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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1977
Page
2
The piece argues three national networks hold excessive influence over national and international news. It proposes creating more networks through deliberate federal regulation, expanding cable and satellite use, and resisting industry lobbying to ensure broader, fairer television choices.
A reflective meditation on Psalms 8 3 about contemplating the heavens without modern telescope and affirming that God’s kingdom also resides within people highlighting divine majesty and inner spiritual reach.
The Louisiana Press Journal argues against cutting Saturday mail to five days a week. It warns of broad economic harm including medicines, newspapers, and business mail, noting current Saturday service and window hours. The plan reportedly saves $412 million annually but could be eroded if users switch to alternatives.
On this date in 1961 Alan Shepard became the first American in space after a suborbital flight from Cape Canaveral. Other items include wars, deaths, political shifts, a jetliner crash near Palermo, Corsican protests, and James Beard turning 72. Thought for today quotes Oscar Wilde.
A reader outlines rape trauma and urges safety steps like walking with others and karate lessons, while Ann Landers offers guidance. Other messages discuss dream meanings, a teenage driving incident, and how to respond to a reckless driver, with contact details for further help.
Readers receive medical guidance on Bell's palsy prognosis and eye protection, with emphasis on limited recovery windows and non-surgical care. A separate answer covers differential chest pain causes beyond angina, recommending ECG, imaging, and a reference booklet.
Channel listings indicate Baa Baa Black Sheep at 7:00 on channels 5 8 10. Love Boat ITI piloting a ship romance sequel at 8:00 on 2 3 17. Hawaii Five-O prank at 8:00 on 4 7 13. Richard Pryor special at 8:00 on 5 8 10 with Redd Foxx and others. Movies include Pork Chop Hill at 1:00 PM on 11 and Day of The Evil Gun at 1:25 AM on 4.
Channel listings reveal a busy Friday with Phil Donahue at 9:00 PM and Hee Haw season opener at 7:00 PM featuring Tammy Wynette and Will Geer. Donny & Marie guest spots include Paul Anka and Paul Lynde at 7:00 PM on select dates. cartoons, movies, and news programs fill the rest of the evening across ABC CBS and station 17.
In Southfield Michigan a mother Francine Gold 35 designed T shirts reading I Don t Talk To Strangers to curb child abductions a surge scene with seven children abducted and slain in Oakland County over 15 months A department store plans to stock 3000 shirts at 5 each amid concerns about two missing earlier victims and police cooperation with 50 departments while Gold hopes the shirts prompt children to report strangers and go home to safety
A compact retrospective lists events in Mexico across decades from 1877 to 1972, including mining work by H B Allen and C Q Riley in Mono County, election of Judge Clarence A Barnes as Izaak Walton League president, quarantine of smallpox cases, price changes at New Hope Dairy Farm, plans for two-way radio for Mexico REA co op, DAR leadership, an all city band concert, AA anniversary banquet, high school drama success with Bye Bye Birdie, Yellow Cab Co sale, and the Church Women United Good Samaritan Award for volunteer clerks and drivers.
Greetings to Kathryn Joyce Lott John David Bell Robert Sullivan Mrs Viola Keele Miss Frances Johnson Chapple Lewis Margaret Ellen Smith Mrs Bert C Serrey and Mrs Ron Kehl on their special day this Saturday from the community.
The Mexico Ledger lists pricing by location and delivery method including daily rates for Mexico, Audrain County and surrounding areas, in-state and out-of-state options, and armed forces subscriptions. Office hours run 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
Classic Chevrolet Impala four door coupe with V8 engine automatic transmission power steering power brakes air conditioning and a vinyl top offering smooth performance and comfortable seating for daily driving and family use.
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