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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1977
Page
2
A Mexico Missouri editorial argues volunteer army raises black participation from 10% to 16% and that more blacks are qualifying for service. It notes increases in high school and college graduates, professionals, and elected officials, and urges lifting minority groups to strengthen the nation.
A compact prayer invoking divine ownership of all souls and seeking guidance to aid in their salvation. The text quotes Ezekiel 18 4 and asks for insight into souls as belonging to God and for mercy and help in salvation.
In Colorado a new general farm organization named American Agriculture aims for full parity and unites farmers and groups to pressure for 100 percent parity. Leaders threaten strikes and boycotts after December 14 if demands are not met, with members mainly in Colorado and interest from 41 states.
Sunday wishes go to Sharon Seiger Mrs Lyndell Galloway of Lad donia Vernon L Helwig Jerry Joe Hatcher Gary Dean and Larry Gene Bise and Susan Lierheimer. Saturday extends to Michael Brent Heaston with best wishes for a happy day.
The Mexicana Ledger lists publication info and postal rates. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265 with single copy 15 cents. Postage and subscription prices vary by region and term.
A reader requests a rerun of a Sept 26 1974 essay about parenting siblings. The reply attributes authorship to Erma Bornbeck and reprints the essay’s three sections Dear First Born Dear Middle Child and Dear Baby detailing many family memories. The second letter asks about etiquette for a double wedding and advice given: both brides deserve gifts, with a modest present for the better known.
A reader requests Dr Thosteson explore compulsive gambling in his column. The letter cites Gambler’s Anonymous and Gam Anon as aids and notes debt settlements, family impact, and nonmedical withdrawal differences. The exchange also covers sleeping pills, tubal ligation basics, and menopause related changes with concise medical guidance.
A compact timeline from 1927 to 1972 highlights local business openings and upgrades in Mexico, including C C Wenneman and Sons installing a 10,000 gallon fuel tank for conservatories, and Sylvester Brown opening a restaurant on W Promenade. It also notes sales at Hamilton horse auctions, a Greenco Club Joan Crawford screening, meatless Tuesday menus, a $14,000 Community Chest goal, refractory industry talks, Inland Daily Press Assn leadership, a University of Missouri Rolla Homecoming Queen, MMA barracks groundbreaking, local thefts under sheriff report, classic car prices, and Mexico mail postmark updates.
Erroneous listings aside, tonight’s guide shows The Winners on CBS at noon Channel 4 and Phil Donahue and Gong Show on various channels. World Series Game 3 airs at 7 on Channel 24 17, with Saga of Western Man on Channel 9 at 8 narrated by Kirk Douglas.
NCAA football at 11:30 a.m. Texas versus Arkansas on channels 2 3 17. World Series Game 4 at 3:00 p.m. on 2 3 17. Sports Spectacular at 3:30 on 4 7 13 covers Jockey Cup Gold Cup Belmont gymnastics in Japan and third part of world’s strongman competition. National Geographic Zoos of the World at 6:00 on 11 shows Tokyo Delhi. Ozawa conducts Boston Symphony Beethoven Piano Concerto No 5 at 7:00 on 9. NBC Movie Something Big at 8:00 on 5 8 10. Nancy Dussault sings with Carol Burnett at 9:00 on 4 7 13 plus Eunice and Mama Tudwell and Mrs. Wiggins. Visions at 9:00 on 9 presents 90 minute drama Freeman about black performers.
Missouri Republican State Chairman Stanley Dale is quizzed on Mo. Forwn at 8:30 a.m. Channel 8. Camera Three at 10:00 offers selections by Victor Borge and Jascha Silberstein. Missouri-Oklahoma football and Notre Dame Army football highlights air. NFL pregame and games for Cardinals, Colts, Washington, and Denver networks listed. Old trial dramatization, various religious programs, and classic films fill the day with multiple channel references and times.
A sprawling TV guide snippet lists movies and programs across days and channels. Highlights include Disney comedy And Station Stings And the Angel with Fred MacMurray, Nuclear Power debate, and Three-part drama 79 Park Avenue, plus ABC Movie White Line Fever with Michael Vincent and All In the Family extended to an hour amid prime time offerings from 6:00 to late night.
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