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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1977
Page
2
A November 25 1977 editorial explores how many days people have lived from birth dates and ages. It reflects on the value of each day and urges young readers to use time wisely, noting how days shrink with age and urging purposeful living.
A devotional verse echoes Psalm 20 1 reminding of God’s defense in trouble. It urges tuning ears to hear divine guidance in every hour of trial and concludes with an Amen.
A Park South resident letter to Mexico Planning Commission opposes the Audrain County Sheltered Workshop site due to increased vehicular traffic, especially commercial vehicles, and the lack of alternative routes. The author cites data from city engineer Gilbert Patrick and urges council attendance on November 28, naming local supporters.
Dear Ann Landers: I address millions of American housewives lacking sufficient help and fair wages. The writer urges women to value overtime and pay, noting discarded items do not replace money. A housekeeper of 22 years confirms the point, while a reader shares a personal婚 story of marriage doubts and near despair, urging counseling and action to avoid ongoing suffering.
Plain explanation of the gall bladder role in storing bile from the liver, how bile aids fat digestion, and why gallstones form from thickened fluid. It notes that about one in five people develop stones, symptoms include upper abdominal pain after fatty meals, and that gall bladder removal is possible with liver continuing bile production and dietary caution on fats.
A report traces the WCL old fiddlers contest in Jefferson City where Clyde Fox of Mexico and John Beatty of Thompson played from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. The entry notes various local events across 1927 to 1972 including a fatal attack on Mrs. A S Mortimer, a train accident in Rush Hill, a large Cardinals sale, and municipal actions in Mexico Missouri.
A dense schedule of TV programs from 1960 to 1974 features reunions for The Partridge Family and My Three Sons, with clips, cartoons, dramas, and news. Highlights include Rockford Files, Winnie the Pooh, The Brady Bunch, Twilight Zone, The Muppet Show, and a two hour rock and roll retrospective. The guide notes noon broadcasts of The Red Shoes and other features, plus college football previews and extensive film and special program blocks across channels 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 with live events from Dallas and Vienna and late night movies and cartoons.
The Sunday guide lists channel 5 policy forum at 11 30 a m and farm digest. NFL games include Los Angeles at Cleveland at noon and KC Chiefs at Houston at 1 p m with pre games. Dallas at Washington at 3 p m and safety notes about possible last minute changes. Also mentions US Pro Am Baquetball finals at 1 p m and various dramas and documentaries throughout the day.
Marquis Brougham features a white inyl top and six way power seat with power windows and door locks. Speed control and a clean interior are highlighted.
A locally owned LTD listing a Dr. Hard-Top air vinyl top feature. The ad markets the car as clean and well kept, emphasizing its appealing condition and neighborhood availability for immediate purchase.
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