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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1977

Page

2

Editorial Review: A Starving People

A historical editorial cites Paul Ehrlich’s population famine warnings from 1970s to 1980s, noting rising birth rates in India and global food shortages. It argues birth control or starvation as the stark choice, with experts suggesting no feasible path to end starvation without vast birth control efforts.

Paul Ehrlich Biological Sciences Stanford University USA Professor Ehrlich India Ehrlich Earth

End of Day Refers to Pit and Disaster in Psalm Verse

A fragment cites Psalm 7 15 warning that unrighteousness ends in disaster. It speaks of making a pit and falling into it, and ends with a prayer Amen.

New Look At Crime Stirs Debate On Youth Offenders

A Wall Street Journal piece discusses a New York judge sentencing an 18 year old to at least 15 years for murder, noting alleged prior slayings and juvenile crime trends. It critiques juvenile justice, cites Rand Corp findings on aging out of crime, and urges tougher policies and decisive judicial action to protect society.

Wall Street Journal New York U.S Rand Corporation California Rand James Q. Wilson Ernest van den Haag Time Magazine

Mexico Ledger Publishing and subscription rates note

The Mexico Ledger lists publication details and subscription prices including daily except Sundays and holidays, location at 300 N. Washington St, Mexico Missouri 65265, and mailing rates for various regions. It also states office hours from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and 7:30 to 1:00 pm Saturday.

Mexico Ledger Washington St Mexico Audrain APO

Toilet tissue debate sparks readers from around the world

Ann Landers collects letters from Samoa, Guadalajara, Athens and Mexico City on whether toilet paper should unroll from the top or the bottom. Readers share hotel maid anecdotes, pet chaos, marital strife, and even a physics analysis, closing with an offer for her booklet on parenting.

Samoa Guadalajara Athens Mexico City Ann Landers Tallahassee

Dear Dr Thosteson Readers Health Q and A Highlights

A reader asks about burning red feet and red palms with no meds, suggesting possible irritation from nylon, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, or vascular issues. advice includes diet, B-complex vitamins, foot baths, and consult a foot specialist. Other letters cover chest pains after fast eating, esophageal tests, proper eating pace, and possible psychological factors.

Dr. Thosteson J.B

Mexico Chronicle: Sept. 26 historical notes and local events

A compact retrospective lists events from Sept. 26 across years 1877 to 1957 in Mexico. It notes Willie Wilson’s new dray, sidewalk orders on E Railroad and St Union, Garfield School attendance at 262, ministerial resolutions for Rev. F E Cooper, skeet match leaders Floyd Smith and others, weekend visitors from Chillicothe and MU, James J. Offutt winning a golf title, Albert Johnson taking croquet, Raymond Newman drilling for Mexico Refractories finding apple blossoms, and Mexico Country Club officers elected with Al Lesar president.

Willie Wilson E. Railroad St. Union Streets Sam Sharp John Barclay J.F. Jolley O.P. James Verner Morris Tom Rainey Ray Pitts T.D Wooten Garfield Ministerial Alliance F.E. Cooper First Baptist Church Mexico Gun Club Mexico Floyd Smith William A. Greer Buck Asbury W.J. Teague Egbert Miller Jr Billy Stubblefield Chillicothe Business College Dorothy Holmes Nursing St. Louis Anna Margaret Gariffin Martha Dent Jo Ann Mason James J. Offutt Frank Kurka Albert Johnson A.P. Green Recreation Club Eugene Fry Marvin Sue Joe Fry Raymond Newman Mexico Refractories Co Bluffton al Lesar

Mexico Journal Notes and Local Changes in 1967 72

Warren Graham treasurer notes event on Tuesday September 26 1967 as the copper clad steeple of the new First Presbyterian Church was lifted and set in place. Mexico twenty years ago had 40 grocery stores but now has 16 reflecting local business decline. Ruth Ann Finch wife of Henry Finch named outstanding young woman of the year by the Mexico Jaycee Wives.

Warren Graham First Presbyterian Mexico Henry Ruth Ann) Finch

TV listings mix misprints show chaotic schedule

Channel 8 airs Al Onofrio MU Football report at 6:30 p.m. with confusion at 11:30. NFL Football Patriots vs Browns listed. NBC Movie In The Matter Of Karen Ann Quinlan. Murder One profiles on Documentary Showcase. Various shows include Johnny Carson, Gilligan, Partridge Family, Batman, Sesame Street, Gunsmoke, Bewitched, Hogan's Heroes, Carol Burnett era items, and a 12 channel slate with station IDs and distant city listings.

al Onofrio NFL Patriots Browns NBC Karen Ann Quinlan New Jersey Sammy Davis Johnny Carson Big Valley Gilligan Mike Douglas Mr. Rogers & Medical Center Superman Gong Show Sesame St Flintstones Emergency Brady Kids Partridge Family Electric Co Merv Griffin Pyramid Get Smart Bewitched Showtime Sanford & Son Jeannie All My Children Dinah Atlan Family Feud Beverly Estubitle ABC Mary Tyler Moore MacNeil & Lehr CBS Dan'l Boon Hollywood Donahue Bowlin Nashville Betty Whit Phil Donahue Mickey Mouse Weatherscan Bugs Bunny Lacy CBS News BeaLy Guiding Light Love Life Doctors Beatles Anybody's Hogan's Heroes Monkees Guess All In Family Andy Griffith Other World Abie Hospital Beaver Young Heckle Restless Electric Co Laverne Adam

Tuesday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights

TV guide style listings show Radar in M A S H at 8 p m on channels 4 7 13 plus Pressure Point behind the scenes drama at 8 10 p m on 8 The La Traviata with Beverly Sills at Wolf Trap at 8 p m and One Day At A Time starting season three at 8 30 p m on 4 7 13 Channel 17 airs Soap early at 4 30 p m with Channel 2 delaying to 9 30 p m and Channel 3 skipping it for Mary Tyler Moore reruns Lou Grant reporter held at gunpoint at 9 p m on 4 7 13 Sammy Davis hosts Tonight Show again.

Wolf Trap Beverly Sills Channel 17 Mary Tyler Moore Lou Grant Sammy Davis Plaza Luite

Quinlan drama on NBC lacks gripping impact

AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt notes In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan presents a restrained TV movie led by Brian Keith and Piper Laurie about a New Jersey parents’ legal fight over turning off life support. The script alters some book details, but overall tone is taut yet unengaging.

Jay Sharbutt LOS Angeles NBC Tonight Karen Ann Quinlan Brian Keith Piper Laurie Joe Julie Quinlan New Jersey Quinlans Keith Miss Laurie David Huffman Paul Armstrong David Spielberg Hal Litowitz Karen Ann Armstrong Quinlan St. Clare's Hospital Denville N J New Jersey Supreme Court Morris View

Birthday greetings to readers named in note

Wednesday birthday wishes go to Louis Luckner and Mrs. John P. Wagner of Middletown, Mrs. Don Bishop, Kay Parrott, Mrs. Ray White, Donna Sue Moser, Janet LaRue, Teresa Knipp of Auxvasse, and Gina Sue Shellabarger in this community notice.

Louis Luckner John P. Wagner Middletown Don Bishop Kay Parrott Ray White Donna Sue Moser Janet LaRue Teresa Knipp Auxvasse Gina Sue Shellabarger

How to Pick Sleepers in Rare Plates Ad

The Bradford Exchange in Northbrook Illinois announces a report on collecting rare porcelain plates with high resale potential. Roderick MacArthur notes examples: a plate once $25 in 1965 now valued at $1,750 and a $9.75 plate from 1969 now $440. Send name, address, and ZIP for a free report before next Saturday.

Nor Phabrook Chicago Roderick MaacArthur Bradford Exchange MacArthur Bradford Place Northbrook Ilinois

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Today’s Editorial Review Annie Des Moines Al-Alon Ann Jerome Wiesner MIT P. O Ill George C. Thosteson, M.D Ktvi St, Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox Ty St Komu-tv Columbia Kete-tv Weem-tv Quincy Kpl-tv See-Tv Kreg-tv Jeff City Kebi-tv See Tv Keri-ty The Audrain Historical Society Son of Paleface Bob Hope McCabe Mrs. Miller Warren Beatty Mai Zetterling Taylor and Burton Bill Cosby Marilyn Monroe Mr. Pitt Robert Donat Mary Hartman Mante al Onatrio Rafferty Chris Moore Fernwood Ledgerland Walter Matthau Bergman Richard Derr Eve Arden Dick K van D Dyke Tagan's Ho Chico & Mé Partridge Farms Mr. Rogers Batman Gunsmoke Bamananay Fitzpatricks Richard Pryor Connecwon MacNeil-Lehre Cross-Wits Dick van Dyke Kojak Star Trek Mod Squad Nasrul Huq
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