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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1976
Page
2
A televised presidential debate between the President and Jimmy Carter airs at 8:30 pm Mexico time. Critics call the first debate dull yet acknowledge the need for clear non partisan foreign policy, urging both candidates to show responsible leadership for freedom on earth.
A devotional reflection cites Romans 5 8 describing Christ dying for sinners and the task of welcoming souls into a right relationship with God as an act accomplished while humanity was without help.
Ledger editorial lambasts Congressional lavishness noting one billion dollars spent in the last fiscal year and two faced promises to curb costs. It questions Bill Hungate while in Congress for backing automatic cost of living increases after announcing retirement and hints at potential gains for Harold Volkmer and lingering taxpayer impact.
The Kingdom Daily News discusses Missouri county classifications for counties under 85,000 population. It cites the Missouri Association of Counties push to raise the valuation threshold for second class status from 70 million to 125 million over five years to delay higher costs. It argues for county home rule constitutional amendments to tailor government structures to local needs, opposed by rigid existing classifications.
Readers weigh in on Ann Landers advice about death rituals and relationships. A 17-year-old avoids funerals to cope, while a Brooklyn reader argues love and honest work trump social status. A San Diego reader blasts the column for promoting conflict, and a note invites help for alcoholism with a mailed pledge.
Readers seek medical clarification on post surgical bladder reflux and persistent urethral stinging. Dr Thosteson discusses concentrated urine, infection risk, and reexamination of the urinary tract, plus cautions on medicines and acupuncture. A separate letter asks about Martin for arthritis and douching after abnormal cervical cells with Pap tests advised.
A compilation of snippets from Mexico Missouri and Audrain County items. Highlights include Audrain Hospital opening for a mental health program at 408 E Jackson St and Missouri readings noting a 33 degree cold day. Mentions Dr. David M. Rouse, Sharron Faulkner new minister of music, and various local civic updates from 1954 1956 1928 epochs. Also notes of Homecoming queen candidates, 4H district standings, and local business openings.
Greetings flowed for a diverse group including Mrs George E John Fox and Lloyd Soak, Lyndall Stuart, Fred Grant, Florence Druger, Michael Scott Westbay, Florence Milla, Ronald Kemp, Paul Everett Whatley, and Mrs Gloria Lutz. The birthday note also saluted former opera star Marla Jeritza.
The Mexico Ledger lists circulation details and mailing rates by region. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays, office hours from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 1:60 p.m. Saturday.
A teen copes with an alcoholic parent in Francesca, Baby, airing as an afterschool special at 3:40 p.m. on Channel 17 and 4:00 p.m. on Channel 2, with a broader daylong schedule of NBC and local programs including Wild Kingdom, movies, and news.
The Thursday schedule features Merle Haggard as Jason in The Waltons at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 13 plus Best Sellers air at 8:00 p.m. on channels 6 8 and 10 with Captains and the Kings. Channel 9 reruns presidential program 24 Hours and a day-long mix of news and game shows fills the lineup.
CBS plans redundant broadcast feeds for the Ford Carter debate at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco to prevent a repeat of the 27 minute audio failure during the September 23 Philadelphia event. ABC NBC and CBS all run different schedules tonight as viewers anticipate the 90 minute program and Nielsen reports over 38 million homes watched the first Ford Carter debate.
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