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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1976
Page
2
The editorial lampoons bureaucrats judges and Congress as “super thinkers” who decide public health issues like cigarette warnings and diet rules. It mocks mandated signs on packs and trays, suggesting overreach and reliance on authority rather than individual thinking.
A compact devotional statement proclaims that the Lord is good a stronghold in trouble and that God knows those who trust Him citing Nahum 1 7 and the shepherd imagery of knowing His sheep by name Trust Him as guiding assurance.
Open Forum Editor, Ledger, requests Audrain County history availability, price, and sources for descendant research. John M Willhite of Ft Myers seeks records on William Samuel Burch and Melissa Jackman, their 1843 marriage, 1850 census details, and Melissa’s fate after Burch’s death as a Union POW. The note says Audrain County Historical Society offers a county history for sale and genealogist services.
Mexico Hedger lists publication schedule at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO with daily except Sundays and holidays. It notes second class postage paid in Mexico and nearby towns, with various subscription rates by method and region including in state and out of state, plus armed forces rates and office hours.
A reader asks about his wife’s obesity and its impact on their sex life. Ann Landers urges a medical check up and psychological help. Another letter writer complains of a gossipy coworker. the columnist discourages tattling. A third asks how to inform a Navy husband about an out of wedlock pregnancy. guidance follows.
A reader asks if swimming and exertion harm people with neuritis and if burning pain affects nerves. The doctor says exercise helps arthritis, explains fascia expansion causes burning, and suggests rest and possibly an aspirin before activity. No lasting harm expected.
A column surveys aflatoxin presence in stored foods and advises straight across toenail trimming to avoid ingrown nails. It cites FDA tolerance levels for peanut products, AMA safety stance, and notes on storage conditions plus a series of local historical items from 1926 to 1968 mentioning individuals, events, and civic activities in Missouri communities.
The piece combines Cash Box Magazine top records from December 1963 with a reader question to Dr Thosteson about mucous colitis. It discusses mucus in stool, mucous versus mucous as an adjective, potential allergic or dietary triggers, and suggests a booklet on colon problems for 25 cents from The Ledger.
Local channels present a dense slate of movies news and variety acts. Talented guests include Rich Little Bob Hope Chad Everett and Larry Grace with Kennedy Center excerpts and a Barney of shows across St Louis Ottumwa and nearby markets.
Texan actor Steve Railsback stars as Charles Manson in a two hour CBS adaptation to air April 1 and 2. Railsback recalls initial reluctance due to fear and rumors about threats around the project and notes Manson’s eyes as his key feature while portraying the killer.
Wednesday birthday wishes go to Charles Bon sall Eddie Wolfe Lucille Fritch Rhonda Campbell John Waggett Neema Genelle Young Jack Hendricks Danny Lee Gentry and Rebecca Nell Farris Former Secretary of Commerce Maurice Stans turns 68 General James Gavin reaches 69 today reflecting a mix of civic and military figures celebrating milestones.
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