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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1971
Page
2
An editorial lauds Mexico for abundant traveling salesmen who live there and drive community strength. It highlights police, fire, medical care, schools, service industries, recreation, churches, and civic virtue, arguing people make towns and salesmen are a key asset.
A brief commentary notes that the disciples shifted from cowardice at the crucifixion to courage on Pentecost as they allowed the Holy Spirit to fill their lives. It urges believers to seek the Spirit’s empowerment to impact the world today.
A readers letters page discusses homosexuality, anti gay bias, and prints a teenage distress letter about anxiety before dates. The exchange includes a response from Ann Landers and notes on stereotypes, compassion, and guidance for teens dealing with social pressure and drinking.
Dr Thosteson explains canker sores affect about one in five, with no guaranteed cure or cancer risk. He reviews various home and medical remedies, notes no single cause, and says sores typically fade in seven to ten days. He also answers readers on smallpox vaccines and safe coffee, inviting letters for a booklet on leg cramps.
An opinion notes a three month deadlock on emergency funds in Jefferson City. The Senate blocked a House bill for 20 million to buy and refinish the Governor Hotel as a favor to private offices, prompting House retaliation on a Senate appropriation. While legislators bickered welfare and state payrolls ran dry, delaying per diem payments and eroding confidence in the legislature.
The Mexico Board of Education convened at 2 p m with contractors to open bids for two new additions to Mexico High School. Nine general contractors requested specs and bids are anticipated. Housing authority discussions delayed pending federal housing office guidance. subcontract under investigation to be withheld.
Wednesday comfort birthday wishes extend to Mrs John S Tompson and a long list including Arthur E Collens Mrs C J Dudley Maurine Walker Charles White Thomas W Green Charles Sprouls James Lee Watts Jerry Linn Coose Mrs H B McCowan Carolyn Lee Jett Betty McQueen Vicki Wells Carl Lee Dollens Mrs Ruth Cadwell Ada Florence Kehl Myrtle Burns Benton City Mark Steve Wilson Michael Estes Vicki Lynn Galloway Laddonia and Mrs Jerry Washburn for a community social affair.
Mexico Ledger details publication schedule at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates for single copies subscriptions by mail and military abroad shown with monthly and yearly options and office hours listed.
Television listings note Audrain County Historical Society program Old Glass Bottles and Containers at 6:00 p.m. on Channel 12 with Perry Righter and Miss Bette Garner. David Frost show airs at 7:30 with David Douglas Duncan and guests. ABC/NBC movie hours feature Twenty Four Hours to Kill and The Other Man. Various talk shows and late-night programs fill the schedule including Dick Cavett, Merv Griffin, and The Tonight Show.
The guide lists National Geographic Journey to the High Arctic at 6:30 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13 and a string of reruns and movies including Don Knotts with Steve Allen at 7:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10, But I Dont Want To Get Married at 7:30 p.m. on channels 2 3, Death of A Gunfighter at 8:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 10, and All In The Family at 8:30 p.m. on channels 4 7 13, plus a dense daily schedule of news, cartoons, talk shows, and movies through midnight.
Jean Shepherd recalls his Midwest youth from a steel mill as NBC TV presents Jean Shepherd's America a half hour program pairing narration with striking molten steel visuals. NBC's Comment segment features ex presidential aides discussing press relations and credibility while Klein defends Nixon policy and the widening news landscape.
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