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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1976
Page
2
Editorial argues criminals escalate hostage taking in prisons banks and public spaces. Missouri correctional expert George Camp, with years of exposure to hostage scenarios, prescribes a firm stance: refuse to negotiate and threaten immediate force if needed. He asserts hostage takers lose any leverage and must be met with decisive action.
A devotional note quotes John 16 7 about going away and sending the comforter the Holy Spirit. It frames God’s plan as beautiful and asks for divine help and guidance.
Mrs. Raymond Robison of Centralia thanks The Ledger for coverage of the Centralia girls team. She notes pride in Mexico girls for sportsmanship and hopes future articles highlight all great teams next year.
Yesterday in Mexico Sunday February 27 1986 Congressman Bill Hungate and his wife were guests at the Laddonia Planned Progress council event. Banner Loan Co moved to the Pearson Building. Alice's Beauty Salon relocated to Bland Building. Community notes include local visits and civic actions from 1956 to 1936.
Special birthday greetings for Sunday to Mrs. R. C. Baker of Benton City Mrs. Herman Lemasters and Jimmy Miller of Vandalia Karen Elizabeth Coil and Gerald Patrick Phillips of Thompson. Also happy birthday today to Tommy Hi.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details with office hours from 4:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday. It notes circulation rates by destination including local, Audrain and adjoining counties, all Missouri counties, and out-of-state options, plus military APO subscriptions.
A reader asks Ann Landers about Rod McKuen seeking his father and compares teen longing with adult adoption outcomes. Several letters describe a troubled marriage, a widow seeking companionship, and caution about dating services. The column ends with an ad for The Bride's Guide and a Chicago style mailing address.
A reader asks about persistent extreme dryness. The physician notes dry skin can result from low humidity, frequent baths, or alkaline soaps and may reflect metabolic or thyroid issues. Advice includes reducing baths, limiting soap, tepid 30 minute baths, gentle drying, and applying emollient lotions or bath oils. The skin is treated as an organ affected by internal factors and environment.
Ron Nessen will host an April Saturday Night live show on NBC after leaving the White House as press secretary He may appear in skits and do political gags while producer Lorne Michaels says talks with NBC officials settled concerns over partisanship The timing places the appearance after the New York and Wisconsin primaries and before the Pennsylvania primary
A dense schedule of channels and times lists many programs. It covers game shows films and talks across stations 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 13 17 including finales with Griffin and Phoenix Sharks Treasure Westworld Sound of Music and a Mel Brooks comedy reel.
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