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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1976
Page
2
Opinion piece reflecting on murder as a crime of passion and the role of religion in elevating humanity. It argues humans face inherent complexity and cross pressures, acknowledges both good and dangerous religious influence, and asserts religion helps some rise above baser impulses while admitting none stay perfectly virtuous.
The text reflects on Jesus teaching with authority rather than like the scribes, prompting a personal response to truth. It notes believers sensing truth about themselves and resolving to try again to follow God more faithfully.
William N. Sawyer writes to the Ledger to challenge common pronunciations of Missouri Illinois and Louisville arguing many authorities including Funk and Wagnalls and NBC announcers mispronounce them. He notes differing versions and points to Kentucky’s capital Frankfort as correct.
A collage of notes from Yesterday In Mexico dated March 7 across 1966, 1956, 1946, 1936, and 1926 recalls Miss Lola Howell chosen for Girls State, library levy talks in Vanalla, a federal savings bond award, street sign committees, store closures and relocations, school board sales, Legion posts, farm loans, a telephone strike, rabies measures, and anniversary fund drives reflecting community life in Mexico and Audrain County.
Dear Upset, Dear Old Mold, and Heartsick share domestic strife and teen sexuality. Ann Landers counsels ignoring silent spouses, choosing perspective, and notes the value of open communication. A booklet on high school sex is advertised with mailing details.
Medical advice columns explain scabies causes reinfection risks and treatment with 1 percent lindane cream or lotion, plus washing or boiling clothing and brushes. Also covered are hematomas after surgery, chronic phlegm from smoking or allergies, safe intercourse during pill cycles, and Felty's syndrome with leukopenia linked to rheumatoid arthritis and enlarged spleen.
Mexico Ledger lists publishing dates and rates for subscriptions in various regions and formats. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays, office hours, and mailing costs for local, county, and out-of-state readers, including military mail.
A birthday greeting lists residents including Sabrina Surls Sandy Nunnelly Jerry Carlyle Tommy Bassett Bob Clark Michael Fennewald George Sheets Jr Marion Pace Billy Gentry Herbert Jackson Mrs Louis Westland Harold Pohlmeyer M E Pruessner Forrest Moore Douglas Jackson Rosa Graue Louann Pawey Ruth Toulson Alvin Bell Terry Morris Ray Spoor and Ray Hamlett. It also notes actress Cyd Charisse is 53 and pianist Maryou Williams is 66.
Tonight Channel listings feature Balloon Safari narrated by David Niven and Alan Root at 7 00 p m on channels 4 7 and 13 Rich Little guests at 7 00 on channel 5 with Tom Bosley Sherman Hemsley and three of Kotter’s sweathogs Dreamer at 7 00 on 9 ballet from O Neill’s A Touch Of The Poet at 7 30 on 8 with Jimmy Carter as guest Dialogue With Litton at 7 30 on 8 and 9 Boston Pops In Hollywood a 90 minute special at 7 30 on 9 plus a long slate of programs and movies listed throughout the evening.
A dense broadcasts guide lists specials on channels 5 8 10 including Figuring All The Angles with Chuck Connors at 4:00 p.m. and The Incredible Machine on channel 9 at 6:30. It covers NHL Blues vs Islanders at 7:00, Lola Falana's hour at 8:00, and numerous daytime favorites plus a note about Carl Reiner and a FCC ruling regarding Show of Shows excerpts.
AP critic Jay Sharbutt starts with a harsh verdict on ABCs Good Heavens a new sitcom starring Carl Reiner as Mr Angel a heaven sent wish giver Rob Reiners son and Penny Marshall co star Luke Edwards pregnancy subplot and a thin plot lead to a safe if amiable outcome with a minor league dream ending critics say it lacks Reiners flair and warmth and may deserve quick burial
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