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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1976
Page
2
An editorial extols liberty as the supreme virtue of being American. It argues that personal freedom to choose, speak, work, and vote defines the nation, surpassing wealth, institutions, or cultural offerings. The piece emphasizes individuals’ right to succeed or fail and to retain or lose liberty.
A brief meditation asserts that God has given power to Jesus Christ and invites listeners to hear his teachings as Luke 9 35 echoes the divine affirmation. The piece emphasizes faith, revelation, and spiritual authority in Christian tradition.
Yesterday in Mexico John Ratcliff began teaching vocational agriculture at Mexico High School. In Jefferson City the Missouri Power and Light Company hosted its annual 5-year club dinner with attendees including Nelson M. Fittner John H. Lineberry Glen Godsey Fred H. Greenberg Melburn A. Gibson Cecil R. Anderson Harry C. Major Paul C. Ekern and Garland H. Kuhne.
Washington AP Ford administration will appoint a woman to lead a sweeping civil rights project to remove laws and regulations that discriminate by sex. Assistant Attorney General J Stanley Pottinger said a woman will head the task force and two women attorneys are considered for the post. Pottinger noted the program targets discrimination against both men and women and Ford called such laws petty yet unjust.
Greetings appear for Harold Gayle Stephens Mrs Frank Boswell Mrs Edgar Sims Clarence Gould George R Sullivan Glenn Werner Cynthia Diane Duthbert and birthday mentions noting Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall aged 68 Mrs Patrick Nugent formerly Laci Raines Johnson aged 29.
A compilation of Ann Landers letters describes the fatal driver profile from DOT studies across Baltimore Boston Albuquerque and Oklahoma City. It warns against risky behavior and urges readers to act responsibly during the Fourth of July weekend.
Dear Mrs. R B explains three heat reactions. Heat cramps respond to rest and salty fluids. Heat exhaustion needs cooling and salt intake. recovery occurs as circulation and fluids rebound. Heat stroke demands emergency care with ice, possible salt solution, no alcohol, and professional aid. gradual sun exposure and light garments help prevent repeats.
Bob Hope plans a July 4 television special titled Bicentennial Star Spangled Spectacular to celebrate America's birthday. The show will parody 18th century broadcasts, feature Debbie Reynolds and Ed McMahon, and include cameos by Davis Jr and others. Hope hints at future projects including a Walter Winchell biopic and diverse programming next season.
Station listings from KTVI St Louis KTVO Ottumwa KMOX St Louis and KID TV St Louis contain misprints and unreported changes. Weather sections show inconsistent or absent data across channels. Readers are advised to verify schedules locally.
TV guide style rundown with Jackie Gleason in Don’t Drink the Water at 7 on channels 4 7 13 and The Emigrants at 8 on channels 2 3 17. Also features schedules for Police Story New York New York Wimbledon finals Can Can Yankee Doodle Dandy and other films with noted cast like Ron Howard Beau Bridges Dinah Shore and Cliff Robertson plus Bicentennial coverage and Great American Celebration specials.
A lengthy afternoon to night listing outlines 12 30 p.m. to 12 a.m. broadcasts and specials. Highlights include Yankee Doodle Cricket at 2:30 p.m. and All Around America on development of the Freedom Train at 2:30 p.m. with multiple other patriotic and historical features. Additional fare includes Williamsburg Restored at 5:00 p.m. and Glory Road West a one hour look at western settlement using period reenactments.
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