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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1977
Page
2
The piece argues recalls by major automakers improve safety and extend life. It notes early resistance to safety laws, but asserts recent recalls and standards have made new cars safer, with no drop in purchases or driving. It emphasizes safer cars increase wellbeing and reduce maiming.
A reflective meditation on human frailty and the hope for clearer understanding beyond current mysteries. The text evokes spiritual themes of longing, faith, and eventual revelation, framing present confusion against future clarity.
In Monroe County Appeal street and other Paris posts, many signs lean at odd angles after being sideswiped by vehicles. The writer urges drivers to hit them from the other side or for a crew to straighten them, arguing it would improve the town’s appearance.
The Paris housing scene shows shortage of modern options for mobile homes apartments and sleeping rooms. Owners resist modernization due to cost, leaving many rooms and vacant homes unused. A census and outreach to upgrade or rent could ease the problem and boost local business in Paris Perry Center and Monroe City.
A historical roundup notes on September 8 across years 1877 to 1957 in Mexico. It lists Hardin College and public school faculty names, elderberry shortages reported by Ryan Ridge correspondent J L Bomar in 1927, a potential circuit judge candidate, a 1937 Farley stop with dignitaries, the death of Tom Ed Harrison’s grocer, a 1947 Coca Cola Bottling Co warehouse project and hotel operation change, and a 1957 church pastor release to accept calls in Michigan.
Delno Gilmore and John Erdel sent arrangements for the October 5 festival sponsored by the Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Also noted were Mexico’s goal of 42343 for the 1968 Community Chest, a possible five star award, and a 1972 county lawyers meeting on indigent defense. Historic saddle horse exhibit listed by Audrain McDonough.
Readers ask if homosexuality is inherited or a choice. Ann Landers cites experts who say it is not inherited and discusses psychological theories. The column also answers questions on silicone injections legality and safety, vasectomy failure, and teen drinking guidance from Ann Landers.
In a reader letter Dr Thosteson explains a congenital pilonidal cyst is often treated with surgery after adolescence to prevent infection though meningitis is rare. The piece also addresses a husband with back surgery disability, heavy coffee use, smoking, and potential gout noting age of onset and a publication offer.
Erroneous listings aside, the page details a heavy mix of programs across stations. Cards baseball, Billy Graham South Bend programs, Wacko previews, NFL Hall of Fame, Sesame Street, Gilligan, Partridge Family, Mike Douglas, Mr. Rogers, etc, with multiple time slots and channel notes for KTVO KMox KTVi and others.
TV scheduling roundup lists Wacko on Channel 7 CBS preview at 3 30 pm and a slate of Saturday kiddie shows on multiple networks. Highlights include Big Hight Football at 6 30 pm, The World Search for a Supernatural Man or Woman Billy Graham’s program, and a long guide to CBS NBC ABC movies news and children's programming across channels 2 4 7 8 9 11 13 with numerous titles and times.
AP writer Jay Sharbutt reports on a 90 minute PBS documentary Inside the Cuckoo's Nest filmed at Oregon State Hospital to compare the film depiction with actual treatment. Dr Dean Brooks and nurse Fletcher discuss scenes while patients consent to filming. the piece contrasts anesthesia and shock practices with humane care.
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