford electors despite Carter winning the national vote by over 1.7 million. It recalls 1968 and 1969 debates over replacing the electoral college with direct popular vote, highlighting the Senate filibuster that halted a 1979 amendment.
Sunday and Monday birthday notices for Michael Fairley and others. Tuesday birthday cake for Dr. Robert Holt and others. The 1970 change was refuted in 1976 and argues for an amendment to reform the electoral college before 1977, citing Carter’s 272 votes and potential Ohio recounts. The piece notes the last time the winner of the popular vote lost the presidency was 1888 and calls for congressional ratification of a reform amendment.
Publication notice lists circulation details for Mexico Missouri including daily issues on Sundays and holidays. Rates vary by region with monthly and yearly options. office hours are set from Monday to Saturday.
The Ann Landers column offers teen and spouse guidance on social anxiety, communication with partners, and handling wedding photos post-divorce. It includes tips to foster one to one conversation, express needs beyond lust, and a note on a divorced woman’s living-room wedding picture. The column promotes a booklet on teen sexual freedom and parental boundaries.
Dear Mrs E O, chronic pyelonephritis requires understanding its kidney pelvis inflammation. Prevention centers on treating infections promptly, addressing any urinary obstruction, practicing good hygiene, and regular urine checks by a urologist. Identify the bacteria for targeted antibiotics. persistent or scarred cases may need surgery.
A Chronicle of year end notes from Audrain County listing awards for Louise Schneider Irby Morris and A W Meine on December 31 1966 and 1956 15 year awards for Corine Greenberg Callie McCue Mia Welya Palmer and Henrietta Black. It also notes Cornel Wilde in 1946 at Rex Theatre plus 1936 Charlie's Cafe manager Donald Asbury. 1926 births marriages and WPA Education and Audrain Medical Society leadership.
As 1977 begins, the message urges readers to accept salvation. It declares time is measured existence and eternity on each side, urging people to "take time to be holy." The church invites readers to try Southside Christian Church, promising they will like it.
Meeting at 1 200 West Boulevard Junior High School Bible School 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10 30 a m call 581 4693 or 581 3432 Evening Service 7 00 p m
A dense schedule lists Peach Bowl Kentucky vs North Carolina at 1:30 p.m. on Channels 2 and 17, plus a flood of New Year specials. It covers Billy Graham, Donny and Marie, King Orange Jamboree Parade, CBS Movie It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World, various classic films, parades, and late-night concerts across channels 2 3 4 7 9 11 12 13 17 with multiple air times and notable performers.
The Sunday schedule highlights a mix of specials and sports across ABC and CBS. Highlights include Handful of Souls at 7:00 honoring religious freedom, ABC election and economy coverage at 11:00, NBA games with 79ers and Nets, Michigan vs South Carolina, Houston vs UCLA, Florida vs Texas A&M in the Sun Bowl, and the East-West Shrine Game. Also on air are Julie Harris as Emily Dickinson, Superstars season five premieres with Peter Snell Jim Taylor and Al Kaline, World of Sports, and the International Race of Champions with Foyt Hunt Rutherford. The day features numerous films, news blocks, and youth programs across stations and times.
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