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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1977
Page
2
An editorial essay argues aging and illness are universal, sharing a conversation with an old friend who has emphysema from smoking. The friend recalls asking a doctor about lung rehab and is told little can restore lungs once damage has occurred. The piece satirically notes the belief that harm won’t happen to oneself.
Verse guidance urges loving Jesus by obeying his commandments. It links faith to outward action and moral living. The message emphasizes that true discipleship is proven through observed adherence to his requirements.
Mrs Leslie Hartgrove of Centralia protests Ledger editor's June 27 column calling critics intellectuals. She argues the real subversives are the so called traitors who would give away the Panama Canal and likens the Watergate era to a Sunday School picnic.
Des Moines Register reports a negotiated path for the Federal Grain Inspection Service to supervise grain inspection, following House Appropriations action that would curb inland hiring. The budget debate sees the FGIS seeking about 10.9 million for fiscal 1978 with some staff moved within USDA, while the Senate backs 13.6 million. lawmakers urged generous funding to avoid weak oversight and past grain inspection scandals.
Mexico Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St. Mexico Mo 65265. Single copy 15 cents. By carrier in Mexico and trade area towns 2.50 per month, 27 per year. By mail in Audrain and adjoining counties 20 per year, 12 per 6 months, 8 per 3 months. By mail in all other Missouri counties 26 per year, 18 per 6 months, 11 per 3 months. Out-of-state 29 per year, 18 per 6 months, 13 per 3 months. Members of armed forces in US and APO $1.50 per month. Office hours 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through day. 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
Dear Ann Landers outlines Royal College of Physicians findings from the London June 1 1977 report. It says each cigarette cuts 50 minutes from a smoker life and urges withdrawal of all but lower tar brands, higher prices, and stronger warnings. It adds one in three smokers dies from smoking and quitting reduces risk within 10 15 years.
Dear Dr Thosteson this letter discusses worry over a prescribed drug and side effects, noting the rarity of adverse events and the doctor’s judgment. It highlights reader concerns on athlete’s foot remedies, menopause pregnancy risk, breast lump mastectomy chances, chocolate milk calcium absorption, and the column’s policy on answering individual letters. The Ledger column responds with practical guidance and invites readers to request a booklet on foot care.
A compilation notes July 5 entries across years detailing Miss Callie Duncan’s leap to escape a frightened horse in 1877, 1927 Fourth of July minor injuries and parade, 1947 Mexico auto races and attendance, 1957 Mexico dialing directory release, 1967 Panhandle Eastern promotion, and other local notes.
The Carroll Motor Co was selected as a nation’s outstanding Ford dealership and received an achievement award. Lions Club served over 1,000 barbecued meals, drawing more than 5,000 spectators for Independence Day fireworks at the Fairgrounds. Temperature fell toward the 48s as spectators wore sweaters and jackets. Denver Camden, conservation regional supervisor, noted Audrain County conservation agent Eugene Baldwin had resigned.
A snapshot of top fiction and nonfi ction titles as analyzed by Publishers' Weekly. Leading fiction entries include The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough Falconer by Cheever Crash of 79 by Hirdman Olivers Story and Condominium by MacDonald. Nonfi ction highlights Your Erroneous Zones by Over The Book of Lists by Wallechinsky The Dragons of Eden by Sagan Passages by Sheehy Majesty by Lacey.
Erroneous listings aside, the page notes several programs: Fred Astaire salutes 40 years of Hollywood musicals at 1:00 p.m. on Channel 11. Helen Cornelius on 7 at 6:30. Cards at Pittsburgh baseball at 6:30 on 5. Mr. Rooney Goes To Work at 7:00 on 4, 7, 13. ABC Movie Fantasy Island at 4:00 on 2, 3, 17. Opera Theater at 8:00 on 9. Police Story 2-part hunt. Portrait of Jamie at 9:30 on 9. Rich Little on Tonight. a long list of films and schedules across channels 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 17.
A dense listing of TV times for multiple networks includes daytime cartoons and news blocks, feature films like The Secret of Santa Vittoria, and late night programs. Notable names include Don Knotts Michael Landon Anthony Quinn Anna Magnani Barbara Feldon Bill Bixby Joan Rivers and Dinah Shore.
AP reports CBS special Mr Rooney Goes to Work surveys American labor through visits to 100 factories and diverse workers. Rooney notes many like their jobs while exploring profit sharing and worker participation, finding hard work exists but desires reform. The program includes interviews with a Cleveland plant and a Fort Lauderdale interview.
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