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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1977
Page
2
A reflective piece notes ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Africa, with Arabs and Jews divided by religion, Marxist versus anti Marxist forces in Angola, and white minorities resisting majority rule in southern Africa. It laments the persistent state of war and earnest hopes for peace despite history.
A reflective note cites Genesis 1 26 urging care over the dominion given to thoughts actions and lives. It warns readers to choose wisely who or what they allow control over their minds and conduct.
The writer thanks Planning and Zoning for approving a housing plan for handicapped residents and urges City Council to follow suit. He defends disabled workers, rejects prejudice, and invites scrutiny of the Handi shop to foster understanding. He notes support from the Mexico Ministerial Alliance and ends with a personal resignation from church membership.
Opinion column argues escalating Cannon Dam costs to 250 to 300 million are not unusual when compared to 1960 figures and broad inflation. It notes land prices for Monroe County projects rose sharply, from 50 to 1000 dollars per acre, and compares land and commodity price trends since 1900. It also suggests St Louis papers target the Cannon project amid Meramec dam stalemate.
The Globe-Democrat-All Americans express sorrow for Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey while he is terminally ill and commend the dedication of a Department of Health, Education and Welfare building in his honor. Sen. Robert J. Dole introduced the legislation naming the building after Humphrey, praising a man loved by colleagues and citizens who deserves a living memorial.
Daily publication in Mexico Missouri lists subscription rates by method and region. Postage details cover in state and out of state options, plus a note of armed forces rate and weekly office hours.
Birthday greetings were extended to James Carter Mrs Elwyn Goodson Sarah Joann Vanshike James Gerald Breneman Frankie Exendine Dorothy Sue Clark Kenneth Tiller of Laddonia Mrs Jessie Smith Cindy Kay Sharp Joy Barnes Karen Kay Pugh Lisa Harrison R C Baker Jackie Allison and Joe Allison celebrating milestone honors.
Readers debate bias in Ann Landers column with claims of lesbian and frigid woman topics and a defense of space limitations. A 17 year old seeks help for vomiting with a boyfriend, and Ann advises counseling, therapy if needed, and a booklet offer with address for request.
A reader asks about cryptorchidism in a 34 year old grandson and when surgery should occur. Dr Thosteson explains cryptorchidism prevalence, risks of infertility and tumor, and that orchiopexy should occur before puberty, with hernia repair often done then. He distinguishes from hypermobile testes and advises following the physician’s timing.
TV guide notes The Godfather film saga ends tonight with a three hour finale on Channels 5 8 and 10 at 7 00 p m plus an array of programs including NFL football results and local newscasts. The listing compiles channel shifts and program blocks across stations with highlighted features like Rafferty life around us and the Partridge Family schedule.
AP reports NBC will air a 90 minute Columbo special Try and Catch Me on November 21 marking a seventh season. Peter Falk stars with his raincoat in supporting cast back on screen as writer Richard Allen Simmons reshapes the lineup seeking first rate scripts to sustain the famed detective.
A chronological slice from 1877 to 1972 records weddings at the J.T. Buckner home, school policy shifts, public health measures for infantile paralysis, street-light additions, church steward installations, cotton yields, Masonic sessions, a National Guard federal activation, Santa Fe rail planning in St. Louis, and civic moves on animal control and voting fines. The items name people, places, dates, and institutions.
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