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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1976
Page
2
The Ledger corrects the runner-up name for the Little Miss Bicentennial Baby Contest on page 2. Ashlee Nicole Elzea, 14 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Elzea, was listed as Lashlee Nicole Elzea in error.
Pageant excitement peaks in Missouri as 34 contestants, including Mitzi Weatherspoon of Moberly and Kathy Lawell McPhail of William Woods, prepare for tonight's final selection. Judges emphasize interviews and talent performances while backstage buzz and audience energy influence the event atmosphere.
A compilation of brief items from July 10 across years. Clarence Ray ends 16 years with the Business and Professional Men's Club in Vandalia. Terry R. Cain named principal of North Callaway R-1 High School. Audrain County boards report 108 property changes. Don Morrill donates lockers to the Missouri Military Academy fieldhouse. Fire destroys Ed Seckler dairy building. home saved. Clyde Moore elected Laddonia schools superintendent. Joe Davis joins Hoxsey Hotel front desk. Hannibal vs Mexico baseball at Sannebeck Park 2:30 pm. admission 40 cents men 25 cents women. List of 182 judges for August 3 primary. Candle-based birthday greetings listed for locals. Notable birthdays: Saul Bellow age 61, Jerry Herman age 43.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details and rates including daily schedule, office hours, and postage terms. It outlines pricing for subscriptions by region, including local, Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out-of-state, with military APO rates.
Dear Ann Landers answers address three reader issues: a bus smoking disturbance and parental action, a then five year old who sleeps with parents and breath-holding, and a wife overwhelmed by her husband’s affair. Advice emphasizes involving authorities, pediatric consultation, and counseling or clergy for coping. The column preserves the era’s direct, practical guidance style.
TV listings show mixed channels and times for sports films and documentaries. Notable items include the 1960s and 1970s movie lineup and live events such as Miss Universe coverage.
ABC premieres two game shows Hot Seat at 11:00 and Family Feud at 12:30 on channels 2 3 and 17. The 37th Democratic National Convention opens in New York with network coverage and live broadcasts across multiple channels.
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