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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1977
Page
2
In Mexico Missouri the editorial urges a June 7 yes vote on a sales tax to fund fire police sewer parks and recreation as federal funds shrink. It warns a no vote will cut programs raise fees and erode services in the town people love.
In May 1977 Dwight Bingham argues the idea of unleashing unlimited military power to win Vietnam is obsolete. He warns such a path risks global war, nuclear crisis, and civilizational collapse. He urges statesmen to reject all outwar and pursue limited, negotiated approaches.
The Kansas City Star argues Nixon’s claim that the president may act outside the law in any crisis reveals a dangerous drift toward rule by impunity. It links his view to Watergate abuses and warns of the erosion of constitutional government, noting Carter’s denial of legal overreach and historical impeachment echoes.
A reader warns against relying on therapists, learning self reliance after two sessions. Q&A covers zipper etiquette and gambling woes, with advice to seek Gamblers Anonymous and to move on if a partner won’t help himself. References to Ann Landers guidance and a sales offer for her booklet Teen-Age Sex Ten Ways to Cool It.
Readers inquire about tubal ligation in a doctor’s office and costs, partner consent in law, and alternative methods. Practical notes cover insurance limits, Planned Parenthood options, and the adviser’s caution about separate beds. Additional questions address glaucoma, chalazion removal in office, abdominal epilepsy, and other health topics with brief recommendations.
TV listings show Glenn Ford series broadcast at 7:00 p.m. on Channels 4 7 and 13 featuring a rural minister as repeats begin with a two part Family Holvak story. National Geographic at 7 on 9 follows scientists in Search For The Great Apes. NBA Playoff at 8 on 4 7 13 covers Philadelphia at Portland. VIP lineup includes The Queen's Gala at 3:03 and various talk and game shows.
Local listings detail afternoon to late evening programming across channels 2 3 4 7 9 11 13 and 17. Programs include The Fawn Story at 3 30 and 4 00 with Regis Philbin quiz shows, NBC’s Living Free, and Donny & Marie reruns with guest stars Carl Reiner Paul Lynde Charo.
AP writer describes the CBS program They Said It With Music Yankee Doodle to Ragtime a survey of American popular music from the Revolutionary War era to 1914. Music director Fred Karlin and Meg his wife chose songs topically to reflect social themes while preserving period language and arrangements. Jean Stapleton Jason Robards Bernadette Peters Fop Wilson and Tony Randall perform.
A compiled slice from Mexico area notices lists major events across decades. It cites a large Texas cattle shipment in 1927, a 1937 Memorial Day service with American Legion bands, a 1947 sales ad and Elmwood Cemetery visitor record, a 1967 retirement of mail carrier Frank Swanton and multiple marriage licenses, church assignments, theater promos, parkland plans, Kit Bond’s campaign tour, a coaching change at Mexico High, and several birthday mentions.
Mexico Ledger lists publication frequency and delivery rates for varied regions. It details address, circulation, subscription prices by area, and office hours, noting U.S. military APO access and weekend schedule.
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