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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1977
Page
2
The editorial asserts opposition to gun control, framing it as a continuous war between those who oppose and those who support gun rights. It condemns church groups using tax exempt funds to lobby for gun control while defending a church’s right to worship freely and avoid political advocacy.
A religious reflection cites Exodus 14 12 to argue that people prefer bondage to sin over spiritual upheaval. It suggests contemporary readers resemble the Israelites in choosing conformity over renewal and freedom in faith.
Open Forum editor notes that GM dealers paid near the $2.9 billion floor plan interest in 1976 for cars that should not have been built. The writer asks who is the hero, citing TED MOTTAZ CHEVROLET Vandalia.
Dear Eager To Know asks if readers would marry the person they are now married to if given a second chance. The column plans to publish results from postcards stating Yes or No, gender, and years of marriage, with responses to continue the discussion on marriage.
Fragmented broadcast schedule and reader mail segments mix with garbled station listings and ad hoc jokes. The scattered notes reference TV lineups, time slots, letters to a Dear Ann adviser column, plus stray names and city abbreviations, yielding a disjointed snapshot of a chaotic newspaper page.
Channel 17 lists Phil Donahue guest Debbie Reynolds at 6 00 with a 6 30 Peanuts Valentine special. Programs include In Search Of The Real America six part series at 6 00 and Birth And Death Of A Star at 8 30. Movies feature Abbe Means Goodbye at 1 00 and Where Have All The People Gone at 10 20. News and cartoons fill the night with The Brady Bunch Sesame Street Kojak and The Gun Show among others.
Hannibal Courier-Post notes Judge James R. Reinhard will leave the Tenth Judicial Circuit to serve on the Missouri Court of Appeals in St. Louis. The article praises his docket management, fair sentencing balance, mercy for first offenders, and firm penalties for repeat criminals. Governor Teasdale commends the appointment as wise for Missouri's appellate bench.
Birthday wishes mark a Wednesday celebration for William R. Samra Charine Eugene Mra Amok Herbert Byrd Yager Mrs Leonard Snyder Larry Hendrix Dwight Rahmeyer Mra Minnie Shivers Albert Conkils Eldon Rose Robert Cooper Mary Barnes on the community page with a warm message for Donald Troy on his special day.
A Herald digest shows a nationwide Billboard Magazine survey highlighting top selling records. Entries include Manfred Mann Blinded by the Light Mary MacGregor Torn Between Two Lovers Stevie Wonder I Wish Sylvers Hot Line Eagles New Kid in Town Eagles Enjoy Yourself Jacksons Dazz Steve Kenny I Like Dreamin Barry Manilow Weekend in New England.
A series of reader questions cover hypertensive states and labile hypertension, Guillain Barré syndrome with symptoms and treatment notes, advice on fluid intake and thirst, diverticulosis diet debates, and questions on menstrual patterns and possible cancer concerns. The column provides clinician responses on diagnosis, management, and when to seek further opinions.
Veteran actor John Amos reflects on his role as Kunta Kinte and the impact of Roots on awareness of slavery. He notes big offers are scarce, recounts career pivots from football to standup to acting, and discusses future projects while keeping focus on meaningful work rather than hype.
A fragmented 1877 and 1947 era record cites a grand horse hunt in North Wilson Township, political nominees, church references, Red Cross notes, residents Rosa Barnes and Charles Guile, and local commerce. It also mentions legal actions in New Franklin, grocery prices at Terry’s Grocery, and a 90th birthday celebration for Mrs. Ian Strode.
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