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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1976
Page
2
The piece contrasts Monday morning quarterbacks with election outcomes, praising the surprise and noting many nations lack genuine choice. It argues the recent presidential process, despite public doubt, remains a rare, precious facet of freedom worth preserving.
A devotional note reflects on Matthew 26 39 with Jesus praying to let the cup pass yet submitting to the Father's will. It asserts sin brings suffering and suggests Jesus sought atonement beyond the cross but remained guided by divine purpose.
The Soviet Union forecasts grain totals from 216 to 222 million metric tons, marking a great victory amid near record U S harvests of about 246 million tons. Weather shaped both nations amid drought in the American Corn Belt but overall world food reserves rise as farmers adapt and urban readers are urged to appreciate U S grain prowess.
Readers over seventy five seek guidance on diet and cholesterol and the benefits of fats in old age. The column explains plaque formation, the limited impact of dietary changes after arterial damage, and that fatty foods may be harder to digest with age.
Dear Ann Landers shares reader letters on customer service irritations, a donation wish, and relationship stalling. A San Bernardino mother urges donor cards acknowledgment, while a 31-year-old woman seeks guidance on a hesitant fiancé. The column ends with a dating tip and a request for Ann Landers resources.
Absentee ballots in Audrain County reach 114 with military and civilian tallies as Mexico Memorial Airport opens at 79 810 59. Kiwanis plans a first on army base at Ft Leonard Wood. Rotary welcomes Lumpkin OBrien Northcup. Eastern Star elects Mrs Clark. Missouri Farmers soybean mill opens. Community Chest sets 12 000 goal. 3115 ballots cast in four Mexico wards. John Fish retires as Atchison Mexico Division chief.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details, postal information, subscription rates by region and duration, and office hours. Rates cover Mexico and surrounding towns, Audrain and adjoining counties, Missouri counties, out-of-state, and military APO. hours run 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
The Thursday ledger notes Channel 4 7 13 air The Waltons two hour drama at 7 showing Mary Ellen’s wedding with two men present and bride-to-be doubts. Also 7 on channels 5 8 10 Dear Mr Gable profiles Clark with clips, Visions at 8 on channel 9 presents El Corrido about migrant workers.
NBC and ABC dropped plans to lengthen their half hour newscasts to 45 minutes or an hour, citing affiliate opposition. CBS remains weighing a longer format, with John Schneider saying a decision will hinge on multiple factors and that CBS retains competitive latitude.
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