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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1977
Page
2
A guest column by Mrs. JoAnn Thomas urges readers to extend holiday forgiveness year round. She urges resolving family feuds, admitting mistakes, and embracing relatives now before it is too late. Thomas notes her roles at Mexico High School and on the Mexico Park Board.
A contemplative remark on living before God with a clear conscience, considering it glorious to utter at life’s close. The quotation from Acts 23:1 frames a personal affirmation of integrity and faith at final hours.
Open Forum Editor notes ERA alive in Missouri 1977 session and urges readers to oppose ratification. Cites Virginia task force claiming ERA would not grant new rights but could reduce protections. Warns it is a monstrosity for families and urges writing Missouri lawmakers against BRA. Susie Eastern, Columbia.
The East German regime tightens borders by banning free visits to Berlin and requiring visas for non German visitors. A TV correspondent was expelled for reporting on border guards and death zone firing. Western protests are expected but likely ineffective.
Dear Never Saw A Bird Blush asks if a parakeet becomes sexually excited by undressed humans. Ann Landers dismisses the idea as nonsense and notes the hostess projects her own prudishness on the bird.
A long reader letter mix covers elder care family dynamics and how to involve a 91 year old relative, then shifts to breast examination timing with Menstrual period, and a retiree’s seeds gallbladder myth. Dr Thosteson answers on seeds, colon health, Kegel exercises, hiatal hernia, digestion, and reader mail volume.
Entries recount Atkinson and Albert White departing for Polltox Webb County Texas for about a month with large land holdings and plans for a full report.
TV listings show the Jefferson City inaugural event televised at 12:00 noon on Channels 4 8 13 with replays at 10:30 p m on the same channels. Also notes a slate of classic and recent films and variety programs across channels with multiple times and titles listed.
A dense schedule of TV programs and movies across channels 5 8 and 9 outlines specials like The Day After Tomorrow Kissinger In Retrospect and Kissinger profiling by Martin Agronsky plus regular news newscasts weather Farm Agricaiere and sitcoms. Notable entries include The Niles exploration program Search for the Nile Episode Part 2 Discovery and Betrayal and Tickle Me Elvis at 1 PM plus game shows Family Feud and Jeopardy style lineup across midday to late night with multiple channel repeats and a mix of children shows soap operas and movies.
A dense, OCR-like listing of American TV programs, channels, air times, and noted performers from mid 20th century schedules. Mentions ABC CBS NBC lineups, movie showings, comedies, dramas, and local newscasts with multiple time slots and program titles across networks.
A series of brief notices covers changes in public service roles and occupations. The International Shoe Co seeks women for fitting and packing jobs. Pauline Drysdale leaves to become northwest Missouri state agent. Charles R. Stribling III earns a distinguished service award from the Mexico Junior Chamber. Audrain County reports 1956 polio care funded, and Audrain Hospital raises daily room charges by 2.50. Tim Lankford is named by Senator Eagleton for the Naval Academy. Shoplifting concerns prompt a Business and Professional Women’s Club briefing with local police.
New York AP Steve Allen returns to television with Meeting of Minds a live action theater of ideas featuring actors portraying historical thinkers such as Cleopatra Thomas Aquinas Roosevelt Galileo and Darwin The six part series will air on PBS starting January 10 at 8 p m Allen hopes the program will entertain and provoke thought while infuriating viewers and stimulating democratic participation through rational discussion
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