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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1977
Page
3
A historical editorial argues laws must be fairly applied not weakened by special treatment for labor disputes civil rights or juveniles. It condemns leniency toward crimes like murder arson and assault, urging tougher courts and stronger enforcement to preserve national strength and liberty.
A brief religious verse seeking divine healing for backsliders and urging repentance. The text emphasizes granting a contrite heart and will to return to faith, invoking Jeremiah 3 22 and a unifying amen.
A compiled slice of local items recalls Audrain County apples making wheelbarrow loads in 1877, MMA stock purchases in 1927, election of legion post officers, a 1937 rector’s milestone at First Presbyterian, rodeo crowds in the 1940s, weather bureau notes in 1947, a 1957 carnival queen, draftee inductions in 1967, airport leadership in 1972, and a bond vote for a new junior high with strong turnout along with birthday notices for residents.
A long reader correspondence features opinions on high five inch heels, a young woman’s request for guidance about supporting an alcoholic grandmother, and advice to seek help through Al-Anon. Ann Landers offers responses about safety, manners, and seeking support resources.
In a reader Q A style column Dr Thosteson explains that emotional tension can affect bowel patterns in colitis like conditions and emphasizes a normal diet and gradual lifestyle adjustments. He warns against overuse of nasal sprays and explains tapering off, notes possible chronic sinus issues and allergies, and discusses Pap test discomfort and breathing pain causes. He answers questions on myopia constipation gout thoracic outlet syndrome and encourages readers to send mail for future columns.
Channel schedules flex with two morning game shows Knockout at 10:30 and Say Least at 11:00 hosted by Arte Johnson and Tom Kennedy. Elvis Presley concert at 7:00 p.m. across channels 4, 7, 18 filmed in June in Omaha Nebraska and Rapid City South Dakota. Baseball playoffs open with Phillies vs Dodgers at 7:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 10. Elvis special and varied network listings thread through the night with news, dramas, comedies and movies airing on multiple stations.
In Los Angeles an AP review critiques CBSs Weve Got Each Other a new Mary Tyler Moore project centered on a fashion shoot and home life. Be verly Archer quits after a clash with Joan Van Ark while Tom Poston flounders amid weak plotting and a lazy script. The Mexico Ledger notes daily publication details and morale about CBS Mornings News changes with Leslie Stahl replacing Sally Quinn.
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