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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1977
Page
3
A columnist surveys five beliefs of a big shot from the American Management Association and argues that many people in all walks of life cling to loud authority. The piece urges returning to the golden rule and warns that true leadership avoids domination and needless stress.
A devotional reflection cites Nehemiah 6 10 urging assembly in the house of God as essential to civilization. It argues that without regular gatherings no family or individual can avoid loss, portraying communal worship as foundational to humane progress.
Donna Nolan thanks Mexico and area for support during the 1977 Miss Missouri pageant. She credits Mexico Jaycee Wives, Jaycees, managers, producers, Vicki's Trend Setter, Merle Norman Cosmetics, and The Mexico Ledger for help. Nolan expresses pride in Miss Audrain County reign and looks forward to her duties.
Florida mom writes to Ann Landers seeking guidance on defiant teens and the two way street of family life. The column reflects readers who relate, urging parents to stay engaged while kids are urged to shape up. A request for the alcoholism booklet ends with an address for requests.
A 35 year old woman seeks help for obesity while thyroid tests are normal. The doctor urges medical supervision, weight loss goals, and explores willpower, social factors, and possible support groups. Other reader questions cover abortion myths, angiograms, vaginal terminology, Paget disease treatments, and weight reduction guidance in his booklet Lost Secrets of Reducing.
A compact chronicle from Mexico Missouri tracing daily notes from 1877 to 1972 era events. It records farm stock updates, lodge officer names, camp improvements at Camp Mismilaca, church openings, conventions, weather, refinery club gatherings, civil defense plans, and a Missouri Supreme Court ruling on Kit Bond residency for governor candidates.
Friday wishes go to Walter Solte Charles Thompson Sammy Joe Smith Wilbern E Lewis Shannon Dean Mayles Albert Biggers Jr George W Selvey Everett Crim Mrs Ronald Belcher and Boyd Bounds from friends and family. May they have a joyful day and a bright year ahead.
Erroneous listings noted from unreported changes. Phil Donahue guest Frank Westmore listed. various programs including Tut: The Boy King with Orson Welles narration at 7:00. Nova Strange Sleep at 7:00. Busting Looge with Adam Arkin at 7:30. CBS Movie When Legends Die at 8:00. theater pieces and NBC/ABC/NBC reports scattered. multiple channel references and times across stations 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 17 30 with unclear lineup and dates.
Channel 5 8 10 feature Instant Family at 7 pm a comedy about two single fathers and resourceful kids. The Waltons return at 7 on several channels while The Light of Experience screens at 7 on channel 9. Multiple pilots, Hawaii Five-O rerun at 8, Eight on the Lam, The Servant, Copper Canyon and classic films fill late slots. Weather, news and talk shows round out the dense nightly lineup with Barbara Walters interviews and public affairs programs.
CBS will run a 250000 sweepstakes to publicize its 1977 78 fall lineup. Viewers answer questions after watching five new CBS shows to win cash or goods, with cards due by Oct 21 and winners announced Nov 21. Dorfsman notes expected 3 5 million responses and a ratings boost.
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