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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1976
Page
2
The piece urges Americans, especially educators, to foster belief in the country after testing ideas. Quoting Sen Sam Ervin it stresses faith not as refuge but inner strength to face stress. It notes 1960s to mid 1970s tensions yet affirms America remains the best place to live if individuals uphold American ideals.
The text cites John 16 13 where Jesus tells his disciples the Spirit of truth will guide them into all truth and reveal things to come. It frames the Spirit as a compass for following the Master.
The American Freedom Train, a 26 car exhibit of historic documents, will tour Kansas City Kansas March 27 to 30 with stops in Topeka Wichita Jefferson City and St. Louis. The 23 minute moving walkway tour showcases items like George Washingtons Constitution and the first printing of Common Sense along with sports theater art and science displays.
A $48,000 check was delivered to Rush Hill Mayor Harry M. Wright by Joseph T. Raine county supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration for the municipal water works project. Additional notes cover local scholarship finalist, political candidacies, ordination services, and various civic milestones in Mexico and surrounding areas.
A reader asks Ann Landers about leaving an abusive partner and the emotional toll of domestic violence. The column urges leaving now if abuse continues, notes therapy or AA as options for change, and discusses custody and inheritance issues in divorce and aging concerns.
Dr Thosteson explains causes of morning headaches including high blood pressure neck arthritis and food factors like tyramine. A 79 year old patient with diverticulosis receives diet guidance and salt restriction notes. Also covered are pelvic inflammatory disease causes pregnancy difficulty and fertility evaluation with emphasis on antibiotics and identifying the infecting organism.
Channel guide snippets mix with sports and weather notes detailing NHL hockey Blues vs Bruins at 6 30 p m on Channel 11 and a long list of morning and evening programs and films from 1 p m to 2 55 a m. The fragmentary text references The Waltons The Lindbergh Kidnapping and various films and TV movies with dates and channels obscured by OCR.
Channel 9 Book Beat at 6 30 discusses a Thornton Wilder book. Donny and Marie guests at 7 00 with George Gobel Roy Clark and Charo. ABC CBS and NBC air movies and talk shows through the night with Dean Martin specials and Weather.
NBC presents a three hour dramatization of the Lindbergh infant kidnapping and murder with Cliff De Young as Lindbergh Sian Barbara Allen as Anne Lindbergh and Anthony Hopkins as Bruno Hauptmann. The program opens with newsreel footage of Lindbergh’s 1927 flight and follows the 1932事件 from tribute to tragedy.
A review notes the play follows the Lindbergh kidnapping from the missing child to Hauptmann’s trial and execution. It highlights a large cast, brisk editing, and strong pacing, with emphasis on scene changes and public reaction. The performance is solid though Lindbergh’s portrayal omits nuance.
Birthday wishes arrive for Walter Doerge Kenny Earl Wyss Jr Mrs John Watson Ronald Hess Warren O McIntyre Mrs LM Moore Judy Kay Pehle Mrs Marvin Coll David Kemp and Howard Kindig on Saturday Entertainer Jackie Gleason turns 60 and former actress Betty Hutton 55 today
Mexico Ledger lists publication schedule and pricing: daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo. Second class postage paid in Mexico. Rates: $2.50 per month $27 per year for Mexico and area. Audrain counties $20 per year $12 per month $8 for 3 months. other Mo counties $26 per year $17 six months $11 one month. out-of-state $20 per year $18 six months $13 three months. Armed forces members $1.50 per month. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
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