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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1977
Page
2
Mrs. Edward D. Hodge argues the main aim of public education is twofold. First to master basic tools of learning reading writing and numeracy for independent judgment. Second to foster responsible citizenship and understanding of government and democracy. The piece emphasizes strong foundational disciplines and respect for varied future paths.
Dear Ann Landers offers guidance on smoking risks for an elderly father in a shared apartment and handling gifts within a family. The column also answers a teen questions section and a gifting dispute about a wristwatch, advising boundaries, responsibility, and love versus possession.
A physician discusses perennial desensitization schedules for children with pollen allergies. Weekly injections begin at a low dose, rising to a maximum over four to five months, then monthly for years. Local pollen seasons and specialist guidance are emphasized for effective, safe treatment.
Open Forum letter argues national leaders are selling out to communists and lists Soviet pushes from Korea to Panama. It cites U.S. policy debates, mentions Taiwan, Angola, Rhodesia, Chile, Cuba, and Panama, and includes birthday wishes and reader questions to Dr Thosteson about endometriosis and hormone therapy.
Channels present three music and variety specials on 2 3 and 17. Dorothy Hamill opens at 7:00 in a Quebec Carnival setting followed by John Denver and guests at 8:00, Barry Manilow at 9:00. Nova reports mass roostings at 7:00 on 9. TV schedules include numerous St Louis Ottumwa and Columbia stations with movies and specials, including Minstrel Man and Easter Tells Such Dreadful Lies, and Ted Knight on Dean Martin.
TV schedule notes Jean Marsh stars in The Walters drama as a visitor to the Baldwin sisters at 7 p.m. on channels 4 7 13. NBC Presents The Outer Space Connection narrated by Rod Serling at 7 on 5 8 10 about ancient astronauts. Ten Who Dared dramatizes Charles Doughty’s Arabian adventures at 7 on 11. Evening includes news, cartoons, and sports with multiple program blocks across channels.
AP writer reviews a CBS drama about two young black minstrels in 1889 who chase show business amid racism. Harry and Rennie Brown face exploitation and danger as they pursue dignity, aided by Charlie Bates and Jessamine. The script aims for Roots like gravity but falls short in pace and cohesion despite strong performances and period music.
A collage of brief notes from Mexican community pages over decades. Mentions snow, maple sugar, bank cashier succession at Southern Bank in 1927, Fennewald School grade studies in 1937, Blatz Inn beer ad and local dining, ministers in Mexico churches, teaching assistantship at Northwestern University in 1967, recipe winners, Girl Scout cookies sales, and local honors including an Optimist Club trophies and Eastern Star visit.
The Mexico Ledger lists daily publication with no Sundays or holidays, office at 300 N Washington Mexico MO 65265. Rates shown include $2.50 per month, $27 per year for Mexico and trade area, other Missouri regions at varying yearly and multi month prices, and $1.50 per month for armed forces APO. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
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