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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1977
Page
2
Editorial warns against plain sabotage of community life urging readers to attend meetings, support taxes, respect public services, participate in events, back local media, and oppose cynicism. It frames the listed ten steps as a guide to harming a town’s progress and unity.
The text contrasts Proverbs and Shakespeare, noting that the wicked flee where no pursuer is and that a clear conscience drives courage. It cites Proverbs 28 1 and Shakespeare’s line about conscience making cowards of us all as a paired reflection on moral courage.
The Federal Trade Commission led by Michael Pertschuk will examine how TV commercials for sugared products affect children and dietary indiscretion. The debate centers on parental choice, marketing to minors, and potential health harms from excessive sugar in breakfast foods and candies.
A collage of reader mail to Ann Landers covers bashful medical procedures, stepfamily tensions at weddings, and a dad seeking guidance for a distant daughter. The exchanges critique responses, offer stern rebukes, and suggest self help resources via the columnist’s booklet and mail request.
Dear Dr Thosteson letters advocate rubella immunization amid measles fears and explain vaccine role in preventing infection for pregnant women and newborns. The column also addresses anemia due to rheumatoid arthritis, sore mouth from possible B vitamin deficiency, and nuts nutrition with gallstones query.
A compact history from 1877 to 1972 notes Wilder entering dry goods in Laddonia, Mexico gas tax repeal efforts, Columbia population growth, 1937 American Legion convention highlights, NYU Girls Resident School closing, 1947 Fair Week hotel shortages, a 1895-born servant’s obituary, 1957 retail ad prices, 1967 Pony of the Americas champion Gidgett and lawyer Darwin Hindman’s move, and 1972 Miss Missouri pageant events and local political races.
Erroneous listings noted for Channel 17 Burt Reynolds guest on Phil Donahue at 6.00. Musical pilot at 7.00 on 2 3 17 with Tina Turner and Manhattan Transfer titled Constantinople. Baseball KC Royals at 7.30 on Channel 17. NBC Movie Ssssss at 8.00 on 5 8 10. James show times include Tonight show and Partridge Family. Shields and Yarnell finale at 7.30 on 4 7 13. Various channels list drama and cartoons with classic films and game scores.
TV guide style summary noting Phil Donahue guests Judith Exner at 6:00 p.m., CBS Retirement Revolution with Charles Collingwood in Des Moines and California, Baryshnikov in In Performance At Wolf Trap, and The Wrecking Crew movie on ABC at 8:00 p.m. plus a long list of daytime and primetime programs, news, and specials across channels 2 3 4 7 9 11 17 47-13.
CBS News will review the planned TV movie Four Days in Dallas for accuracy after concerns that docu-dramas distort history. CBS TV chief Robert Wassler says CBS News won’t decide air status but will delay if any doubt about accuracy remains. The film depicts the days around JFKs assassination and figures Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby.
A list of Wednesday birthdays includes Wallace Gipson Jayne Ray Jay Schutte Sandra Kay Horton Mrs Jesse Vance Gary Ray Jett Paul Butts Mike Potts Randy Carr Edith Loehnig Janet Sue Galloway and Mrs Jacque R Jones. Eric Hoffer turns 75 and Senator Frank Church is 53. A quoted thought questions youth and learning in an era of rapid media change.
A message promotes help in selecting a Metropolitan Insurance program tailored to early marriage expenses. It highlights customizing coverage for new families and invites interest in the service.
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