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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1977
Page
3
The editorial warns against shoplifting citing a Missouri campaign to deter theft. It notes season pressures and legal consequences including arrests, fines, and jail. It cites statewide losses over $200 million and national retail losses around $7.5 billion, stressing collateral charges to innocent shoppers.
A religious reflection asserts that each person bears personal accountability before God. It cites Ezekiel 18 20 and calls for universal awareness of responsibility before the divine. The message closes with a prayer for all humanity to know their own accountability.
Ledger readers are urged to consider proper toy age suitability after a near eye injury from a BB gun. The writer Susan Sweezer warns BB guns are not toys and can be as dangerous as real firearms when mishandled, urging parental caution this season.
The Lance affair draws little local opinion as facts remain unclear. Editor notes the Senate probe should have occurred before Bert Lance’s eight month tenure as OMB director and cautions against premature judgment while drawing a parallel to Georgia's Hearnes affair.
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce warns in their Insight newsletter that unemployment, caused by shutdowns at a sheet and tube plant, hits over 5,000 workers. EPA standards and Far East imports are cited. calls go to senators to support a strong U S steel industry and wage changes for teen workers amid the wage bill debate.
In this reader correspondence from Ann Landers, survivors and concerned individuals share painful stories of sexual abuse, troubled family dynamics, and marital strain. The column urges speaking out, seeking therapy, and obtaining guidance to prevent lasting harm, while offering resources such as a booklet on booze for teens.
Dr Thosteson explains hyaline membrane disease HMD as a leading newborn lung problem with about 20 000 deaths yearly. Causes include lecithin deficiency in lung membranes small alveoli are affected recovery possible after critical days. Other letters cover aspirin ulcers birth control hair loss and eye color genetics giving clear medical guidance and practical tips.
Erroneous listings show Logan's Run shifting to 7:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13, NFL Football at 8:00 on channels 2 4 17 Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, plus numerous programs including Partridge Family Gilligan Night and medical dramas. The page lists movies news and talk shows with channel multipliers and multiple time slots across CBS ABC and NBC stations.
NYC Opera’s Manon airs live from Lincoln Center in New York with Beverly Sills at 7:00 p.m on Channel 9. A follow up at 8:00 features Park Avenue program warnings and family suitability notes as a new Mulligan's Stew series is announced for next week.
A series of short notes list events from historical Mexico Missouri area items. Highlights include Prof Treloar music class in 1877, 1927 taxi ads, a student newspaper Hisey Herald, 1987 bowling team members, a pastor transfer, 1947 last Mexico Free Press issue, hospital burns treatment, 1957 newspaper direction change, 1987 absenteeism due to flu, Red Stocking Follies production, and Pre School Mothers Club activities.
On Tuesday Oct 17 1972 Mexico honors the Mothers March for Dimes with the city club rally. New members receiving cards include Wilma Sutton Norma Schmidt Logan Kelley and Shirley Jamison as the Business and Professional Women’s Club president Mrs Earl Glasford oversees the welcome. A Kaiser Refractories plant project for producing control antennas for the U S Air Force Minuteman missile system was revealed after prior secrecy.
Greetings pour in for Billy Wayne Smith Warren Clayton Payne Michael Rummans Ruth Mayes Lewis Brooks Jr Nannyela Kelly Mrs Jasper Case Kimberly Ann Meissert Pamela Kay Fritch Mrs James T. Davis Arthur Jackson Marie Holfeltz Terry Gail Ferrier Mrs Clay Bishop Benny Martin 8 A McCameron Owen Dale Roberts and twins Ray and Roy Kable.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 North Washington Street, Mexico Missouri. It notes mailing rates by region, price per month and year, armed forces subscription, and office hours.
A blunt sales pitch touts affordable insurance programs that make retirement travel possible. The ad promises surprisingly low costs and urges readers to call today for details on achieving world or domestic travel during retirement.
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