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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1976
Page
2
A preacher denounces politicians who disrespect the church and university. He argues they prioritize ego over worship and learning, warning that closing sacred spaces to push agendas degrades life. He urges listeners to hear God, citing Mark 7:16 and the need to focus on worship and education.
Open forum from Audrain Humane Society notes inability to shelter animals due to limited funds and involvement. Building fund at 700 dollars of a 20000 dollar goal. calls for public support and new members at 7:30 pm September 20 1976 Courthouse Community Room in Mexico Missouri. Contributions welcome via P O Box 231. Evelyn A Brown secretary.
The Des Moines Register notes Jimmy Carter secured the Democratic nomination with Walter Mondale as running mate. Carter leads in polls against Ford or Reagan and appeals to liberal factions and labor allies. Some unions seek understandings to influence the nomination process.
Mondale likely to have union backing though Carter lags in late campaign energy. Humphrey and McCarthy contrasts noted with November prospects bright for Carter. Also mentions birthdays for listed individuals including Paul Anka turning 35 and artist Henry Moore at 78.
A 20 year old man writes about being gay and the pain of hiding his sexuality. He fears his Catholic upbringing and foresees rejection by family while seeking guidance. Ann Landers urges continued counseling and suggests speaking with an enlightened priest to address fears.
An 18 year old asks about tanning remedies and pills. The doctor says there are no pills operations or vitamins to help tanning and advises careful sun exposure. He notes sun at noon is most damaging and suggests graded exposure plus warnings about tanning creams masking rays. If nothing works, wear lighter bathing suits to reduce contrast.
A compilation of local items from Mexico and surrounds dated Saturday July 30 1966 notes an appreciation service for Rev Frank L Park marking his first year at First Baptist Church Mexico Campaign followers predicted a 4000 vote tally for Audrain County with a county fair levy expected to lift turnout Vandalia buys its first city owned police car and Laura Ellen Jesse represents Audrain 4 H at a Shelby Michigan camp Also mentions International Shoe Co profits 2813648 for the six months ending May 31 1946 and a 98 to 101 degree heat record with peak 101 degrees in the summer to date
Daily publication schedule except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. Rates for subscriptions vary by method and location including local, Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out of state. Office hours listed for weekday and Saturday service.
A preacher discusses the question Where is your faith from Luke 8 25 and argues faith pleases God saves the soul and proves true membership in Christ. Faith comes by hearing the word of God from the Bible and is evidenced by good works. The sermon for Sunday Aug 1 1976 at Mexico Bible Baptist Church by Rev Jerry A West outlines saving faith in Jesus.
Channel lineup notes stations serving St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia and others. Bruce Jenner contends for decathlon gold on channels 2 3 and 17 at 6 30 p m with a 10 30 p m review. Prime time includes The Wild Bunch on CBS movie and several classic daytime shows amid a dense slate of program notes and movie listings.
Boston Red Sox host New York Yankees at 1:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10. Olympic events include men 1500 meters marathon and high jump and women shot put at 2:00 on channels 2 3 and 17. NBC movie The Invasion of Johnson County airs at 8:00 with Bill Bixby and Bo Hopkins.
Local guide lists Lola Falana guesting with Dinah Shore at 9 00 on four seven and thirteen Kris Kristofferson hosts NBC Saturday Night at 10 30 on five eight and ten Movies include The Giant Eel Valley of the Dolls One Desire The Italian Job and more Also shows range from sports news and nature programs to old comedies and dramas with times noted Across days the lineup features multiple networks and varied entertainment options for viewers
A dense TV guide fragment lists baseball game updates with the Cardinals at Chicago versus the Cubs at 1 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10, movie showings including King Kong at 2 p.m. on channel 11 and The Cardinal at 2 p.m. on channel 11, and a long lineup of programs, sports, debates and religious shows across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 and 17 with times from noon to night some featuring John Denver Frank Sinatra and Mitch Vogel among others.
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