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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1977
Page
2
An editorial from a farmer's wife extols the birth of her grandson born March 15 weighing eight pounds three ounces and named for her father. She contrasts grand dreams of what he might become with the simple joy of family life and hopes for his future, noting the importance of love and family.
A reflective note warns against pride and reliance on earthly wealth, urging trust in the living God. It emphasizes prudent planning for the future while acknowledging true security lies beyond this world. The message echoes a biblical verse from Timothy about prioritizing spiritual over material riches.
The Vandalia Leader column laments vulgar speech across ages and media, arguing obscenity degrades language and manners. It contrasts four letter words with precise expression and stresses language as a tool for clear thought, ending with birthday greetings to local residents.
A reader asks about systemic lupus erythematosus SLE and pregnancy. The doctor says about 25 percent may miscarry or have stillbirths, most feel better during pregnancy, but a post delivery flare is possible requiring steroids. Progress in lupus research is slow but steady with ARTHRITIS LE Foundations and American Lupus Society offering educational materials.
Open reader protests a prior column calling some students weird for bisexual behavior. Ann defends wording, cites context, and addresses concerns about stigma. Other letters urge hiring the handicapped, proper nose blowing at table, and seeking Ann Landers guidance with a popularity booklet offer.
Tonight’s schedule lists channels and shows with pilot chatter and film airings. Programs include Instant Family at 7, The Waltons 7, The Light of Experience, Bay City Amusement Company, and many classic films with actors like Barry Newman and Alec Guinness.
Channel 5 joins at 6 30 p.m. for Cardinals doubleheader in Cincinnati. Channel 17 lists John Wayne as Phil Donahue guest at 6 p.m. ABC Movie Time Travelers at 7 p.m. on channels 2 3 and 17. Moscow Circus second show at 7 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13. Galbraith on poverty at 8 p.m. Age Of Uncertainty. Foster and Laurie at 8 p.m. on 4 7 13. Gordon's War at 8 30 p.m. on 2 3 17. Elton John hour at 10 30 p.m. Paul McCartney at 11 30 p.m. Also listed are dozens of daytime shows, movies, and public affairs across channels 2 3 4 7 9 11 13 17.
AP journalist Jay Sharbutt reports on Kloick station in San Francisco airing a seven week summer festival of vintage TV. Classics such as Our Miss Brooks Car 54 and December Bride headline a nightly hour long block with theme nights and a new trivia feature hosted by Terry McGovern.
A compact July chronicle from Mexico covers diverse notes from 1877 to 1972. It recounts a man building a small motorboat on Lake La-Ko-Ta, a carp prank among fishermen, a show horse sale trail leading to Omaha, storm damage from a 1947 rain, Rural Gas Service’s 1840 launch, 1957 Girl Scout camp plans, 1967 National Guardsmen training, 1972 political gatherings with Tom Eagleton, and various local curiosities.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays, office hours, and postage rates. It notes pricing for subscriptions by mail and carrier in various regions, with monthly and yearly options and special rates for armed forces.
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