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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1976
Page
2
Editorial recounts an USC medical school lecture where actor Myron L. Fox posed as a doctor and impressed eleven educators, a taped second group, and 33 students. The test shows presentation can mislead over actual knowledge, urging critical listening to avoid being Doctor Foxed.
Motivational note cites 1 Corinthians 10 31 urging believers to seek God's approval in all actions. Emphasizes that daily conduct reflects faith and aims at divine glory.
Ann Landers answers readers about sacrifices wives make to fund husbands' schooling. Many say they regret putting husbands through education, citing ruined marriages and personal cost. The column promotes Landers booklet How What and When to Tell Your Child About Sex for 50 cents.
A 14 year old asks about monthly cold sores, heredity, and lack of cure. Dr Thosteson explains herpes simplex virus I, triggers, and that recurrence cannot be cured, then advises care, healthy habits, and possible reduced flare with age.
Readers urge support for capable school board candidates and defend privacy in campaign disclosures. They challenge editorials on unionization, arguing for fair wages, benefits, and quality public service including teaching and policing, while defending the right to organize and improve conditions.
Thursday birthday wishes go to Steven Arthur Scott Walter C Wright John Houston Debbie Jones Cynthia Parker Mildred Graye Betty Pierce Mark Albright and Betty Grimwood Also noted are James Michener aged 69 and Norman Rockwell aged 82 A Bicentennial footnote recalls Samuel Adams defending Thomas Paine’s argument for complete independence arguing it would be fatal to be indefinitely dependent on a corrupt clique in London
A Breath O Lizer device to measure intoxication was installed at the Audrain County Sheriff's Office by the Missouri Highway Patrol yesterday in Mexico. The item joins a series of historical notes dated Feb 3 across decades, including promotions, company moves, and local business changes.
The page shows erroneous station listings for KTVI KTVO KMOX TV and others with occult notes about unreported changes. It also previews Olympics and NBA All Star games, a new crime drama with Wayne Rogers, and a slate of afternoon and late night movies with ratings and air times across multiple channels.
Channel 17 2 and 4 offer The Amazing Cosmic Awareness of Duffy Moon at 3:30 and 4:00. Tony Orlando hosts ragtime with Kate Smith and Arlene Golonka at 7:00. Blues vs Scouts NHL game on 11 at 7:30. Innsbruck Winter Olympics coverage and late night films and 24 Hours weather shown.
AP preview of NBCs City of Angels introduces Jake Axminister a stylish con man private eye in 1930s Los Angeles. Wayne Rogers stars portraying a hard edged hero amid violent scenes and a weak pilot story with plans for a three part arc. Also notes upcoming shows Superstar and Talking Back to CBS town meetings featuring Salant Cronkite Wallace.
Mexico Ledger publishes from 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo second class mail. It lists subscription rates by region including carrier and mail options. Prices shown include 2.50 per month 27 per year for local and Audrain county area and rising rates for other counties and out of state with varying 3 6 and 12 month terms."}
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