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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1977
Page
2
The piece argues TV news trades substance for camera appeal, citing staged events and selective coverage. It warns viewers against being misled, noting many stories of real importance receive little air time due to their non visual nature.
A brief prayer meditation urging steady focus on God’s unchanging character and presence to keep hearts anchored in faith and trust. Amen.
Lyndall and Ruth Tanner of Thompson Missouri express appreciation for The Ledger newspaper service while staying at St Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. The note highlights daily home news as meaningful and thanks the editor for the valuable service.
A chronology from 1877 to 1972 recalls local events in Audrain County. Mrs Wayne led Hardin House in Mexico, Tunney defeated Dempsey by decision, Mexico barber shops set new hours, and the Audrain Fair Association planned a $10 000 purchase with refinanced loan. Eggs priced at 18 cents a dozen, police force expanded to six, golden anniversaries marked, South Vietnam medals awarded, and voter registrations extended. An undercover investigation linked marijuana to Mexico youths, bound over for circuit court.
Reader asks if vitamins cause weight gain after two months sober on Antabuse. Dr Thosteson says vitamins do not cause weight gain. weight likely unchanged with ongoing exercise and portion control. The column notes reactions to Antabuse can occur up to 14 days after alcohol and commends sobriety while acknowledging weight management concerns.
Channel schedules tease mislisted guests and reruns across channels, with Phil Donahue at 9:00 on 4 7 13 and a mix of Mary Tyler Moore reruns, The Waltons drama, and Man From Atlantis. Also note Barney Miller finale and The Return of the Pink Panther films across stations.
A TV script as Exhibit A airs a spoof about two wire-cracking lawyers, a flaky actress, a football star quarterback, and a Muffin lady. The courtroom parody lampoons crime tropes with twists, blackmail, and a shooting incident amid a satire about a show lacking plot.
Sept 22 features birthday notices for Bobby Armstrong and others followed by birthday of actress Martha Scott aged 61 and Alfred Vanderbilt at 65. The page from Mexico Ledger lists Thoreau quote, newspaper details, pricing, and office hours.
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