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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1976
Page
2
The piece critiques the current campaign as lacking inspiration and decency, noting candidates and their running mates fall short. It questions whether voters bear responsibility for turning politics into theatre and rumor, urging voters to expect a president unlike the candidate they see campaigning. It ends hopeful that history proves the elected president is often unlike the aim to be elected.
A devotional reflection cites 1 Chronicles 16 14 affirming God as the Lord and enduring judge who governs all earth and uses human wrath to fulfill divine purposes.
The Mexico Regional Branch of the Central Missouri Chapter of the American Diabetes Association hosted its annual Bike-A-Thon on Oct 9. Co-Chairmen David Terpstra and Norman Williams thank participants, sponsors, The Mexico Ledger, volunteers, and Hardees for coupons. The event drew lively child participation and a wish to repeat next year. The note also cites appreciation for local coverage and supporters.
A reader seeks guidance on minor abortion rights and parental consent, with references to Supreme Court rulings and state laws. The column cites that abortion is a personal right for capable minors, notes legal variability, and advises against abortion for those with strong opposition. A widow laments funeral costs and intrusive sympathy. Ann suggests gratitude for flowers and offers a booklet on limits to private acts and a mailing address for responses.
The exchange notes classic angina symptoms radiating to the shoulder and arm with exertion or stress, and advises lifelong heart artery care. It also debunks the ripe cataract idea, explaining modern removal is done when activities are affected and offers a booklet for 25 cents. The letter-writer Mrs E B W seeks guidance on cataract surgery timing.
Missourians are urged to vote yes on Amendment No 1 to protect a public benefit that lawmakers cannot alter. The message frames the measure as a rare chance to save something valuable for everyone and stresses universal benefit.
Channel guides list The Prince And The Pauper on Once Upon A Classic at 5:30 p.m. plus The Waltons at 7:00 p.m. on various stations. Other items include Best Sellers Part 4, Dick Van Dyke Show guests, Tonight show guests, and multiple movie times across channels with mentions of notable actors and programs.
Prime time features Paul Lynde with Tim Conway Betty White Billie Hayes and Margaret Hamilton on channels 2 3 11. Bob Hope tops channels 5 8 10 with clips from 26 years of shows in a two hour star studded compilation. ABC airs Rosemary's Baby sequel at 8 on 2 3 17. CBS slate includes Ty Weather Education and hour long newscasts across multiple stations.
The schedule notes Badlands a 1973 crime drama about a sensational mass murder spree by a 19 year old and his young partner. Other items include Battle For The White House review slots and a Midnight Special hosting KC and the Sunshine Band. The listing mentions diverse shows with actors Aldo Ray Gilligan Mr. Rogers and more across days February through April, with multiple time slots and network notes.
Marshall I. Diggs, 70, who donated 610 acres to form a wildlife area in southeast Audrain and northwest Montgomery Counties bearing his name, died yesterday in Mexico. The notice lists his contributions alongside community obituaries and local civic appointments from the area.
The Cash Box nationwide survey tops the week with If You Leave Me Now and Disco Duck leading. Local items include Crain elected president of the Service Co, Elmer Magee opening Missouri Bakers meeting, 119 enroll in Mexico Adult Education, Jaycee group formed in Fulton, and school textbook funding in Audrain County. Temperature dips to 30 and 27 degrees on consecutive nights.
Mexico Ledger publishes daily with post office details at 300 N Washington St Mexico Ma. Rates shown for in area counties and out of state. Single copy 15 cents. monthly and yearly mail rates vary by region. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 to 1:00 Saturday.
Norman Lear unveils All That Glitters a five day a week series about reversed sex roles with women dominating life love and business. Ann Marcus cocreates this 1976 concept aiming for NBC and local stations in four markets. Lear’s new syndication arm will directly sell the show to stations in the top markets with plans for broader reach.
Greetings extend to Margaret Thompson Mrs. Arthur Ketter of Rush Hill Edward Kunkle Kathryn Holt Darrel Dewane Simpson Mia Irene Ramey Orval Bounds Michael Sweitzer Connie Mudd and Mary Susan Monsen wishing them well on Saturday with warm wishes from friends and family.
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