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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1977
Page
2
Editorial urges pride in Mexico Missouri and county hospital gains. It praises civic effort, school bonds, and efficient government while urging further local improvement and industrial growth. The piece closes with the Marine General’s line about making the most of what is available. 1-16-67
A brief biblical reflection notes Genesis 35 9 where God calls Jacob anew and asserts divine presence. The piece cautions that God does not repeat calls where He is not welcome, framing divine initiative in terms of receptivity and presence.
Kansas State University economist Dr Roy Frederick told a Kansas City chamber forum that despite bumper crops and big grain reserves, 400 to 750 million people remain malnourished. He urged continued US and developed-nation food aid and warned against turning aid on and off with market swings while stressing global interdependence and cooperation to address widespread hunger.
Saturday wishes go to Larney Barnes AF Playter Carol McCreery Annette O Connor Deborah Jenkins Edwina Lacey Mrs Beulah O'Brien Randy Joe Stegeman Louise French Mrs Lucille Myers Missy Ann Pollock Tim Mayer Darla Rae Jones and Ron Ward in a community birthday list from Centralia and Sturgeon.
Mexican Ledger lists daily publication days including Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO with second class postage. Rates show 15 cent single copies and various monthly and yearly mail prices for different counties and out of state. Office hours run 7:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings.
Abused Parent asks how to handle a 14 year old son who is cruel, violent in words, and increasingly aggressive after therapy. The columnist warns that abuse requires an abuser and a willing recipient and suggests seeking professional help.
Reader queries cover funnel chest Also notes on keratoconus bullous emphysema and C V A Explained: funnel chest fixed after puberty and not corrected by surgery Eye condition not inherited Cornea cone shaped improveable with glasses or transplant Emphysema with bullae shows cysts on X ray Diaper rash from ammonia Not teething Related to cerebral vascular accident meaning stroke
Erroneous listings aside, NBC CBS and ABC air a mix of comedies dramas news and specials including Hollywood High Eric Hudson Street ABC Close Up and Gregory Peck A Living Biography plus vintage movies such as The Seven Little Foys and The Man With A Cloak across stations KTVO KVEO and others, with regional repeats and cross-channel notes.
William Cannon Conrad hosts the World Famous Moscow Circus at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 13 plus a dense schedule of ABC CBS and NBC films and talk shows. Highlights include The Night That Panicked America on 2 3 17 at 7 8 The Other with Uta Hagen at 8 on 4 7 and Katherine with Sissy Spacek at 3 17 at 9 p.m. plus various daytime programs and cartoons through the night.
AP reports a prolonged ABC union strike entering week ten with 1,500 NABET workers off the job since May 17. News gathering fights over field daily hires, pay, and contract length dominate talks while ABC and NABET managers fill in on news and several taped shows in Hollywood and New York.
A chronicle of local events on July 21 across years from 1877 to 1972. Elections, lake naming efforts, one way traffic changes, store sales, medical hires, business openings, staff changes, and utility workload notes reflect Mexico's civic and commercial life over decades.
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