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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1977
Page
2
The piece marks sixty years since the Russian communist revolution, contrasting famine and chaos at the outset with the Soviet Union's rise to superpower status. It argues the USSR built formidable military forces and influence, notes American perceptions, and questions future expansion and Western response.
A reflective religious statement asserts that God did not send his Son to condemn but to save the world through faith in Christ. It questions how one can rescue others without righteousness and emphasizes Christ working within believers to accomplish this task.
Open Forum Editor notes the Missouri State IWY session in St. Louis adopted resolutions for Equal Rights Amendment, national health insurance, day care funding, abortion on demand, and gay rights to adopt. Delegates elected to Houston National Women's Conference amid claims of pro family majority and significant federal funding. He urges letters opposing increased government involvement, cites quorum concerns, and lists birthday greetings for local residents.
A collection of Dear Ann Landers exchanges includes guidance on a woman who feared her college son’s dog drinks, a loving aunt seeking advice on her ill dental care of nieces and nephews, and a Lorraine Ohio reader asking about reading during family TV time. Ann encourages frank talk, cites a dental book, and offers practical steps for better habits and boundaries.
A reader asks about Osgood Schlatter risk of arthritis later and exercise guidance. Answers explain OS affects the tibial tubercle in boys 13–15, not linked to puberty, self-limiting with proper care, and unlikely arthritis in young women. Also notes knee instability and injury risk from twists.
Erroneous listings stem from unreported schedule changes. The Godfather, pairing the 1972 and 1974 films, ends with a three hour finale at 7:00 PM on Channels 5, 8, and 10. The guide also notes varied programs, including Georgia O Keeffe and To Be A Man, with a dense slate of soap operas, games, and news across multiple stations.
Afterschool specials and evening programs fill the schedule with drama, game shows, and news across channels. Highlights include My Mom's Having A Baby, The Last Hurrah film, PTL Club, CBS News, Love Lucy reruns, and CBS Movie From Noon Till Three with Charles Bronson, plus profiles and specials on music and actors.
CBS music special Once Upon a Brothers Grimm features Sammy Cahn, age 64, with 18 new tunes. The Beverly Hills lyricist reflects on old vs new song eras, recalls early rejections in New York, and discusses writing for a CBS 50th anniversary salute while confirming plans for Elvis and Sinatra connections alongside his long career.
A retrospective slice from Mexico records events across decades starting with the first Lyceum program at the Opera House in 1937 featuring George Robertson and Ira Hall. It notes debates, business sales, temperance union activity, theater crowd scenes, and public notices through 1972 and into 1987 including mayoral service, school planning, and union contract ratifications.
Mexico Leager published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo. Second class postage paid in Mexico Ma 65265. Single copy 15c. Carrier and trade area rates 5.00 per month 33.00 per year. Audrain and nearby counties 20.00 per year 12.00 for six months 8.00 for three months. Other Missouri counties 26.00 per year 18.00 for six months 13.00 for three months. Out of state 29.00 per year 18.00 for six months 13.00 for three months. Armed forces 1.50 per month APO US. Office hours 730 to 430 Monday to Friday 730 to 100 Saturday.
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