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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1971
Page
2
This piece argues that true heroism lies in calculated risk rather than thrill seeking. It lauds Charles A. Lindbergh for engineering‑driven daring and muses on space travel, limits of speed of light, and the promise of future life for today’s youth, inspiring bold imagination despite risks.
A brief devotional line contrasts loyal alignment with Christ to lukewarm faith, warning that those not gathering with him harm his cause more than outspoken opponents. It emphasizes steadfast commitment over passive support.
An editorial arguesMiss Missouri finalists from Hannibal Monroe City and Lewis County are all under five five yet tall winners trend at state and national pageants. Observations suggest judge seating height biases favor statuesque contestants. Elevating judges could improve fairness for shorter entrants.
A reader from Alpena Michigan shares a heartfelt confession about scolding her children and seeks forgiveness through a Prayer. Ann Landers commends the letter and reflects on motherly imperfection and penitence.
A reader letter column discusses cryosurgery, noting it is not a replacement for conventional surgery but a tool used with both methods. It explains history from 1936, describes equipment using liquid nitrogen, common applications such as cataracts and polyps, and benefits like less pain and scarring. It cautions against assuming cryosurgery is superior in all cases and emphasizes surgeon judgment.
Ledger notes the Jaycees and their wives' efforts made the second Miss Missouri event a huge success in Mexico. The piece salutes volunteers, urges community pride, and thanks donors, highlighting Martha C. Stephenson's letter urging local credit and civic participation. It also reports Footprints On The Moon gifted to Community A4 High School, with donor inscription. Principal David M. Wilson acknowledges the gift and gratitude from students and faculty.
An OCR listing shows mislabeled TV channels in the St Louis area and nearby cities including Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy and Mexico. The entry notes unreported changes by Teletype News and Weather News with deadlines for corrections.
Tonight's schedule features Make Your Own Kind of Movic at 7 on channels 8 and 10 with Dusty Springfield Al Hirt the Carpenters and more. Network films and talk shows fill the evening from 1:00 p.m. through midnight with highlights on ABC CBS NBC and local stations including In Search of America David Frost and Perry Mason among others.
David Frost tribute to Louis Armstrong at 7 30 p m on Channel 11 with Louie clips. Charlie Callas appears with Des OConnor and Connie Stevens for Music Hall at 8 p m on channels 6 8 10. The Immortal episode repeats at 8 30 on channel 3 and Night Gallery with John Austin at 9 00 on channel 5 8 10. NFL action and a slate of movies and game shows fill the day across listings.
Hollywood reports a tense pre season as television dominates film. Fewer than 10 films in local production while over 110 TV series and specials in development. Networks face tightened budgets, sponsors depart, and risk taking is down. Johnny Carson looks at opening night energy on Tonight Show during West Coast run and signs indicate a lucrative, extended deal.
The International Show Co announces a new operating plan for its Mexico unit to boost work at the local factory. The plant will continue making women’s shoes but shift to a different brand, ending rumors of a factory closure.
Greetings mark a birthday list for Mrs. Adam Turner and several others including Georgia Watts Sam Mundy Larry Womack Lance Graves Betty Lou Pollard Howard ners Evelyn Kropf and Craig Stuart Hampton. A quote from Ellen Glasgow closes the note about life’s lines between a rut and a grave.
Mexicana Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. Second class postage paid in Mexico. Single copy 1 cent. Carrier and trade area rates two dollars per month. Mail rates vary by county and duration. Office hours eight to five thirty weekdays and nine to three Saturdays.
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