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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1976
Page
2
A controversial editorial condemns homosexuality and urges a sobering look at its effects. It cites a Los Angeles police study alleging widespread sexual abuse of youths, including thousands under 14, with alleged nationwide links to exploitation and trafficking by adult men and organized rings.
A brief religious meditation contrasts discipline with punishment, citing Hebrews 12 6 to note that divine chastening is part of love and correction for those God receives. The message differentiates discipline from permissiveness as a form of care.
UNESCO voted 78 to 15 with six abstentions to shelve for two years a declaration that could curb press freedom. The vote split along lines of free press advocates and governments seeking control, with stark tensions between state oversight and democratic journalism.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri second class postage paid. Rates shown for subscriptions by carrier mall and out of state including monthly yearly and short term options. Office hours noted 7:30 am to 5:30 pm weekdays and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturday.
Selection from Ann Landers letters includes quitting smoking advice a neighbor’s death and parenting guidance a reader’s remark about marriage humor and a note on a booklet. Readers seek help with addiction bereavement and relationship etiquette with responses referencing a quitting method a book recommendation and a cheeky husband tip.
A seven month old with hammer toe may improve from conservative treatment and specialized footwear, avoiding early surgery. Early, flexible muscles respond to therapy. if unresolved, surgery remains simple and effective. Dr Thosteson emphasizes orthopedic evaluation and gradual, noninvasive care.
Televised schedule lists Nadia Comaneci with Flip Wilson in Nadia From Romania With Love at 7:00 PM on channels 4 7 13, plus wartime drama Truman At Potsdam repeats at 7 and 9. The slate includes sports figures, theater, and classic films across stations, with page-long listings of programs, news, and late-night movies.
NBC airs Flood! at 7 00 p m on channels 5 and 8 with a star lineup including Robert Culp Martin Milner and Barbara Hershey Nova presents The Cage Of The Bermuda Triangle on 9 at 7 00 p m CBS offers The French Connection at 8 00 p m on channels 4 7 and 13 starring Gene Hackman Repeat show noted.
A dense schedule lists Channel 11 and 5 8 10 programs including Lincoln Center concert rerun at 8 00, Don Rickles replacing Carson on 5, Liberace guest on 10 30, with daytime films such as American Guerrilla in the Philippines Tyrone Power in a 1940s WWII drama and The French Connection and The Doberman Gang among late night airings.
Thanksgiving Day schedules list parades on CBS channels with William Conrad anchoring from Detroit Philadelphia Honolulu Toronto and New York. Prime time features The Mysterious Island Winnie the Pooh Waltons and Captains and the Kings among many films and special programs across networks.
Yesterday In Mexico reports elections and appointments including John Maurice N Barnes elected president of the 1967 Audrain County Fair, Mrs M Lewis Stephenson named executive secretary of the East Central Missouri Mental Health group, and a new federal building dedication planned for 1966. Other items include church postings, new arrivals, a major fire near Mexico damaging hangars and aircraft, and local civic group leadership changes.
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