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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1976
Page
2
The piece argues gun ownership is rational for home protection amid rising crime. It counters calls to outlaw guns by noting criminals ignore laws and that banning handguns could push broader bans. It warns against labeling all gun owners as criminals and defends hunting and sport use.
The text speaks of divine comfort through God at the end of the day and urges sharing that comfort with others in trouble. It reflects on sorrow and the sweeter compensation found in comforting others as taught in Corinthians.
In March 1973 officials claimed federal agencies could handle subversion, but within a year key anti subversion bodies were abolished. The piece warns of a purge of intelligence operations and urges readers to lobbying efforts to restore funding to the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee and related bodies. It cites Nelson Rockefeller, Frank Church, Kissinger, and Edward Levi as implicated, urging action to defend national security.
A historical Mexican newspaper summary notes on Friday January 21 1966 the Audrain County Fair's fate hinged on its 76th show and a countywide vote on a tax levy for fair purposes. Earlier entries record Keyton Nixon appointed administrator of Audrain Hospital on January 21 1956 and W R Courtney joining Missouri Bankers Association in 1946. In 1946 R C Wetherall announced Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance leased offices on the Woolworth building. In 1926 Standard Oil Mexico resumed ethyl gasoline sales after a Surgeon General report warned lead in ethyl gasoline.
Readers discuss child abuse and neglect by family members and urge steps to protect youths, including seeking help from Rape Crisis centers, counselors, clergy, or police. Other letters share ice-chewing pet peeves and advice on handling questions about divorce and privacy.
A reader asks about polymyalgia rheumatica in the elderly, noting painful stiffness in the back neck shoulders and thighs with fever and weight loss. The condition responds to small cortisone doses for relief, not a cure, and may relate to artery inflammation risk to the eyes.
Friday birthday wishes are extended to C R Stribling Sandra Langford Vincent Jones Alan Jenkins Vickie Lynn Hightshoe Ilene Berry C N Davidson Barry Jackson Alfred Hinton Mrs Robert L Dudley Robyn Fort Richard Popp and Geoffery Potter. A note references golfer Jack Nicklaus age 36 and actress Jinx Falkenberg. The letter discusses smoking's effect on capillary blood flow and water retention in menopause, with medical guidance and a request for Dr Thosteson's arthritis booklet.
Mexico Lodge details publication status at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265 with pricing for single copies and subscriptions by area. Office hours listed Monday through Saturday and military concession noted along with mailing distinctions for Audrain county and surrounding regions.
Television schedule lists The Bridge Of Adam Rush at 3:30 PM on Channel 17 followed by a mix of dramas, comedies, and features across stations. Notable items include Captain Kangaroo with Ruth Buzzi and John Davidson, Jonathan Winters hour of comedy, and Blues hockey at 7:39 PM.
A dense TV guide notes The Waltons dramatic fire scene at 7 p.m. across Channels 4 7 and 13. It also lists The Way It Was World Series nostalgia on 9 with a 1936 recap featuring Gehrig DiMaggio and Hubbell.
AP review praises the Nashville produced one hour special Hill Country Sounds hosted by Bill Anderson. It covers Appalachian bluegrass to Roger Miller era, notes flaws in narration and heavy star presence, and highlights Nashville sessions and local scenes differing from typical network shows. It cost 96000 dollars to produce.
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