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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1971
Page
2
The piece condemns Sweden for welcoming American deserters as heroes. It argues Sweden gave deserters a platform to attack the United States and notes 575 deserters in Sweden, with one in five convicted of crimes in three years. It urges Swedes to rethink allowing such figures to speak against the U S.
A devotional verse cites Psalm 149 4 and comments that a father takes greater pleasure in his children's success than in his own, framing faith as divine favor and parental pride.
Hannibal Courier-Post reports on John Tannehill a 19 year old U S team member who praised Red China and Chairman Mao after a tour. The piece mocks his views noting the harsh realities of Maoist rule and the lack of dissent, contrasting his optimism with historical abuses and state propaganda.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details and classified rates with annual and monthly pricing for in town, surrounding counties, Missouri and out of state plus armed forces subscriptions. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot column features readers debating Ann Landers on pantsuits, with Mary Beth Baisch defending wear and a Norfolk NOW member critiquing traditional limits. Ann Landers advises friendship as the marriage core and warns a wife clashing with her husband may drive affection away. A reader asks about sending flowers for a late uncle’s widowed aunt’s anniversary. response suggests a thoughtful note or flowers instead of a memorial card.
Dear reader describes an incidental diagnosis of a double kidney after X rays. The doctor explains multiple kidney variations exist, most function normally, with 4 percent showing double kidney on urinary tests. Risks include infection stones or drainage issues. watchful medical follow up advised. request the booklet by writing to Dr Thosteson with stamped self addressed envelope and 25 cents.
In Mexico on Thursday April 27 1961 the Mexico High School Concert Choir directed by John Almlie will present a program of religious anthems at Presser Hall at 8 p.m. The choir has earned first division ratings at state contests for three of four years. Mr Almlie also notes training and student achievement while other items report local political and civic updates including coroner appointment considerations and civil defense radio plans.
Greetings honor residents Gordon Gilman Mrs Stanley Eubanks Elizabeth Langford Martha Lee Sullivan Laura Ruth McCord Roy Kettle Lawrence Love W R Houf and Rick Alan Campbell with candles and cake on Thursday.
Evening broadcast guide lists Rod Serling drama A Storm In Summer with Peter Ustinov on channels 5 8 10 at 6 30 p m followed by ABC Movie How Awful About Alan with Anthony Perkins and Julie Harris at 7 30 p m on channels 2 3 David Frost interview with Rock Hudson at 7 30 p m on channel 11 NBC Movie A Man Called Gannon at 8 on channels 5 8 10 plus a long list of daytime and late afternoon shows including All In The Family Dinah's Place Password One Life Gomer Mike Douglas Showtime Memory Game World Apart Gilligan Uncle etc with multiple channel and region notes and several erratic listings from Kansas City Para.
TV guide style listing shows Emmy nominated script with Archie seeks lawyer in whiplash case at 8 30 4 7 13 plus CBS Sixty Minutes at 9 00 and Dick Cavett interview with John G Neihardt at 10 30 3. It also lists Merv Griffin shows with Jim Backus Andy Devine and others and a long block of movies and nightly news segments across channels with various titles and times. The fragmentary reading outlines many titles and air times including My Reputation Beavers Dick Van Dyke Hee Haw Tammy Tell Me True A Child Is Waiting Dunkirk and The Siege of Red River among others.
TV guide style summary noting David Frost interview with Milos Forman and Lynn Carlin, Victor Spinetti and Paul Anka on Channel 11. Includes Johnny Carson Tonight Show return and dense schedule of morning to late night programs, movies, games, and public figures.
Cynthia Lowry critiques ABCs L ll Abner musical mocking pollution with questionable cohesion while NBCs Hugh Downs exits Today for Oct 11. Frank McGee slated to replace him, signaling shifts as ABCs Reasoner and Smith gain in ratings.
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