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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1976
Page
2
The editorial argues that while the aim of government programs is noble, many benefits go to officials rather than all citizens. It questions program growth and how tax money is spent, citing large figures like 13.2 billion and 172 billion to illustrate concerns. It urges consideration of effectiveness and impact on everyday people.
A devotional reflection cites Luke 24 46 asserting Jesus suffered and rose on the third day. It notes 2000 years of disbelief yet claims miracles occur when one lets Him into life. The passage emphasizes personal faith and the ongoing relevance of the resurrection.
Open Forum Editor notes many pets go missing through owners fault and urges reporting to Animal Control to avoid penalties. Public notices encourage posters in stores, rewards, and license adherence in Mexico Missouri, with no penalties for accidental escapes and emphasis on humane society services to come.
A college counselor warns of herpes simplex I linked to sterility and cancer and urges public awareness of oral sex risks amid rising cases from porn and media. Other letters urge PTA involvement, endorse honesty with children, and promote Ann Landers's new sex education booklet.
A woman reports exhaustion hair loss mood swings andweight gain when deviating from a strict vegetable diet. Dr Thosteson cautions about thyroid function tests blood sugar and possible low thyroid state and suggests protein supplementation and dietary guidance. He recommends exercise dietician input and considers sodium dextrothyroxine only with caution for cholesterol and hypertension.
A 1966 note lists the Mexico City Council ruling out legal authority to start daylight saving time and sending the issue back to the Chamber of Commerce after an 18 to 3 favorable vote. The snippet also records local business moves, museum repairs, and historical notes from other dates.
A dense air of TV listings shows Barry Newman and Mike Douglas hosting at 3:00 p.m., Dinah Shore programs at 4:00, and a mix of Rich Little, Walton cast, Michael Landon and Ron Howard appearances, plus numerous reruns and classic movie slots across channels with notes on timing shifts and historic shows.
A dense TV schedule features It’s Arbor Day Charlie Brown at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13, with re-runs of Happy Days Movin On Good Times M A S H and Police Woman. Adams Chronicles dramatizes John Quincy Adams at 8:00 on channel 9, while a family drama about a biopsy plays at 9 on channels 2 3 and 17. Wayne Newton appears as a Las Vegas entertainer at 9 on channels 4 7 and 13 amid a busy daily lineup of soaps news and movies. Weather and daily program notes fill the rest of the block.
Mickey Rooney, in Los Angeles for a CBS taping, discusses moving to Fort Lauderdale Florida for more friendly surroundings. He outlines ongoing projects in Chicago and on Broadway, from Talent Town USA schools to a range of acting roles, writing ventures, and business plans, while criticizing industry treatment of actors.
Greetings for Brenda Lee and a long list of names from Collens to Shelia Duncan mark a Wednesday birthday. Today’s notable birthday mentions include singer Eddy Arnold turning 58 and actor George Brent at 72.
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