Time To Be Thankful Reflects Holiday Optimism in 1977
A reflective note expresses gratitude for peace and economic modest gains in 1977. It notes low unemployment in the Mexico area, rising soybean prices, and improved weather prospects for farmers. Mentions political changes with Ford leaving office and Carter as President-elect, comment on Kit Bond’s loss, and a strong American pride stance.
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Mexico
A. B. Chance
Ledgerland
Ford
Jimmy Carter
Kit Bond
South
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
The Mighty Fall Before God’s Power in Enduring Verse
A reflection on 1 Samuel 1 27 urging readers to see human weapons as fragile beside divine power. The piece contrasts worldly savagery with steadfast faith, emphasizing humility before the might of God rather than martial strength.
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God
Forum urges opposition to federal bills in Kansas City
Open Forum Editor warns All American citizens to study Washington bills pushed by liberals and internationalists. A Missouri Senate committee hearings on regional government and civil rights erosion will be held at Holiday Inn Kansas City on Monday Nov 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The letter urges residents to voice grievances about H.E.W. O.S.H.L.A. E.P.O. LE.A.A. ATA and warns of possible private property seizure under the Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Melba Davenport.
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Ledger
Washington, D.C
Missouri
Senate Committee
Committee To
C.R.C
Holiday Inn
Blue Parkway
Highway 60
Kansas City
H.E.W
O.s.hla
E.P.O
Le.a.a
A.T.A
Melba Davenport
Birthday Greetings Planned for Local Residents and Notables
Friday gathers many residents for greetings to Mrs E O Lawrence Mrs Louis Sanderson Mrs John Gage Paula Bates Ronald Wells Darrell Hogue of Farber twins of Mrs Charles Sharp and Mrs C A Mercer Alan Ray Snook Mrs Merle Robinson Charles R Bigalow Charles Lee Black Jr William Wayne Mitchell Barry Garrett Mrs Burl Willingham Bertha Johnson Mrs Leland Wagner Paula Estes Charles C Forgy Vandalia and Steve Fine On Saturday birthday cake and candles for James William Dodson Kay Groves Andy Popp C R Brown Mary Frey Mrs Charles Perkey Bill Browning Mary Nowlin Mrs Maggie Scott Mrs Edna Mozee Margaret Hoard Former New York Mayor John Lind say is 55 and political columnist William Buckley is 51.
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E.O. Lawrence
Louis Sanderson
John Gage
Paula Bates
Ronald Wells
Darrell Hogue
Farber
Charles Sharp
C.A. Mercer
Alan Ray Snook
Merle Robinson
Charles R. Bigalow
Charles Lee Black Jr
William Wayne Mitchell
Barry Garrett
Burl Willingham
Bertha Johnson
Leland Wagner
Paula Estes
Charles C. Forgy
Vandalia
Steve Fine
James William
Mexico Ledger Classified Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details with office hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, plus mailing rates for various regions and subscription options. It notes single copy price and membership for armed forces, with different yearly and multi-month rates by area.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Fimos
APO
Thanksgiving Thanks To Ann Landers From A Reader
A reader writes to Ann Landers praising her weekly seven-column output since 1955, thanking her for tackling all human problems openly, praising her humor and outreach to teens and troubled readers, and wishing her a happy Thanksgiving. The letter commends her consistency, authenticity, and influence on readers nationwide.
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Aon Landers
Ann Landers
Ann
Chicago
Boston
Doctor advises wrist injury assessment for trucker
A truck driver with thirty years on the road describes sharp wrist pain, weakness, and inability to shift gears. The doctor recommends orthopedic evaluation, X-ray diagnosis, and warns against self resolution. The piece notes occupational risks for drivers and urges early treatment.
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Dr. Thosteson
TV Listings Conclude With Mixed Movie Night Schedule
Channels and stations across St Louis Ottumwa Jefferson City and Columbia offer a night of films and reruns. The NBC Movie Flood shows at 7 p.m. on channel 5 while The French Connection airs on channels 4 7 and 13 at 8 p.m. Nova explores Bermuda Triangle mysteries at 7 on channel 9. Other programs include Don Rickles special, Mr. Rogers and classic dramas such as A Patch Of Blue and Please Stand By For Murder.
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NBC
Robert Culp
Martin Milner
Richard Basehart
Cameron Mitchell
Barbara Hershey
Carol Lynley
Bermuda Triangle
CBS
Gene Hackman
Lincoln Center
Don Rickles
Carson
Liberace
Philippines
Tyrone Power
Sidney Poitier
Thanksgiving Day TV Menu Across CBS Channels
Thanksgiving Day listings feature William Conrad anchoring CBS with five parades in Detroit Philadelphia Honolulu Toronto and New York on channels 4 7 and 13 Ed McMahon Shari Lewis Della Reese and McLean Stevenson host the big New York show Animated The Mysterious Island at 11 00 on 4 7 13 Turkey Day football starts 11 30 on 5 8 10 Buffalo vs Detroit then at 2 30 Cardinals at Dallas and a 7 30 NCAA game on 2 3 17 NBA spotlight at 12 00 noon on 4 7 13 Washington at Phoenix plus multiple specials and movies across the schedule
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Ledger
Ades
William (Cannon) Conrad
CBS
Detroit
Philadelphia
Honolulu
Toronto
New York
Ed McMahon
Shari Lewis
Della Reese
McLean Stevenson
Jules Verne
Buffalo
Cardinals
Dallas
Washington
Phoenix
Chuck Connors
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
A dense guide to Friday TV including college football at 1:00 p.m. on channels 2 3 and 17 with pregame, Oklahoma-Nebraska at 1:15, Phil Donahue at 6:00 p.m. on 17 with Dr Carl Sagan discussing Viking landings, an all star John Wayne tribute hosted by Frank Sinatra on channels 2 3 and 17 at 7:00, with tributes by Bob Hope and others and spoof by Ler Marvin and John Byner. The schedule lists daytime programs from 5:45 a.m. through late night, featuring cartoons Sesame Street Star Trek The Three Stooges and multiple CBS NBC and ABC lineups, movies such as French Connection II and Shadow Man, and late night roasts and news programs.
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Phil Donahue
Carl Sagan
Mars
John Wayne
Frank Sinatra
Bob Hope
Ler Marvin
John Byner
James Stewart
Sammy Davis
Maureen O'Hara
Glen Campbell
Sinatra
Charlotte
Sanford & Si
Eadie Eather
Hollywood
Eilaby
Focus
Partridge Farm
Bozo Fortune
Jim Landry
Andy Grifith
CBS
Don Ho
Ybick van Dyke
Three Stoogea
Flintatones Cas
Tattletales Eee
Somerset
Ivanhoe
PTL Club
Yesterday In Mexico Jaycees honor reporter for two years
Mexico Ledger reporter Miss Joanne Grant was made an honorary Jaycee for two years of coverage. Other Mexico Jaycees members Don Fuller Ron Berrey Bob Kalkofen Virgil Hammack Bob Areng and John Miller received club service awards for the past year.
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Joanne Grant
Mexico Ledger
The
Mexico Jaycees
Don Fuller
Ron Berrey
Bob Kalkofen
Virgil Hammack
Bob Areng
John Miller
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