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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1976
Page
3
A Pennwall Corporation trade ad retells the Little Red Hen fable with a modern twist on capitalism and government. The critiqued tale pits the hen’s productivity against neighbors who cite jobs and welfare concerns as they oppose sharing bread and profits. The piece ends noting she never baked again.
A Bible verse reflection notes that God gives the increase and only He can produce the harvest whether through sowing seeds or performing deeds. The message underscores divine sovereignty in outcomes.
A Mexico Public Safety critique laments inefficiency while praising officers for hard work and low pay. The writer urges appreciation, cites incidents of speed, noise, and dr unk driving, and highlights a Centralia Mexico girls basketball team example and thanks Mrs Burnett for support.
A birthday list wishes Mary Estes Gale Evans Mrs Forrest Jennings Eva Smith Mrs Evert Wilkerson Mrs CC B Hull Melville Hawkinson Bob Kimmel Buddy Robinson Dr Ray Wilbers and James Kevin Hague. It notes Queen Elizabeth II's son Prince Andrew is 16 Lee Marvin 52 Mia Farrow 30. Thought for today recalls Hoover quote about youth fighting.
A cranky reader complains about back-seat driving and urges silence or accidents. Ann Landers rebukes the letter writer as a crazy driver. A grieving reader asks how to handle a father dating, and Landers urges communication. A clean-language critic laments teenage profanity and offers wisdom about parenting and vocabulary.
A reader with one kidney asks about fluid limits and caffeine. Dr Thosteson says fluid intake should satisfy thirst with meals and not change, caffeine can stimulate kidney action so limit it. Another reader inquiry about redundant colon notes longer intestine with constipation risk and dietary bulk. He also explains dominant eye test and apologizes for not answering every letter.
Yesterday in Mexico the Planned Progress Council voted to adopt the need for a Community Center at the city hall. The Jaycee Ettes sponsored a Red Cross Drive in Wellsville led by Mrs Harold Debo. Fire damaged Producers Grain Co facility at 2008 Missouri Ave killing two trucks and straw and fertilizer. New Audrain County Extension Law will aid local agricultural programs. James Elliott and Murray Jones discharged from service returned to Mexico. Williams Jr joined Whit's Pharmacy on Yale/S. Clark. Churchill program may include Idele Hillebrand fox trot piece. Construction of tunnel kiln by A P Green Fire Brick Co begun. Odd Fellows Hall and J A Hughes shop damaged by fire. W W Mitchell home destroyed by fire. NEA meeting in DC. C F Clark site chosen for new Mexico High School near Boulevard.
TV schedule detailing programs across channels 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 with classic movies like James Dean and The Curse of the Fly and public affairs and variety shows. Hosts Jack Albertson and Army Archerd lead the People’s Choice Awards live at 8 00 PM on channels 4 7 and 13.
Channel 9 books Book Beat with The Trail of Tears author at 6 30. Donny and Marie guests at 7 00 with Bergen Smith and Buzzi. ABC Movie at 8 00 Little Fauss and Big Halsy with Redford. Boxing from Puerto Rico. Japanese film Ugetsu at 9 30. Midnight Special anniversary clips. Extensive daily TV schedule and program notes across channels.
NBC airs a two hour film about James Dean focusing on his early life and career with strong performance by Stephen McHattie. The script by William Bast traces Dean and Bast from college days to 1955 while noting Dean's restless artistry and iconic red jacket image.
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