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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1971
Page
2
The piece argues affluence creates new problems beyond poverty, noting unemployment, automation, and shifting jobs. It warns rich and poor share similar material lives while the main gap is quality, and links affluence to pollution crowding and social apathy among youth, risking national weakness.
A devotional meditation reminds believers that God sees the affliction of his people in Egypt and hears their cries. It emphasizes that in trials and tribulations one should trust in God's abiding love and care, avoiding thoughts of abandonment.
Reader letters discuss benign neglect as children mature, urges for independence, and the role of professional help. Others share onion humor and a call for Ann Landers booklets. The column references personal experiences from Ontario, Oregon, and Grandville Michigan.
In this column readers ask about rhinoplasty costs and expectations. A plastic surgeon referral, hospital care, and realistic goals are stressed. The piece also notes the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery offers a free brochure and cautions against overwide expectations.
Yesterday in Mexico Missouri, April 26, 1961, Audrain County voters named Dr. Gordon Shaw as coroner. he must be appointed by Governor Dalton to serve. Lon J. Levins received the opinion today after requesting it February 21. Also, a National Farmers Organization district meeting was held at Presser Hall with Oren Lee Staley praising the test holding action on cattle hogs and sheep as a landmark in farm cooperation. The Mexico city council gave first reading to the coming fiscal year budget, with final passage expected this week. The Spring sale of the Mexico Horse Sales Co. concluded with about 150 head sold for $25,000. Construction on a new building for Dr. Ernest S. Gantt Jr. progresses, with occupancy planned in two and a half months. Governor Forrest Smith plans a trip to the Audrain Nemo Fair and Horse Show, to dedicate a marker for three historic saddle horses Miss Rex 820, The Kid 646, and The Intelligencer.
Birthday greetings were sent Wednesday to Mrs Horace Turley and others including Alex Bollinger Glen Andrew Kruse Mildred Creasy Sherry OConnor Ricky Neal Roberts Jerry Kenneth McCown H Smith Rube Senor and Kenny Rutter Also a Sunday note extends to Mrs Rosie Holliday of Fulton for birthday wishes from the community.
Carol Burnett reunites with Durward Kirby and Garry Moore on To Tell The Truth at 6:30 p m on Channel 11. Lil l Abner musical with Ray Young and Nancee Parkinson at 7:00 on channels 2 and 3. David Frost interviews Heywood Hale Broun at 7:30 on 11. Plimpton debut film rerun at 8:00 on 2 and 3. NBC Movie at 8:00 on 5. Intruders TV movie about Old West gang days airs later. schedule includes Dinah's Place Password and Mike Douglas show among daytime picks.
Edmond OBrien leads a busy night with network reruns and specials. Tom Jones has an hour at 9 with Phil Harris Mary Travers and Tina Charles while Carol Burnett stars in a rebroadcast nominated for best written variety. Cartoonish moments feature Rita Hayworth and Love Story parody with Joey Bishop subbing for Johnny Carson Tonight. Dick Cavett and Merv Griffin shows anchor the late hours with guests including Woody Allen Derek Nimmo and Jim Fowler. Movies include Conspiracy of Hearts Upstairs and Downstairs The Intruders Gung Ho The Third Voice Magnificent Matador Mozambique and more with schedules through midnight.
TV guide style schedules list Hall of Fame at 6 30 p m on channels 5 8 10 re shows Rod Serling drama A Storm In Summer with Peter Ustinov Later ABC Movie How Awful About Alan with Anthony Perkins and Julie Harris David Frost at 7 30 on 11 90 minute talk with Rock Hudson NBC Movie A Man Called Gannon with Tony Franciosa The episode of All In The Family 24 Hours 6 News Weather and morning programs follow plus Movie listings and classic film notes.
Cynthia Lowry assesses NBC Bonanza and The Bold Ones reruns. Bonanza repeats reveal a predictable rescue plot with likable Cartwrights. The Bold Ones offers a slower, shapeless defense tale hampered by courtroom ambiguity and a long musical interlude.
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