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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1977
Page
2
The U S Court of Appeals denied Liberty Lobby's bid to block publication of materials allegedly stolen from its files. The ruling upholds press freedom, asserting truth over how information is obtained and warning against a controlled press. The decision emphasizes that a reporter may publish true information even if sourced via clandestine means.
A devotional plea citing Proverbs and seeking divine grace to refuse enticement and walk in righteousness. The text emphasizes steadfastness against sin and guidance toward moral conduct.
Jefferson City residents critique the new mail processing rule moving city mail to Elkhurst Columbia for processing. City postmark lost as mail stamped Mid Missouri GMF. deliveries now lag up to 30 minutes. Bulk mailers face 3 to 4 pm deadlines or risk a day’s delay. Private firms may bear Elkhurst transport costs, potentially hundreds or thousands yearly. Critics say efficiency gains shift workload to others.
A reader sends a heartfelt nursing home rights appeal written as a resident's plea for dignity and respect. The column notes a copy for publication and references Dr John P Callan and the Chicago Rehabilitation Institute as context, with a suggestion to write Ann Landers for related guidance.
A reader asks about growth hormones at age 20 and height concerns. The doctor says bone ends fuse, hormones won’t increase height, suggests accepting height, using elevating shoes, and finding a silver lining.
The USDA study shows beef grading changes since February 1976 caused few noticed effects for retailers and consumers. Cattle feeding time dropped by up to 20 days and marbling reduced slightly, yet not enough to affect taste. Industry and consumers alike gain from efficiency and steadier prices, with possible health benefits.
Dr Thosteson promotes a booklet titled Good Health for Your Hair explaining that proper treatment improves hair health and appearance. To obtain a copy readers send 35 cents and a long self addressed stamped envelope to The Ledger. he cannot reply to individual letters due to high volume but reader questions may be included in his column.
Local guide lists conflicts and corrections for tonight including MASH at 8 on channels 4 7 13, Police Story two hour special Pressure Point at 8 on 5 8 10, and Verdi La Traviata at 8 on channel 9 with Beverly Sills. Also One Day At A Time season three premiere at 8 30 on 4 7 13 and Soap at 8 30 on channel 2 3:00 PM 23-10-17 Edge of Night and a slate of late afternoon and late night programing across stations.
The 1976 TV melodrama Jackson County Jail starring Yvette Mimieux airs at 8:00 p.m. on CBS channels 4 7 and 13. The listing notes critics called the film tawdry and places it among a dense evening lineup including Oregon Trail pioneers facing a dust storm and the final episode of An Only Child set in Ireland with a struggle for independence.
Greeting follows for Lester Hinton Beverly Ann Hanna Herbert Belcher Lyle Mitchell Rice Elsie Jesse Audrey Lee Hinton Belinda Jo Williams Kay Ward Suzanne Heath Donald Jenkins and Dwight Alan Whitaker. Today actor George Raft turns 62. Thought for today cites Einstein on science and religion.
Actor David Janssen says he will not do another weekly police series after Police Story and plans fewer long runs. He cites preferring character studies over action, though he enjoys projects like A Sensitive Passionate Man and writing lyrics for songs. He recently acted in a TV movie about murder and the Super Bowl and bought a Malibu home, leaving options open for next year.
A collage of local notes from Mexico Missouri spans Septembers from 1927 to 1972. Details include MU football ticket sales at Marlow's Drug Store for eight dollars covering four football and nine baseball games, a four day cooking school at McMillan auditorium, and a new Temple Stephens store manager in 1937. Civil actions over a bullfight plan and a police bull calf roundup on U S Highway 54 accompany theater pricing for The Godfather in 1972.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule with exceptions, office hours, and postage rates. It specifies pricing for single copies, mail subscriptions by region, and armed forces rates, covering local, Audrain and adjoining counties, Missouri counties, and out-of-state options.
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