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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1976
Page
2
ABC earned praise for telecast quality and fairness during the Winter Games. The editorial lauds excellent staging facilities and athlete dedication while criticizing coverage of a controversy and noting Russian dominance and American underdog struggles. It ends by celebrating individual courage and human magnificence in sport.
A devotional reflection cites I Corinthians 9 7 to praise cheerful giving and notes that the lavish beauties of nature point to God as the original cheerful giver.
Richard L. Cobb of Montgomery City argues that news media must report terrorist activities and disasters despite encouraging harm. He defends reporting as essential journalism and criticizes selective editing and restraint in publicizing incidents.
The Kansas City Times urges continued support for Missouri’s bid to purchase George Caleb Bingham sketches. With a $1.8 million price due by June 30, only about 28 percent funded, the state faces a possible breakup of the collection if the rest isn’t raised. Governor Bond leads the effort, donating $157,416.64 for six key works. The drive, tied to Missouri’s Bicentennial, emphasizes the set’s value as a frontier history trove and a statewide treasure.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N. Washington St. Mexico, Missouri 65265 and pricing by mail or carrier. Rates cover local, Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, out-of-state, and military APO, with office hours detailed for weekdays and Saturdays.
A collection of reader letters about marital tensions and moral dilemmas. A neighbor undresses at home with the lights on prompting a plea to pull shades, plus a car salesman shares a marriage crisis involving a minister. Ann Landers suggests counseling and direct discussion, noting boundaries and consequences.
A dense CRT listing with co hosts Tony Bennett and Mike Douglas and guests Phyllis Diller Rich Little and John Davidson. It lists multiple daytime and late night programs across channels with shows like Bonanza Tattletales Bewitched The Odd Couple and movies such as The Cincinnati Kid and All This and Heaven Too. The block includes Olympics coverage Miss Las Vegas Showgirl Pageant and various newscasts and classic dramas.
A daytime TV guide segment lists NBC at 4:00 with drama Papa And Me where a boy recalls time with a dying grandfather. Winter Olympics air at 8:00 for two hours on channels 2,3,17. Hawkeye’s ex-girlfriend now a MASH nurse appears at 8:00 on channels 4,7,13. Chapter 4 of the Adams Chronicles airs at 8:00 on channel 9 titled John Adams: Minister To England.
TV station listings show a mixed schedule with crime drama and westerns including City of Angels Part 2, Wagon Train, To Hell And Back with Audie Murphy, All This And Heaven Too, Pillow Talk, and various daytime reruns. Evening blocks include Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin, and news compilations across networks CBS NBC ABC with shows like Lassie and The Flintstones.
TV listings note Doris Day 1959 comedy at 10 30 on 2 3 and 17 and The California Kid 1974 drama on 4 with Martin Sheen at 12 25 am. Also mention The Thomas Crown Affair 1968 with Steve McQueen and other shows listed across channels and times for a late night schedule.
A reader asks about eczema causes in toddlers and whether skin salves are harmful. Dr Thosteson explains eczema as a skin disorder often allergy based in 70 percent of cases in youngsters, with foods like milk, eggs, wheat, and citrus as common triggers. He advises diet elimination to identify culprits, notes corticosteroid salves require caution due to absorption risks, and urges consistent medical supervision to address root causes and prevent infections.
Yesterday In Mexico reports Montgomery City Rush Hill won $1000, Madison $250 and Clarence Center $100 in the Planned Progress contest by Missouri Power and Light. A separate item notes a school bond vote passed 700 to 423 for a central elementary project in Scott's Corner.
The notice totals birthday salutations for numerous individuals including Cindy Maxwell Marion Maxwell and Dean Rusk. It also reports a vocational education funding release totaling 106052.25 for agriculture and 83374.76 for home economics, plus political results from Mexico with reelection of Dr A C White as mayor and several city officials elected.
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt reviews Mallory, Raymond Burr’s new legal drama after eight Mason years and eight as Ironside. Burr plays Arthur Mallory defending a teen accused in a jail homicide, with Mark Hamill and A Martinez in supporting roles. the pilot airs on NBC Sunday Mystery Movie. The review praises Burr’s steady performance and the show’s craft while noting the absence of Mason’s regular sidekicks.
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