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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1977
Page
2
The piece defends wartime loyalties of Japanese hold-outs like Shoichi Yokoi and contrasts them with U S actions. It argues against punishing draft dodgers and deserters while urging reverence for steadfast loyalty, concluding with a call to pray for the land of the free.
The verse highlights Daniel's regular prayer habit three times daily and gratitude to God. It contrasts his faithful diligence with divine protection in the lions den, illustrating trust and providence.
The Missouri House approved a joint resolution to remove the ban on national sweepstakes contests in Missouri. The measure would strike the bank from disallowing games of skill or chance with no consideration required, allowing Missourians to participate and possibly win prizes.
Monroe County residents urge Paris leaders and merchants to organize and act now to attract and keep businesses, attract manufacturing and new housing, as Cannon Lake nears completion. Paris benefits seen from nearby dam growth, with potential spillover from Monroe City and Perry.
Greetings extend for Joseph F. Young Kevin Dean Young Chester Alan Surls Larry Wayne Lowery Charles E Kehl Jimmy Monroe Barbara Jean Darling Maria Lotton Mrs Champ Smith Mrs F W Allison Marjorie Mae Fenton Vicki Keith Stan Lamberson and Brenda Sue Ridgway on Wednesday with cake and candles.
A reader argues that classroom misbehavior stems from cowed teachers and boredom, urges more capable instructors, and notes most students want to learn. A mother criticizes teenage pregnancy advice and urges guidance for boys to resist aggressive girls, while another letter mocks a Southern accent and promotes Ann Landers manuals.
A letter discusses post colon cancer recovery and the potential role of CEA blood tests in monitoring recurrence, with emphasis that it is not a routine screening tool. Other questions cover urine odor causes, diabetes diet information, arthritis wording, and vaginitis versus urinary tract infection, all addressed in concise medical guidance.
A compact chronology of local items lists events from March 16 across years: a skull fracture incident near town in 1877, Audrain County Fair funding plans in 1927, a 1937 highway condemnation, 1947 broadcast critiques and snowfall, 1967 MFA Exchange opening and Vietnam gift, and 1972 local economy notes with a jail extradition.
Erroneous listings aside, the article outlines tonight's TV lineup with Arbor Day repeats like "It's Arbor Day Charlie Brown" at 7 p.m. on channels 4 and 13, a 1975 film about Alan Arkin's kidnapper role, and a long list of programs spanning NBC ABC and local stations. It notes guest stars on a Captain and Tennille episode and mentions various classic shows, newscasts, and films with multiple channel references and times.
Gene Kelly hosts an hour of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus highlights at 7 p.m. on Channels 5 8 and 10. The opera La Boheme goes live from the Metropolitan Opera House at 7 p.m. Three new series debut including Eight Is Enough at 7:30 Three's Company at 8:30 and Westside Medical at 9:00. A MASH wedding is noted along with NBC and CBS programs and a Godzilla movie lineup. Weather, news, and a dense stream of daytime listings follow into late night.
Michael Moriarty, known for theater and film, stars as a hard hitting pro hockey player in CBS's The Deadliest Season. He aims to build a New York theater company, Potter's Field, and may take a series only if it supports his dream. He emphasizes long shots and artistic control.
A compiled list of popular songs from the 1970s and 1980s including Torn Between two Lovers by Mary MacGregor New Kid in Town by the Eagles Fly Like an Eagle by Steve Miller Enjoy Yourself by the Jacksons Theme From A Star Is Born by Barbra Streisand I Like Dreamin by Kenny Nolan Year of the Cat by Al Stewart Night Moves by Bob Seger Weekend in New England by Barry Manilow Blinded by the Light by Manfred Mann.
Publication details show Mexico Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. Rates listed for carrier and mail subscriptions across regions including Avdrain adjoining counties and other Missouri counties. Office hours stated 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
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