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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1971
Page
2
A reader from Martinsburg, Missouri writes that Audrain County Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit saved lives and urges support for such facilities. The editorial note recalls a Special Care Unit with 22 beds opened in October 1967 and added coronary monitoring in 1969.
The article reflects on the space age highlighting humanity's grasp of outer space while affirming God's closeness to those who call upon Him in spirit and truth. It cites Psalm 145 18 and frames faith as accessible amid cosmic vastness.
Hannibal Courier-Post report notes state Auditor Kit Bond faced scrutiny from Rep. E. J. Cantrell over surplus stamps. Cantrell cites statute requiring surplus property be reported to the purchasing agent, while Bond sought to distribute stamps to offices to use them up. The piece frames Bond’s actions as part of partisan friction in Jefferson City, highlighting tensions between Republicans and Democrats in state government.
Mexico Ledger lists publishing details for Mexico Missouri with pricing by mail and service areas, including rates per year six months and three months. It notes the paper is published daily except Sundays and holidays, with office hours from 8 to 5:30 on weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturdays.
On Friday residents Hazel Kalkofen J E Curry Emma Kemp Tammy Browning W C Payne Gerald Chaney Ronnie Gates Mike Iman Jerry Schrameck Beasley Barnes and Robin Kay Talley celebrate birthdays with well wishes from the community of Vandalia.
A reader laments her husband swapped card games for ham radio and short wave chats with a Texas woman, hurting their marriage and sex life. The advice suggests patience, noting such gadget obsessions may fade as couples work through it.
Dear readers, swelling in front of the ears after meals likely comes from a salivary gland issue such as duct blockage or a stone. Sour foods may relieve it. X ray can detect a duct stone. most cases are not serious.
Yesterday in Mexico a Audrain County farmer became the first in Missouri to enroll in the new federal emergency feed grain program. A breakin at the Mexico Feed and Seed Co. yielded over $300 in cash and checks which were recovered after a man cashed one of the stolen checks at the Mexico Savings Bank. NFC members gathered at Central Missouri Livestock Auction to continue their holding action with near 100 Audrain farmers participating, some first timers, while others observed in East St. Louis with 2000 NFC members.
Unreported changes affect television channels in multiple markets including Khya tv Hannibal Krog tv Jeff City Komu tv Columbia Mexico Weam tv Quincy and St Louis Weather News channels 12. The notice lists inaccurate listings and pending updates across several stations.
TV guide style entry lists Rona Barrett Oscar discussion at 30 on Channel 2, Cousteau salmon migration re shown at 6 30, One American courtroom drama at 6 30 on dates 4 7 13, Frost interview with Muskie at 7 30 on 11, Changing Scene musical hour at 8 00 on 3. Other variety acts and movies across channels with 3 0 PM 3 40 PM 2 Movie 10 Dinah s Place 3 Dark Shadows etc.
Flip Wilson hosts a rerun at 6 30 with Bobby Darin Denise Nicholas and Stanley Myron Handelman. David Frost chats with Siobhan McKenna Luci Arnaz Jeannie C Riley and Eubie Blake at 7 30. Walls Are Waiting stars William Shatner as a parole officer obsessed with dope pushers on Ironside at 7 30. The 43rd Academy Awards air at 9 00 on channels 5 8 10 with nominations including Airport Five Easy Pieces Love Story M A S H and Patton.
Cynthia Lowry reviews National Geographic Arctic conservation special focusing on Al Oeming and his Alberta preserve with rare species like caribou musk ox and arctic hare. The piece notes helicopter hunts, a narwhal death, and praise for non lecturing style. It also covers 60 Minutes and NBC lineup changes including Garrick Utley as First Tuesday host and Don Fedderson figures.
Washington AP Margueritte Piazza, battling cancer and chairing the 197] cancer crusade, is awarded the American Cancer Society Courageous Person Award. President Nixon presented the honor Friday citing her heroism and hope for thousands fighting cancer nationwide.
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