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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1977
Page
2
The Mexico city voters rejected a one per cent sales tax by 1514 to 1120. The editorial notes costs will rise and urges alternatives to raise revenue, warning cuts to police fire and garbage services or a sales tax like Moberly’s may be required later. It highlights the need for new fees or charges to fund city services.
A reflective verse-like note cites 1 Samuel 24 16 about the angel of the Lord at the threshing place and speaks of heaven and earth joining to remove chaff. It encourages personal character work aligned with divine judgment.
Editor, Ledger, June 3 1977, Is Patriotism Really Dead, as veterans recall. For 30 years American Legion and VFW organizations of Mexico sponsor placing flags on every veteran grave and raising a flag at Elmwood Cemetery Memorial Day. Flags raised 8:00 am lowered 8:00 pm May 30 1977. This year 217.99 dollars spent for 12 flags. Elmwood 566 flags Catholic 31 East Lawn 163 Union 16 Old City 2. East Lawn flags by Arnold Funeral Home supplied by US. Flag work requires effort yearly. Wallace E Melahn Flag Chairman James Bledsoe Post 26 American Legion.
The Des Moines Register notes Carter proposes Social Security changes to shore up finances by using general revenues in downturns, raising payroll taxes on employers and high earners, and trimming immediate benefits. Critics worry about undermining the system’s insurance character, but Congress must act to ensure fiscal soundness and fair financing.
Mexico Ledger lists publication policy, office hours, and mailing rates. It notes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265 with various subscription prices by region and delivery method including military APO rates.
Reader letters discuss caregiving stress and practical steps including applying for supplemental Social Security and food stamps, seeking part time help, and involving clergy or counselors. Advice covers presenting needs to a brother, seeking counseling, and legal aid for shared costs, with guidance on setting boundaries and self care.
A reader asks if plain walking can trim pounds. The doctor says yes if done regularly and vigorously, with arm and shoulder movement, about an hour daily, or more with occasional bending exercises. A man in a small apartment uses TV commercials to prompt in-place walking.
Entries recount jurors in 1877 and multiple 20th century items. Classified ads. real estate sales in 1927. 1937 highway paving plans with WPA funding. introduction of Missouri's new 2 cent sales tax and token changes. 1947 church appointments and civic park planning. 1957 clergy turnover and university graduates. 1967 Easter Seal clinic planning and large Vacation Bible School turnout.
TV guide snippet lists Tonight's channels with re runs and movies across stations 2 3 17 8 9 10. Programs include The Donny and Marie rerun with Sonny and Cher and Lucinda. The RA Expeditions documentary about Thor Heyerdahl. Inside The Shark on Nova. Billy Graham crusade at 3 PM. game shows and classic series. and a slate of films such as Pagliacci and The Queen Of Spades with varied air times noted.
TV schedule roundup details CBS NBC and ABC primetime hours with soaps movies and news. Mentions include The Sunshine Boys with Red Buttons and Lionel Stander, Hawaii Five-O runtime, Fidel Castro interview, Billy Graham Crusade, Dan Rather Tomorrow show, and multiple film titles like Umberto D The Last Grenade The Queen of Spades and Mambo.
PBS unveils its fall lineup highlighting children focused shows, Emmy winners returning such as Electric Company Sesame Street and Zoom, along with new programs for health education handicapped awareness and parenting guidance including Including Me and Parent Effectiveness.
Happy birthday Friday greetings go to Russell Boswell and a list of local residents including Mr and Mrs Bill Mattox Doris Gibbons Eugene Whalen Dr R L Barkelew Don McGee Steve Sprachin Claire Lowry Mrs Fred Tompkins Bob Painter David L Fisher Mrs Jesse Sue and Linda Kay Ray. Today’s birthday note celebrates management consultant John Diebold turning 51.
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