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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1976
Page
2
The piece argues the press has improved since Nixon days, labeling news as news and opinion as opinion. It cites Rather's 1970s incident, notes Ford-Carter campaign coverage as objective, and ends with a moral reflection on loving one's brother and duty.
Dr. Howard E. Calkin of Oregon Missouri finished the Tri-State Marathon in 4 hours 44 minutes 28 seconds on the 26.2 mile course from White Cloud Kansas to Falls City Nebraska via Missouri and back. He was the oldest runner and among 105 entrants.
Readers dissect Ann Landers columns sharing a wartime Red Cross dispute over charging for coffee and lodging overseas while Salvation Army offered free basics. The letter also corrects Menninger misstatements and promotes self help guides and a book by Sydney Harris.
A reader asks about a four month shoulder pain diagnosed as frozen shoulder. Dr Thosteson explains inflammation of the joint capsule, adhesions, and the role of heat, rest, injections, and exercises like Codman and wall crawls. He notes possible need for manipulation under anesthesia and emphasizes patience and gradual motion.
Mexico reports electric plant shutdown with Missouri Power and Light meeting demand amid union strike threats restrained by court order. Voters tally 1077 by noon. Eastern Star election, Voice of Democracy winners, MFA transfer, diabetes testing, and a Kaiser display announced. Weather 26 to 40. Community chest goal set. Veterans services totals. plus earlier years note.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including schedule exclusions, price plans for local, county, and out of state subscriptions, and carrier and mail rates. It also states office hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays.
MU football at 6 30 p m on Channel 4 with Al Onofrio reviewing. Movies and late night shows fill the schedule including Gone with the Wind on channels 5 8 10 and Johnny Carson style Tonight work. Channel guides list numerous soaps dramas and newscasts across stations 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 and regional outlets with additional theater and music performances at Wolf Trap and staged variety acts.
The page outlines daytime and evening programs across channels 4 5 7 8 9 10. Highlights include Big Henry and the Polka Dot Kid at 4 00 p.m. on channels 6 8 10 with Ironside shifting to 3 00 p.m. on channel 8 for the NBC lineup. Donald O'Connor Soupy Sales with Tony Orlando at 7 00 p.m. on channels 4 7 38. The schedule also notes Bicentennial Hall of Fame at 7 00 p.m. with Maxwell Anderson 24 Hours 12 see To Weather Adv 4 Peres ak ople.
Pat Morita reflects on the TV show's cancellation while returning to stand up and occasional guest shots. He recalls the low ratings and time slot woes, emphasizing resilience and perspective from his wartime memories as a Japanese American.
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