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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1977
Page
2
Editorial notes stock hesitancy ties to uncertainty about Jimmy Carter. Investors wait to learn his liberal or conservative stance and which policy directions he will pursue. The piece argues that until Carter clarifies his positions on energy welfare inflation foreign policy labor laws and other core issues the market will remain cautious.
A devotional invocation urging messengers to heed divine opportunity as they preach. The prayer asks God to help them see their calling and deliver the word to men with faith and diligence.
Missouri needs tax relief as Public Expenditure Survey urges cuts in state income and sales taxes. Revenues are rising to 2.06 billion by 1982 83 while expenses grow due to federal welfare funding and construction aid. Legislators often increase appropriations, dampening tax cut prospects.
Highlights across decades record marriages and local events in Mexico. Notable items include Dr J E Ristor and Miss Sallie Gentry marriage as reported. 1937 death of Dennis Kanaly at the A P Green Fire Brick Co. and Sino Japanese conflict remarks by Sam D Groff. 1947 golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J E Brown at the county fairgrounds. 1957 Community Chest total and a wedding at St Brendan. 1967 Eagle cadet newspaper awards. 1972 Mexico’s newspaper boy of the year Kenneth Miller honored at the Capitol and recognitions for Herman Tolson.
Ann Landers answers readers on family ties and divorce. A mother-in law letter asks how to get her son to spend time with his mother, while another describes a husband leaving, dating another woman, and a teen pregnancy, with guidance on counseling and support.
Reader asks about best treatment for celiac disease and whether it can be outgrown. Dr Thosteson explains gluten avoidance, villi recovery, lifelong diet, use of corn or rice substitutes, and dietitian support. Also addressed basal cell carcinoma treatment, and Pap smear necessity for an 18 year old girl, plus breast lump cancer risk and self examination.
Erroneous listings amid late 20th century guide show After school Special at 3:30 PM on channels 2 17 and 4:30 PM on channel 3. World Series Game 2 at 7:00 PM on channels 2 3 17. Nova study Incident At Brown's Ferry on nuclear safety at 7:00 PM channel 9. CBS Movie at 8:00 PM on channels 4 7 13 The Girl. Multiple program notes include Partridge Family Gilligan Night Mr. Rogers Sesame Street and many station identifications and weather updates.
A Thursday ledger lists The Winners drama series at 3:00 p.m. on 7 13 featuring a 17 year old girl seeking an Olympic equestrian spot. The Waltons saga returns at 7:00 p.m. on 4 7 13 with a Cherokee claim about sacred ground. Hawaii Five-O follows at 8:00 p.m. on 4 7 13 as McGarrett aids a young officer.
Mexican born artist Bill Melendez recalls joining Disney in Burbank in 1938 and rising to longtime animator producer for Schulz’s Peanuts specials. He discusses the demanding process, six month production cycles, and his 14th year voicing Snoopy, with CBS airings like It’s Your First Kiss Charlie Brown. He also notes the budget limits of Saturday morning cartoons and his studio team in Mexico.
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