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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1971
Page
2
Attorney General John Mitchell warned in London that courts are preoccupied with new law and public policy from the bench and have distanced themselves from judging guilt. He cited a gulf between law and the people, urging judges lawyers and the public to restore confidence in the justice system.
A devotional urging readers to open their eyes to wonders in scripture. It cites Psalm 119 verse 18 and emphasizes seeking guidance to witness wonders performed in ancient times and possible today for individuals. The tone is reflective and exhortative.
Forum Editor Ledger thanks for providing a copy of Footprints on the Moon now in the Centralia High School library for student use. Raymond Dawson, Principal, Centralia High School.
Deane explains Ozarks geography and height using Arkansas Geological Commission data. He notes western and southern edges tracing from Oklahoma to Missouri and Arkansas, lists Boston Mountains towns, tallest peaks, and argues Ozarks age about 500 million years versus the Rockies at 200 million.
Missouri law sets 21 as the age of majority. A 19 year old woman could not be bound by a kitchenware purchase. marriage license age or rare real estate scenarios do not override the general rule. The seller could not enforce the contract with Mary Smith, as she was under 21.
A teen writes about kissing etiquette and girl’s hands during goodnight hugs. Ann Landers responds urging girls to participate and hold their partners, framing kissing as a joint venture. The column also includes reader questions about quitting smoking, debt to a husband, and a dating couple’s restaurant critiques with practical or humorous guidance.
Readers inquire about calcium use in arthritis. The doctor explains deposits arise from healing or injury, not overall calcium overload. Calcium supports bone and soft tissue healing, osteoporosis risk may justify supplements, but individual needs vary.
Birthday greetings on Monday for Stephen Lynn Smith and numerous Benton City readers are noted alongside Middletown and Vandalia celebrants. The list includes Steve Smith Paul Woods Mrs Otis Barnes Karen Whalen Ginger Pilliard Roy Wooten Ralph Hunn J T Ferrier Everett Williams James Eastin Betty Jean Jesse Janice Wyatt and others.
The National Farmers Organization in Des Moines after a 13 000 member one day meeting announced a fall holding action to push corn at 1 49 per bushel and soybeans at 2 59 per bushel. The plan follows a two state regional reach across 14 states with members and guests. Fogging to control insects is set for Mexico city for the second time this summer beginning tonight in the northeast and moving across sections through Monday.
A cluttered OCR page shows baseball Orioles vs Yankees at 12:15 PM on channels 3 5 8 10 with a noon pregame. It also lists boxing Wide World of Sports around 5:00 PM on channels 2 3 covering the Ali Ellis bout, plus Missouri Forum at 6:00 PM on channel 8, a Janet Leigh Bobby Darin drama Murder In the First at 6:30 PM on channels 5 8 10, and Sebastian the NBC Movie at 7:30 PM on channels 3 5 8 10. Additional items include Val Doonican at 7:30 PM on channel 2, and a 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM block of various sports and movies across multiple channels.
Television listings cover Harris Scots Guards and Bill Fields interviews with authors of The Pacific Then and Now and Beauty Is No Big Deal. The schedule includes Leave It To Blondie Angela With Dirty Faces Smugglers Cove In Old Kentucky Kiss of Fire Sebastian Buck Owens Mission Impossible Mannix The Great Caruso Search of America Mister Cory It's A Gift Sitcoms and news programs across channels with multiple late night movies and performances.
Sunday Ledgerland station listings show church funding debates on Lamp Unto My Feet at 9:00 a.m. and a Ray Bloch vaudeville collection at 1:00 p.m. on Channel 4. The schedule includes AAU International events July 29 in Stockholm, golf finals in Akron, drama specials, and multiple film and serial airings across Channels 2 to 13 with star names like Pigmeat Markham, Jerry Ames, Richard Kiley, Hugh O’Brian, Mae West, and John Wayne in various time slots.
The listing outlines TV highlights from Carroll O Connor's Gunsmoke guest role in 1966 to comedy and musical programs. It notes scheduled airings across channels with titles like The Seven Little Foys, The Neon Ceiling, Guadalcanal Diary, and various news and game show segments. It mentions actors such as Eddie Foy Jr and Gig Young and includes multiple network re runs and movie slots across the day.
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