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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1971
Page
2
The piece warns of 1970 fragging incidents totaling 209, up from 96 in 1969, and questions loyalty as some Americans allegedly aid the enemy. It argues an undisciplined army will lose in combat and condemns deserters abroad and back home for weakening national defense.
A sermon-like reflection cites James 1 19 20 urging swift hearing and slow speaking. It warns that acting on anger harms righteousness and cautions about listening only to preferred messages to avoid regretful actions.
On behalf of the Mexico Jaycee Wives the group extends thanks to The Ledger Anita Buie Laurene Miller for assistance Richard Vance for pictures See To and Mr Sterner for appearing on his program and to the 23 dealers who exhibited. Gratitude also goes to merchants for window displays ads and equipment loan ensuring a large crowd. Mrs. William H. Black chairman.
Yesterday in Mexico on Saturday April 29 1961 eighth grader Margaret Ann Wright of Hardin Junior High is in St. Louis today for a district spelling contest that could send her to Washington DC for the finals. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A Wright. A shower was planned at Maple Grove School tonight for Mr and Mrs John D White whose home burned in a fire.
Page from Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Thursday April 29 1971 features local notices short articles and classifieds. Contains community updates and small ads reflecting civic activities and regional happenings.
A Saturday birthday salutation lists recipients including Cc L Black James F Holtcamp and Mrs Lyndall Tanner to twins Jerry Ray and Janet Fay Throckmorton with Leo Hudnall Raymond Iman and Mrs Margarite Frey plus Sharon Robinson Hugo Wieberg Mrs Julia Meeks of Centralia and Mrs Ed Aubuchon of Vandalia.
Published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Single copy 10c. By carrier in Mexico and trade area towns 2.00 per month. By mail Audrain and adjoining counties year 12 six months 8 three months 6. By mail in all other counties Mo year 18 six months 13 three months 9 Out-of-state year 21 six months 14 three months 11 Members of armed forces anywhere 1 per month. Office hours 8 to 5:30 Monday through Friday 8 to 3 Saturday.
Dear Ann Landers offers guidance on a weight watch request at bedtime, a teen smoker issue, and a May wedding overseas. The column advises against enabling a spouse’s fattening bedtime choices, cautions that parenting needs ongoing, supervised influence, and rejects asking for cash gifts for a jeune couple abroad, urging readers to seek her booklet instead.
Dr. Thosteson discusses whether schizophrenia is a chemical imbalance and whether a cure is possible. He notes that evidence of chemical differences exists but does not imply a cure, and argues the disease may arise from emotional pressures or inherited tendencies in some cases. He contrasts current research with folklore and urges ongoing study.
A dense, OCR rich guide to tonight’s TV slate listing David Frost interview with Winston Churchill and Linus Pauling, guest stars Herschel Bernardi and Keith Mitchell, plus multiple film and sitcom slots across channels and times. It chunks movies, talk shows, variety, and news across CBS NBC and ABC with replays and late night slots.
Friday broadcasts list High Chaparral at 6 30 p m on channels 5 8 10 re showing Apache Trust with Oscar nominee Chief Dan George as Chief Morales Robert Culp in Little Bear Dying redone by Name of the Game at 7 30 p m on 5 8 10 David Frost at 7 30 with Irving Stone Michael Parks and Kris Kristofferson plus CBS Movie Jack of Diamonds at 8 p m on 4 7 13. Special Loyal Opposition at 9 00 on 5 8 10 a Nixon administration discussion by six Democratic senators. The Dick Cavett show nostalgia with Fred Astaire at 10 30 on 3 and 12 15 a m on 2. Schedule includes Johnny Carson Robert Klein and others. Movies include To Kill A Mockingbird and Vera Cruz.
Cynthia Lowry notes that reruns often look better than original airings. The Virginian and The Men from Shiloh are cited as examples with mixed reception, while Music Hall and Alan King reruns offer sharper moments and better writing. King’s monologues and skits display humor and polish, though some hosts lack cohesion.
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