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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1976
Page
2
A newspaper editorial argues the Constitution guarantees speedy and public trials, not a blanket “fair” trial. It praises local judges as honest and professional, lauds Mid Missouri juries as superior, and calls for jury service as a civic duty. It stresses public accountability of trials to prevent secrecy.
A devotional reflection cites Romans 12 10 urging believers to practice brotherly love. It frames Christ like affection as the standard to set aside selfishness and love even difficult people with kindness and unity.
Open Forum from The Ledger thanks Laddonia newspaper customers for Christmas gifts and outlines delivery tips to weather delays. It requests monthly and yearly payments to Mrs Elbert Blackburn, thanks Norma Blackburn, and wishes readers a Happy New Year. The Spears family sign off as Ledger Carriers.
Letter from ALAN OVIATT published in Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian titled The Lollipop Daya envisions outcomes of current government actions. Oviatt urges civic reflection and plans for community improvement while cautioning against overreach. The piece frames policy as a social test with measurable consequences for residents.
A compact list of dated items referencing Mexico Missouri and nearby cities. Highlights include President Johnson's budget mention for Missouri and Clarence Cannon Dam funds in 1966, a 1956 county election intrigue involving Lon Levins and Glenn Barnes, a 146 legislative note about Georgia Irvine singing the state song, a 1946 Household Fair event, and a 1926 Missouri Power and Light high voltage line project linking Boonville Moberly Mexico Keokuk to supply power.
Greetings are extended to a list of Montgomery City residents and friends for Sunday celebrations including Larry Welch Mrs H E Marquette John Hightshoe Mrs L A Scott Flodell Davison Garnett Russell Simpson Miss Dollie Hayes Mrs Walter C Wright Griffin Farrah Mrs Carolyn McAllister Linda Berry JoLene Hirvela Debra Schlatt Kathy Moss Gerald Wayne Braden Mrs Peter L Earle Jackie Vance Robert Robinson and Jennifer Warmbrodt.
A letters column reveals 70 percent of respondents would not have children again, citing heartache and lost romance. Examples include couples with multiple kids, exhausted parents, and regretful experiences, balanced by a mother of six praising meaning and blessing. Readers are invited to request Ann Landers dating guidance booklet.
Harrison Salisbury discusses his political novel The Gates Of Hell on Book Beat at 6 30 p.m. Channel 9. Donny and Marie offer music and variety at 7 00 p.m. Circus Hour premieres at 7 00 on dates in April. Movies include What's Up Doc at 3 00 p.m. on select channels and Slither at 8 00 p.m. CBS Movie on 4 7 13. The listings cover multiple stations with film, talk, and variety shows, plus later noir and drama titles.
Saturday Ledgerland station listings feature college basketball games Kansas versus Oklahoma State at 1:00 PM and Indiana versus Minnesota at 1:00 PM on multiple channels, plus UCLA versus Notre Dame at 3:00 PM. Also noted are heavyweight boxing Foreman-Lyle, sports magazines, and a large slate of morning and afternoon programming across channels.
A diabetic reader with a non functioning gall bladder asks if removal could improve diabetes. The advisor notes diseased gall bladder can hinder glucose control and periodic attacks warrant consideration of removal, advises consulting a diabetes specialist if doctors disagree, and warns that poor control worsens eye kidney and heart problems.
Ben Vereen delivers a strong Armstrong portrait in the ABC movie Louis Armstrong Chicago Style set in 1931 Chicago. The screenplay drags with a limp thread though the music and Vereen’s performance carry the central life of the jazz icon.
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