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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1976
Page
2
The editorial summarizes voter mood for Carter and Ford. It cites a Carter advisor on public sentiment, optimism decline, distrust in politicians, and debates' potential impact. It notes Carter leading, Ford rising, undecided voters, and a long campaign path to November 2.
A reader recounts her 16 year old daughter's suicide after a troubled love breakup. The column offers insights on teen crisis, irrational acts, and coping, while other letters critique a remark about kinky hair and moving season etiquette.
A reader asks if rickets can affect adults and about pregnancy. Dr Thosteson explains adult rickets is osteomalacia from vitamin D deficiency, with treatment via calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D, and notes pregnancy impact is uncertain but rare. Pellagra is niacin deficiency with rough skin, nervous symptoms, and improved health with better nutrition and supplements.
A reader letter describes a dog struck by a car on East Liberty under street lighting and headlights, then was run over twice more by a pickup and another vehicle. The writer admonishes drivers to be careful in a 25 MPH zone, warning that a child could be hurt next.
A reflective note cites 11 Corinthians 8 24 urging public display of love before churches. It laments that few Christians welcome strangers at home and neglect gifts of kindness and charity.
Birthday greetings on Wednesday for James Wade Griffin Gladys Carol Johnson Bobby Joe Wilson Mrs Charles Thomas Mrs Floyd Davis Mrs Ken Settle W W Howard Mrs James R Dry and Vanessa Wilson.
Notable film and literary figures linked with titles like Dolores and Touch Not The Cat appear alongside Ordinary People and The Lonely Lady, with references to Stewart Guest Robbins as connecting names in a literature and cinema context.
The listing details Lorenzo Music and Henrietta launching a 4:00 PM hour on Channel 6 with opener Mary Tyler Moore and Carlton the Door Man. Other entries include Al Onofrio’s football report at 6:30, Alistair Cooke’s America at 6:30, Jim Henson’s Muppet Show at 6:30, Captain and Tennille debutting at 7:00 with Rhoda’s season, NBC Movie Airport 1976, and multiple late night and daytime programs across channels with musical, sports, and drama offerings. The fragmentary schedule notes new series All’s Fair and Executive Suite, Dick Van Dyke Show, and various classic titles, plus football Oakland vs Chiefs at 8:00.
A chaotic OCR of TV listings notes Tuesday programming on Channel 3 2 and 3 7 17 and 4 7 13 with shows including Rhoda Happy Days Baa Baa Black Sheep Gambit and tense guestings. The page mentions Centralia Jaycee Wives Homes Tour and a Weather segment plus educational and children's programs across multiple channels with scattered times and hosts.
A mixed wrap of WWII flying squadron notes and a dense set of TV listings. Rich Man Poor Man returns at 8 PM on select dates, M A S H starts its fifth year, Ella Fitzgerald appears on Evening At Pops, and various movie and TV programs fill the day with multiple channels and time slots.
Summary of historical items mentions the dedication of a Knights of Columbus Hall in memory of Msgr. Patrick D. Gavan, Merlyn Anderson named 1986 drive chairman with a goal of 36820, and various local milestones including elections, school leadership, hospital records, football coaching, and notable visitors and marriages in Mexico area across multiple years.
AP writer notes Amanda Blake of Gunsmoke fame plays a crusading madam in Cattle Sally on NBCs The Quest. She explains the role pushes a frontier cause, contrasts with older Miss Kitty ambiguities, and blends stage lore with her Phoenix ecology and Humane Society work.
Publication details list office hours and post rates for delivery in Mexico Missouri and surrounding areas. Rates include monthly and yearly options for in town, Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, out of state, and armed forces APO US.
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