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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1976
Page
2
Editorial urges Mexico to market its unique assets to attract investment and growth. It argues towns of similar size share features but success comes from highlighting distinct services, hospital quality, recreation, vocational school, and even the town name as civic leverage. It cites using local symbols as branding.
A devotional reflection urges living by the Spirit as Galatians 5 25 states. It notes God’s Spirit leads life and cautions against pride, emphasizing humility as a virtue provided by God.
A Miss Missouri ’76 editor thanks the Ledger for pageant coverage and praise. another reader argues for tax relief for private school families, condemning discrimination and urging a vote against unequal funding in August. The missive cites church-related colleges and Catholic contributions, urging justice and secular concerns.
Today celebrates birthdays for Larry Lahs Charley Meyers Robert Peak Lorene Ezell Dale Barnett Belinda Sue Frosch Mrs L F Admire Mia Oscar Payne Paula Gail Tilden Mrs Don Tilden Mrs Neil Nielsen Robert A Miller Connie Gallagher and Diana Beasley Writer Owen Lattimore turns 76 Paul Taylor noted as thinker Aristotle quote on dignity
Collage of reader questions on bereavement etiquette with a pastor in casual attire responses. Includes teens seeking romance guidance and a marital trust quip about engagements and fidelity. Ends with advertisement for Ann Landers Booze and You for Teenagers.
A reader asks how to determine bra size using measurements under the bust and at the nipples, with a method adding five inches to the underbust measure. The article notes boils are caused by infection, not diet, and that immunity improves with overall good nutrition. It also covers chlorine in spas, eye irritation, and invites readers to mail questions to Dr Thosteson.
A compact retrospective lists local happenings from Audrain County and nearby towns. Entries cover teacher hires John Porter and Carla Wehmeier, a new service station opening with Ralph Hampton, hospital trustees named Frank Wilfley Sr., the 66th Audrain County Fair opening, midshipman Potts aboard USS South Carolina, National Association of Postmasters meeting speakers, pony show placements, planned grocery store in Trolley Heights, Ladamma school superintendent A T Powell, Retha Pease in a state contest, and upcoming wheel tax due dates.
Channel listings show Olympic track and field finals from Montreal at 6 30 p m on Channels 2 3 and 17 with a 10 30 p m highlights reel. The schedule also includes news updates and other sports and entertainment programs across channels 4 5 7 8 9 11 13 and 17.
On this date events include transcontinental telephone service beginning in 1914 with a New York San Francisco call. Also 1728 Carolina becomes a royal province. Mussolini born 1883 in Dovia Italy. Germany bombers begin WWII air blitz 1940. Hawaii statehood 1959 election of Orientals to Congress. Forrestal tragedy 1967. OAS embargo end 1964 start plus one year ago.
Mexico Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 300 N. Washington St. Mexico Mo. Rates include single copy 15c and mail options for Audrain and surrounding counties. Office hours 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 Saturday.
ABC dominated last week in Nielsen ratings with seven Olympics nights among the 20 most watched programs. Nadia Comaneci’s performances boosted ABC to an average of 16.9 million homes per Olympic night, far ahead of CBS and NBC which aired mostly reruns and movies.
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