This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1976
Page
2
A call to Australians and readers to vote, arguing voting is essential for democracy and warning that nonvoters shape outcomes. It contrasts compulsory voting with voluntary systems, cites 70 million potential nonvoters, vows unity with neighbors, and ends with a biblical exhortation to seek the Lord.
The Ledger editor defends Amendment No 1 and Conservation Commission oversight, refuting a Partners and Land Owners Assn. Inc. letter claiming a 1920 farm purchase. The writer, James S. McCarty, urges a Yes vote to expand outdoor recreation, while Nelson H. Willingham urges a No on Proposition No. 1 and a Yes on Amendment No. 1, citing electricity concerns.
A reader vents at Ann Landers about relatives over visiting and lavish gifts. Advice: set boundaries, declare no uninvited visits, and cut extra work and costs. A 25-year-old seeks tubal ligation versus more children amid marriage dispute. Landers warns permanent birth control is drastic. consider diaphragm and wait to reassess after three years. A reader asks how to handle family gift exchanges. plan to tell the generous sister to stop gifts or face returns.
A reader asks about isometric exercises and their safety. Medical notes warn that isometrics can sharply raise blood pressure and heart workload, posing dangers for those with heart issues, while normal breathing during aerobic activity aids oxygen uptake. Jogging or other gradual exercise is advised after a medical checkup before starting any program.
In Mexico yesterday, A B Chance Co raised Centralia wages by 24 to 37 cents over three years with 10 to 15 cents first year and 7 to 11 cents in each subsequent year. Miss Dianne Jones begins as Audrain County home extension economist, replacing Mrs. George in Columbia. Other notes include local elections, marriages, organizational roles, and historical advertisements.
Apposite specials lead at 7:00 p.m with Paul Lynde on Channels 2 and 3 and Tim Conway Betty White and others. Bob Hope headlines on 5 6 10 with a two hour collection of stars and comedy. ABC CBS Movies and a dense mix of cartoons sports and variety programs fill the schedule across channels with recurring shows like Sesame Street Bonanza and Gilligan.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.