Our Buy Centennial Cellebration editorial critique
The Growl editorial by Chris Jones questions 1976 bicentennial commercialization. It urges savoring the celebration like fine wine rather than pressuring readers with constant red white and blue imagery. It argues for balanced tribute without overindulgence and reflects a student voice from Mexico.
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The
Ledger
Bulldog
Growl
Chris Jones
John R. Jones
N. Olive St
Mexico
Chris
United States
Enduring Love Commandment From John 15 17
A devotional reflection cites John 15 17 reminding believers to love one another as Christ loved humanity. The message emphasizes sacrifice and reciprocal love, urging readers to embody Christ's example in daily life.
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John
Christ
Ann Landers letters stir controversy on shaves and dating
Readers clashed over a Connecticut waitress who shaved her legs for tips with Women’s Lib views and a compromise of opaque stockings. The column later notes the hairy leg waitress returns to work at her old salary. Other letters defend body hair as masculine and discuss teen dating pressure and virginity norms.
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Ann Landers
Connecticut
Snick
Mac
Twin Confusion and Blue Baby Health Question
A 18-year-old female asks if her deceased twin’s blue baby defect implies she is affected. The doctor notes a blue color signals a congenital heart defect and urges examination. identical twins share more traits, but only primary assessment can confirm conditions. The second query about watermelon and whiskey has no danger. watermelon is harmless, liquor in excess is problematic.
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Dr. Thosteson
L.D
Audrain County thanks from Cub Scout Den
Open Forum Editor expresses gratitude to Audrain County Historical Museum and named ladies for study help. Readers publish letters praising Dr. Davis, criticizing campaign spending, and urging write-in support. A lengthy national economic editorial argues against liberal tax policy and for growth through business investment.
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Ledger
Audrain County
Miriam Spicer
Bette Garner
Tom Allen
Aaron Ligon
Phil Hamilton
David Craighead
Eric Clausen
Terry Sparks
Tom Crews
Ford
Mexico area items span tax vote and local events in multiple years
A 1966 note records residents of Community A-6 District at Scott's Corner voting on a $2.55 tax levy with April 5 remarks by Clyde Moore. Other items mention a monorail car wash at 815 B Liberty, FFA activity, and April 5 1966 context. Earlier entries recount 1956 REA line work, a 1946 parachute sighting, a 1936 church note, and 1926 local endorsements and street resurfacing contract totaling 1705 dollars.
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Scott's Corner
Clyde Moore
B. Liberty
Frank Richards
FFA
Mexico
William T. Fisher
Near
Vandalia
Martinsburg
Carl Precht
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Anna Catherine Brashear
Hardin Junior
Missouri Church News
Missouri Council of Churches
Blake Smith
First Baptist Church
Fayetteville
Ark
Audrain County Centennial Committee
John Henry Hildebrand
Jefferson Street
Benton City
Mla. Wise
Kiwanis Club
Jefferson Memorial
Chamber of Commerce
Women's Club
Rothans
Baptist
Washington Street
Promenade
Jackson Street
C. A. Moreno Co
St. Louis
Birthday greetings and anniversaries in local column
Wednesday wishes go to Mrs. Willie White and a long list of neighbors including Howard Fairchild Howard Parker Roy Fredric Clark Helen Carol Sharp Rose Kelly Mrs. C. L. Garcia Herman Lee McFarling Donna Kay Haerer Ransom Newman Christi Alewel Mrs. C. A. Trotter Robert Pugh Pamela Kay Whitaker plus twins Mrs. Noralean Turner and Mrs. Olliewean Harper Belated greetings on Sunday go to Krista Lee Shuck.
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Willie White
Howard Fairchild
Howard Parker
Roy Fredric Clark
Helen Carol Sharp
Rose Kelly
C. L. Garcia
Herman Lee McFarling
Donna Kay Haerer
Ransom Newman
Christi Alewel
C. A. Trotter
Robert Pugh
Pamela Kay Whitaker
Noralean Turner
Olliewean Harper
Krista Lee Shuck
Telecast Guide: Local TV Schedule Highlights
Channel listings show tonight’s co hosted programs on Channel 4 with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly at 3:00 p.m. Di nah Shore’s show at 4:00 p.m. features The Waltons creator and family. Rich Little appears at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 5 with Betty White and C.W. McCall at 7:10. ABC Movie closes with On Her Majesty's Secret Service at 7:30 across channels 2 3 and 17. Also noted are Merv Griffin Zoom and Price Right among daytime and late afternoon lineups with scattered film and theatrical listings.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox
Fred Astaire
Gene Kelly
Mike Douglas
Waltons Family
Dianh Shore
Rich Little
Betty
Sue Ann) White
C.W. McCall
ABC
Her Majesty's Secret Service
Totie Fields
Medical Center
Mickey Mouse
Bonanza
Somerset
Ironside
CBS Newsca
NBC
Tim
Diana Rigg
Bonnie Bedelia
Jerry Lewis
Humphrey Bogart
Jessica
Angie Dickinson
America
Eddie
Self, Inc. Weathersean
Phil Donahue
Phyllis
Litton
God of Fathers
Bobby Vinton
Joe Forrester
ABC Spec
Nyc
Robert Cummings
Ryan's Hope
Pyramid
Electric Co
Gilligan
Showtime
Tattletales
Mr. Rogers
Flintstones
Open University
Eddie's
Merv Griffin
Weatherscan
Price Right
Spirits vs Colonels on Channel 11 leads Tuesday lineup
TV schedule notes Spirits face Colonels in Louisville at 7 pm on Channel 11 with a later MASH episode and Adams Chronicles Chapter 6 at 8 pm. The New Hampshire primary results are shown on 24 Hours 12. Weather and a dense slate of afternoon programs follow, including cartoons and soap operas.
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ABA
Spirits
Hee Haw
Open University
Adam
New Hampshire
Ironside
ABC
Laverne
Shirley
St. Louis
Pops
Judd
Survival
Phil Donahue
Adams Chronicle
Marcus
Welby
M.D
City of Angels
Homecoming for Marvin Hamlisch on Bell Telephone special
AP reports on March 26 NBC will air a 90 minute music special sponsored by Bell Telephone featuring Marvin Hamlisch. The New Yorker, 31, rose from rehearsal pianist to Oscar winner for The Sting and The Way We Were, later composing for Chorus Line and TV themes Beacon Hill and Hot l Baltimore.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York
NBC
Bell Telephone
Marvin Hamlisch
Bell Telephone Hour
Queens College
Julliard
Hamlisch
Hollywood
Park Avenue
Beacon Hill
Baltimore
Mexico Ledger Publishing Details and Rates
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details noting it avoids Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates include single copy 15c and mail subscriptions varying by region with monthly and yearly options and military APO pricing. Office hours are 8:00 to 5:40 weekdays and 8:00 to 1:00 Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
APO
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