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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1976
Page
2
An editorial argues that the First Amendment protects not just the press but every citizen. It emphasizes freedom of speech, listening, printing, reading, and access to public records, noting reporters serve the public and that the amendment belongs to all.
A reflective note on John 17:9 praising Christ's ongoing intercession for believers. It asks readers to consider who owns their life and whether Jesus is praying for them, framing faith and personal devotion within a biblical perspective.
U.S. Senator Stuart Symington congratulates The Mexico Ledger on its September 21 anniversary issue celebrating a century of publication under the White family. He lauds responsible journalism and the paper’s impact in Mexico Audrain County Missouri and beyond.
The Wall Street Journal notes cockroach prices from 17 to 45 cents as Health Chem Corp buys insects from suppliers to test new insecticides. The piece wryly questions the ethics and practicality of turning household pests into a business, as immunity and logistics complicate the scheme.
In Eaton Rapids Michigan an ice cream poll at a 10store dairy chain favors President Ford over Jimmy Carter. Sundae sales named for Ford lead, with adult ballots in shops also showing Ford ahead in secret mitt ballots and a long-running trend since 1952 predicting election outcomes.
Readers complain about singing the national anthem and ask about jet lag and parenting. Ann Landers provides guidance on why the Star Spangled Banner is hard to sing, tips to beat jet lag for Europe trips, and suggests her booklet on parenting for more freedom.
A reader seeks guidance for a 91 year old mother who views life negatively. The doctor cautions against tranquilizers, suggests checking nutrition and circulation, and favors tender loving care over institutionalization. It warns against nitrous oxide recreational use due to infection and coma risks.
Channel listings show The Waltons drama at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 18, with World Series Game No. 4a noted at 7:18 on several stations. Multiple programs across CBS NBC ABC and local channels fill the evening with news, movies, comedies, and crime dramas including Hawaii Five-O, Merv Griffin, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Kojak and more, along with weather and late-night lineups.
A TV guide style listing shows Friday programs with Donny and Marie as guests at 7:00 p.m. on channels 2 3 and 17, plus boxing Ali Norton replay at 7:00 on channels 4 7 and 13. The Ford Carter presidential debates air at 6:30 on all networks, with Channel 9 presenting half the program.
Highlights include Mrs C J Yaeger named Women’s Golf Association chair for 1967 at the Mexico Country Club awards dinner. Football win by Hardin over Jefferson City and Mexico High School Homecoming Queen Jill Billington. Also listed are historical items from 1956 to 1926 including film mentions, church officers, education class additions, and local business news.
Mexican Ledger published daily on Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo Second class postage paid at Mexico Mo 65265 Single copy the By carrier In Mexico and trade area towns 2500 per mo 27 per year By mail in Audrain and adjoining counties per yr 20 mos 12 3 mos 8 By mail in all other counties in Mo per yr 26 6 mos 17 3 mos 11 Out of state per yr 29 6 mos 18 3 mos 13 Members of armed forces in US and APO only 150 per tenth Office hours 730 am to 530 pm Mon Fri 730 to 100 pm Saturday
CBS axed Ball Four and Doc as it reshapes its lineup to try for higher ratings. All in the Family and Alice shift to Saturdays to counter ABC Starsky and Hutch while Mary Tyler Moore and Bob Newhart move earlier into the family hour. The Jeffersons moves to follow Good Times on Wednesdays. Blue Knight is replaced by Death Wish on Wednesdays with future plans unclear.
The note honors John Tiller of Laddonia and many others including Janet Franke Joann Culver Evelyn Delamarre Donald OConnor Deborah Haley Lawrence Dawson Joe McNamara and Mary Sue Love. Grant Tinker notes CBS has no concerns about two new sophisticated adult comedies moved to an earlier family hour and says scripts were seen and no objections raised.
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