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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1977
Page
2
A reflective guest piece by James E. Sterner notes a recurring tale in which people stand on their heads for hours to gain front page attention while daily sunlit mornings go unremarked. The editor muses on what counts as news and how coverage varies.
A reflection on Exodus 6 2 in which God reassures His people that He as guardian of the soul will never fail to keep His promises despite doubts.
A reader reports severe damage from a large street hole near South Clark across from Bob George car lot in Mexico City. The hole torn hub caps, scattered across yards. residents call for city repairs and responsibility. The editor notes ERA discussion excerpts from Sylvia Porter, urging readers to consider fair Social Security implications for homemakers.
Greetings Friday birthday wishes are sent to Miss Edna Righter and Irene Graves of Mid o Haey, with more birthdays listed for Friday including Pay, Mrs. Willie White, and a group of relatives and friends.
A reader protests anti baldness judgments and mockery of hair loss while another letter urges teen sex education to reduce abortions. Ann Landers endorses facing insecurities and notes teenagers act without full facts, recommending the booklet Booze and You for Teens.
A reader seeks hospitalization to lose weight but Dr Thosteson favors lifelong management. The advice emphasizes psychological factors, group therapy, and realistic goals. It notes a prior 20 pound loss in hospital and recommends Weight Watchers or Overeaters Anonymous. A Q A on caloric content compares milk and fruit juice calories.
A running item list recalls a 1877 reception for Dr A P Spence in Mexico with a noted medical society, a 1927 six club baseball league plan across five towns, and DeMolay initiation of several youths. Also covered are 1937 home building plans by Mr and Mrs Rolla McIntire, later 1957 DAR Constitution Week praise, 1967 Who’s Who listing, 1972 Audrain Extension chair re election, a Smiley’s IGA coupon, and Girl Scout balloon peace message event associated with World Peace.
NBC confirms Henry Kissinger will serve as a five year consultant on world affairs starting July. He will not be an on air journalist but may appear to explain foreign policy and help NBC News with international stories using his State Department contacts.
Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. Second class postage paid in Mexico MO 65265. Rates listed for mail subscriptions by region. Offices open 7 30am to 6 30pm Monday through Friday and 7 30am to 1 00pm Saturday.
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