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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1977
Page
2
Editorial warns against shoplifting in Mexico and everywhere, detailing two types of shoplifters, professionals who deserve arrest and innocents who suffer legal consequences. It urges readers to resist theft to protect themselves, families, and Christmas prices.
A concise religious reflection cites Matthew 19 17 and praises the best men who seek to sink their personal desires in God's will. It notes Christ as God filled and Paul as filled with Christ, presenting a simple formula for living a devout life.
The Cerebral Palsy School, State School No. 73, and Handi-Shop outline a service continuum for the handicapped from preschool through employment. The CP School in Missouri provides early intervention and therapy with a small staff, the State School serves ages 5 to 21 with vocational training, and Handi-Shop offers employment and supports transition to work. Endorsed by local officials, with gratitude to supporters and annual remarks from program leaders.
The exchange covers bleeding ulcers risks and bland diet, need for blood tests if bleeding occurs, and the doctor urges caution but not alarm. It also explains coccygodynia as tailbone pain from muscles or posture, with relief from cushions and posture, plus notes on normal mid cycle discharge after sex.
Dear Ann addresses grim school hallway behavior with couples making out under tables and in lunchrooms. The column urges reporting to principals and notes offensiveness and spectators’ discomfort. It also covers a taxpayer fraud caveat and a crying custody case, urging clarity and self-reliance, plus a dating guide offer.
A mixed batch of archival notes traces Thanksgiving and civic topics across years. It notes Henry Ford’s 1928 Model A preview with 60 mph speed and 40 horsepower, plus local chatter on highway design. Earlier items mention a shoe plant restart, a police aid in a murder probe, and Thanksgiving retail activity. Additional items highlight a 1957 Santa arrival and social club engagements in 7 line entries from the Ledger era.
Mexico hosts a festive arrival as F M Maupin, head of the Chamber of Commerce festival committee, greets the red fire truck. Davis Benning of Missouri Power and Light outlines a $715,000 plan to build a 34 500 volt loop with switching station and four substations over five years during a Rotary Club speech. Also notes include local grocery ads from 1987 and 1972 election of Col Charles Stribling II as president of the Missouri Independent School Association.
AP reports a humorous Californian weather note and a list of names tied to a birthday feature. The piece mentions artist James Rosenquist turning 44 and skier Suzanne Chaffe at 31, with a brief, ironic aside about parenting and neighbors.
After 22 years in Beverly Hills New York impressionist Frank Gorshin moved to Greenwich Connecticut seeking change and a broader acting range. He cites weather boredom and a desire to work more in acting as key factors. He rose to fame with impressions but worries about typecasting. He notes his Riddler role from Batman still fuels reruns and attracts audiences including families and children.
TV listings note an October tribute special honoring Elizabeth II with a three hour program hosted by Bob Hope starring Julie Andrews Paul Anka Harry Belafonte Alan King and Shirley MacLaine at 7:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10. A separate 7:00 p.m. airing on channel 9 shows Hollywood On Trial a 90 minute documentary on Meth in the McCarthy era.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer airs at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13. A lineup highlights Lure Of The Dolphins at 7:00 on 9 studying mammals at play and work in experiments. Johnny Cash Xmas show from Nashville 9:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 13. Great Performances and other programs fill the night with films cartoons and game shows across stations 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13.
The Mexico Ledger lists subscription prices by region including Mexico and trade area at 3.00 per month or 33 per year, Audrain and adjoining counties 20 per year, and out of state 29 per year. It notes postal details, delivery for armed forces, and office hours from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm weekdays and 7:40 am to 1:00 pm Saturday.
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