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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1977
Page
2
Kirby K. Allen reflects on Mexico Missouri’s growth since 1952 examining population projections, infrastructure, schools, industry, and planning. He argues for steady, controlled growth focused on maintaining a small community character while expanding thoughtfully under public oversight.
A biblical reflection notes figures Dorcas with a needle, David with a sling, Tertius with a quill, Shamgar with an oxgoad, and a rod from Moses. It emphasizes that ordinary tools become vessels for divine purpose when used by God.
A selection of reader samples from Ann Landers recounts age related driving issues. Citizens from Los Angeles Fort Lauderdale West Virginia Kentucky Mississippi Missouri Illinois Alabama North Carolina New York and Illinois share concerns about elderly drivers and renewals. The column closes with a promotion for Landers booklet on sex education for teens and parents.
A reader asks about two medical concerns. The first describes two years of clear ear drainage with no pain, suspected external otitis. guidance includes identifying bacteria or fungus, possible aluminum acetate treatment, and referral to an ear specialist. The second explains alkaline phosphatase elevation, suggesting possible liver or bone disorders and a need for repeat testing to determine cause.
In a Friday Ledger letter ALICE CHENEY argues for keeping minimum wage laws for the many adult workers, noting machines cannot replace essential service jobs and retail staff. She asserts that even at higher hourly rates, employers still need sufficient workers to operate stores and provide care in schools and hospitals.
A birthday wish list notes Wednesday greetings for Gayle Hayes, Less Crews, Roy Tyner, Anita Louise White, Carl Joe Burchfield, James Stevingon, Virginia McCord, Virginia Mae Williama of Centralia, and Jeffery Allen Johnson.
Channel listings show Connie Stevens with the Muppets at 6:90 p.m. on channels 4 and 13, plus Don Knotts Dionne Warwick Vincent Price and the Heart rock group on channels 2,3,17 at 7:00. BBCs Microbes and Men begins at 7:00 on channel 9, and From Russia With Love airs on channels 2,3,17 at 6:00 with various movie and talk show segments across stations Tonight.
AP writer Jay Sharbutt says Neil Diamond delivers a strong one hour NBC special despite mixed feelings about his voice and music. The Greek Theater taped performance features classics like Cherry Cherry and Sweet Caroline with Helen Reddy and Henry Winkler joining in, guided by director Dwight Hemion for a lively, entertaining hour.
A mixed chronicle of Mexico city events from 1877 to 1972 notes hog cholera cure ads, theater guests, a blizzard’s damage, long-time traveling drummers, local sports triumphs, teaching hires, bond issue support, Girl Scout service, and a church group mailbox tussle highlighting changing social forms and notable local figures.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, physical address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265, postage paid classifications, and subscription rates by term and region, plus office hours for weekdays and Saturday. It specifies prices for local, county, state, and armed forces subscribers and mail options.
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