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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1977
Page
4
Mrs Hodges recalls a block long garden with three rows of yams yielding a tremendous harvest after a summer of constant watering. The couple notes the crop is not yet fully dug and remains to be harvested. Photo credit Ledger by Richard Vance.
Reno tops a construction surge as MGM Grand and seven more hotel casinos rise east of downtown. The boom draws $114 million for MGM Grand and a wave of expansion at Sahara Reno Nugget Harrah’s, despite concerns over water, services, and housing for thousands of new jobs. Population may climb toward 200,000 by 1980 with 40,000 more service jobs expected.
The Missouri Court of Appeals called seduction and breach of promise laws largely outmoded and may be abolished. It reversed Sharon A. Breece vs Mishka Dere t t in part on technicalities, urging the General Assembly to assess compatibility with modern society and women’s status.
Miss Marla Lynn Seales has been named assistant children's librarian at the Mexico-Audrain County Library. A North Callaway high school graduate, she will assist in summer and fall reading programs and may lead Story Hour. Also named as student assistants are Susan Baker Carla Renee McCully and Suzanne Marie Adams.
NBC will overhaul NBC Nightly News with John Chancellor and David Brinkley appearing from desks and swapping to four segments to boost audience engagement. Chancellor will use a swivel chair and visible monitors. Brinkley remains in Washington. The move aims to counter ABC News pace and CBS Cronkite credibility, with ratings and ad revenue at stake.
New York AP says Garry Trudeau satiric strips on Son of Sam drew ire from New York Daily News which refused to run them. New York Post printed two strips on Page Six but later dropped plan amid legal complaints.
Tree wounds require cleaning for diameters over ½ inch, removing loose bark and shaping to an oval form. Disinfect with antiseptic, then seal with a protective coating such as Ortho Pruning Paint to prevent decay and infection. Westlake's carries it and related lawn and garden supplies.
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