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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1977
Page
2
Editorial notes a record number of retirements in Congress with about 60 House members and seven Senators leaving. Richard Bolling cites adequate pensions and frustration from idealists and newcomers who think they can swiftly reform the system. The piece cites Mark Twain on lawmaking’s messy nature.
A midwestern editorial echoes Proverbs advice against excess and drunkenness, urging readers to guard against injurious habits. The piece reflects temperance themes and calls for self restraint across daily life and social conduct.
The St. Louis Glove Democrat notes the House vote to triple Social Security taxes for middle income workers and firms by 1987, with critics arguing the program is overpoliticized and financially strained. Calls arise to remove Social Security from politics and place it under a nonpartisan, privately run board of experts to avert a looming long term deficit.
The column includes readers seeking help on a husband who tightens money, a penniless reaction to costly phone calls, a daughter-in-law’s tactful photo notes, and a couple debating whether a wedding ring is essential. Ann Landers offers pragmatic, sometimes sharp guidance citing practical steps and prior column references.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains auricular fibrillation risks and travel implications, citing astronaut Slayton case and treatment options. Also addresses 1,000 calorie diet linked constipation, advising bulk in diet and offering a booklet with 35 cents via The Ledger.
A collage of items: Blum and Son move stock to Farmers and Traders Bank building. Joe Kirkwood hosts 18 hole golf exhibition with Alf Elliott. South Carter School orchestra members listed. Wick Robinson buys Kirkwood grocery and meat market. oil test well being drilled near Vandalia. Ns Myers injured in car crash. E.O. Lawrence buys building from Eckler estate. 1947 tax sale reports. turkey market urged. prison sentence for burglary. 1957 moderator elected at Missouri Presbytery rally. 1967 bond election survey begun by MU graduate students. 1972 Audrain Medical Society president elected. James Westcott disputes magazine claim on A.P. Green Refractories reclamation.
Erroneous channels listed with Donahue guest Jessica Mitford on Channel 17. Waltons extends to two hours at 7 for Mary Ellen’s baby. Welcome Back Kotter and various shows across channels 2 3 4 7 9 11 13 17. The schedule notes cartoon blocks, news, games, dramas, and notable programs like Gunsmoke, Hogan’s Heroes, and Batman with numerous local station identifiers.
Twain stories Buckleys firing line guest Raoul Berger legal scholar to discuss Supreme Court at 9. Eyewitness repeat Oswald Sirhan reenactment at 10 30. Midnight Special at 12 includes Lou Rawls Rod Stewart Harry Nilsson KC and Sunshine Band Alan Parsons Project Player Candi Staton Kip Addetta. Movies include The Life and Times Of Grizzly Adams and The Incredible Hulk.
PBS Masterpiece Theater airs the BBC series I Claudius based on Robert Graves, dramatizing Rome from 24 B.C. to 54 A.D. The opener covers Augustus and Livia's schemes, including murder and fratricide, with warnings about historical intensity and potential shocks.
Saturday wishes go to Edwin Seckler Mary Lynn Pollock Mrs Robert Nowlin Charlotte Farris Delbert Fairley Homer Owen Tone Schroeder and Rhonda LaVallie Coates as they celebrate birthdays in town.
Mexico Ledger lists publication schedule and pricing for subscriptions by mail and carrier. It specifies offices at 300 N. Washington St and postal rates across Audrain county, surrounding counties, and out of state, plus military APO rates and weekday office hours.
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