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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1976
Page
2
Editorial argues for Mexico Community Chest with 14 recipient charities and a $59,900 goal. It praises cooperative fundraising over independent drives, citing fairness to both charities and town residents and urging strong support this year.
A devotional note citing John 6 35 and stating that those who seek righteousness will be fed. It frames Jesus as the daily bread providing spiritual nourishment and fulfillment for believers.
Open Forum editor notes three weeks in intensive care at AMC with praise for 4W staff doctors and nurses. Credits include prayers of Christian friends, dedicated physician Thad, Arthur Foundation support, new equipment, and hospital improvements. Thanks extend to Cen tralia community and AMC board. mentions Mr White donating cable.
Franklin County readers hear testimony on the hidden cost of federal forms. Officials note form filling adds expenses to tires, hospitals, and small businesses while government usage of collected data remains unclear. Observers urge an end to wasteful papermongering and excessive regulation.
The Ford administration chose Waterloo Indiana for a new international airport to replace Lambert Field in St. Louis. The move could harm Missouri’s economy and jobs, suggesting a political motive aimed at Illinois voters and potentially signaling a shift in Missouri support for Ford.
Dear Ann Landers appeals for space on TV violence concerns among youth. Doctors from the New England Journal of Medicine and AMA discuss viewing harm, urging parents to boycott programs and write to sponsors. The letter cites Dr. Rothenberg on 16000 murders seen by graduation and urges firm parental control and action groups in Boston and beyond.
A series of letters cover infant egg yolk allergy and possible TB test link, adult allergies and alcohol interactions, Dupuytren’s contracture, arthritis diagnosis, and a middle aged man with prostate enlargement. Dr. Thosteson offers cautious interpretations, practical guidance, and notes about seeking medical care and self-care steps.
Erratic listings describe tonight’s schedule with football and film notes. Highlights include Al Onofrio's Mt football show at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 8, CBS Movie at 6:90 on channels 4 7 and 13, and NBC’s Hercules at 7:00 on 6 8 10.
Tuesday Ledgerland lists Movin On ending at 7:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10. Next week Sonny Pruitt and Will leave for a WWII adventure drama Baa Baa Black Sheep. Also listed are Hugh Downs variety show With Phyllis Diller on 9 and Charlie's Angels for new series on 2 3 17 4s.
Yesterday in Mexico events included Mrs. David Lipp installed as president by Mrs. Buffington of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. An open house honored Mrs. W. W. Pollock on her 99th birthday and Eva Lee Jackson became president of the Margaret Battome Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons.
The Cash Box nationwide survey highlights top tunes including Play That Punky Music You Should Be Dancing Shake Your Booty and I d Really Love To See You Tonight among the weekly rest-sellm picks. Also listed are Sowdown A Fifth of Beethoven Don t Go Breaking My Heart You ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine Devil Woman and Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel. In 1995 West Germany and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations.
Freddie Prinze, famed for Chico and the Man and Tonight Show work, makes a dramatic TV debut in The Million Dollar Rip-Off airing Sept 22 on NBCs The piece casts him as Muff Kovac, an electronic genius and ex convict plotting to steal transit funds in Chicago. He discusses early drama roots at New Yorks High School of Performing Arts and career arc from standup to TV drama, noting he plans more NBC projects while remaining with the Tonight Show era role.
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