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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1977
Page
2
Washington voices warn against confrontation with North Korea though history shows wars labeled as won and lost. The piece argues for standing firm now to deter aggression, citing past events from Panmunjom to Cuba and stressing faith and resolve as guiding factors.
A writer claims half of U S wives suffer abuse by husbands and cites New York research Monroe County residents dispute the figure asserting few local husbands are that abusive and suggest wives may retaliate with similar force. The letter invites readers to share opinions.
A compact timeline of local mentions spans July 15 events from 1927 to 1972 in Mexico Missouri. It covers scout camp transport, political recollections, church bread baking heritage, sports charity games, a school board treasurer's retirement, a Current River float, rainfall easing a heat wave, long road trips, dog stories, Optimist Club activities, Knights of Columbus leadership, and birthday shoutouts for local residents.
Reader questions range from needing solitude in marriage to coping with a stillbirth and simple domestic disputes. Ann Landers advises counseling for a clingy partner, confirms bereavement etiquette, and declines judgment on towel and tissue preferences while offering her booklet for help.
A reader describes left groin ache five weeks after a diagnosis of a dilated inguinal canal. The doctor says no hernia yet but advises activity limits, weight loss, avoidance of jogging and lifting. opinions vary on bike riding and supports. Surgery may be considered after observation. fertility not affected.
Mexico Ledger lists mailing and carrier subscription rates with daily publication details and office hours. Rates vary by region, including local, Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out-of-state.
Friday ledger listings spotlight Bridger at 7 on channels 2 3 and 17 with James Wainwright as the pioneer mountain man in a 1976 TV adventure drama. The Russians Are Coming The Russians Are Coming airs at 7 on channels 4 7 and 19 featuring Carl Reiner and Alan Arkin in a 1986 comedy.
A dense schedule lists Channel 9 early fare like The Prince and the Pauper and Ivanhoe, long with extensive sports and movies across channels. Notable items include Grandstand baseball at 1:00, Cubs vs Phillies, Miss Universe pageant live from Santo Domingo, Thoroughly Modern Millie on NBC, and numerous classic and contemporary films through the night.
Channel five noon Eeee Homo survey of early civilizations. Channel nine repeats Clamma Dale Evening at Pops. Cards vs Expos at 1:15 p.m. on five and eight. Boston Symphony conducts Liszt Faust Symphony at 1:00 on nine. Public Policy Forum inflation taxation at 1:30 on seventeen and 4:00 on ten. Missouri Its Land and Its People at 2:00 on seven. Boxing tripleheader live from Miami Beach at 3:00 on four and thirteen. Golf finals at Pleasant Valley joined in progress on five and eight after baseball. Patsy Awards animal actors at 4:30 on two. Sixty Minutes at 6:00 on four, seven, thirteen repeats 1977, 1974, 1975 reports. The Secret of Old Glory Mine repeats at 6:00 on five, eight, zero. Claude Kipnis Mime Theater with Fiedler for Evening at the Pops at 7:00 on nine. ABC Mystery at 8:00 on two, three, seventeen The Long Goodbye. In Search Of at 8:00 on eleven features Stonehenge. NBC Movie at 8:30 on eight, ten Night Terror with Valerie Harper. Black Athletes Hall of Fame awards hosted by Bill Cosby at 8:30 on five. Nova studies The Case of the Bermuda Triangle at 9:00 on nine. Movies listed noon on four Batman. others include The Last Command, Me and the Colonel, 100 Rifles, No Name on the Bullet, Never Give A Sucker An Even Break, Pyro, Trapeze, The Long Goodbye, Night Terror, Easy Rider, The Lost Man, The Entertainer. Morning to late-night talk and religious programs with many scheduling notes.
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