Mexico census loss fuels call to extend city limits
Editorial argues Mexico, Missouri suffers a population drop in the 1970 census due to not expanding city limits. The piece cites comparisons with other towns, cites specific gains and losses, and urges residents to extend boundaries to attract investment and preserve jobs. It names several cities and presents the 1970 census figures for Mexico and peers.
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Missouri
Mexito
Mexico
Moberly
Columbia
Hannibal
Fulton
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Peace and warfare in the modern world demand balance
A reflective note grounds a call for peace amid century of war. The author urges the world to master not only conflict but the art of peace, contrasting military might with the need for harmony within nations and communities.
Dear Arm Landers battered parents seek comfort in column
A reader laments alienation from a daughter and asks for guidance. Ann Landers classifies the daughter's behavior as a likely personality disorder, urges neurological or psychiatric evaluation, and advises parents to stop appeasing and blame-free. A second letter jokes about medical advice and jewelry alongside a teen drinking guidance request.
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Arm Landers
Mich
W.O
Canker sores and health questions addressed by Dr Thosteson
Readers seek guidance on canker sores diet triggers and allergy testing, fibroid tumors, high blood pressure signs, shaving and skin safety, and diabetes aids. The doctor warns against assuming a remedy and recommends elimination diets, cautions on fibroids, clarifies flushed-face BP concerns, and directs to Medic Alert and a menopause booklet.
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Thosteson
Open Forum on Women's Liberation and Equal Rights
Community editor laments gender inequality and wage gaps in local jobs. Hequestions the pace of progress, urges sane discussion on real equality in pay, promotion, and education, and asks men to address civil rights for women alongside other minority groups.
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Ledger
Wuener
Eternet
Eh Aluwel i
Euler
Uualeer
Eyrtess
Iimihok
Wits Dipcupeig Woinke
Annexia
Tibiuriky
Baer
Frictional Birthday Greetings From City Figures
A Friday birthday greeting circulates among local figures including Howard Wayne and Dr Bliebets. Carrie Martner, Chester Friten, Patritis Wardinate, and Lars Alurignt are named as recipients or participants in the warm wishes.
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Howard Wayne
Bliebets
Carrie Martner
Chester Friten
Patritis Wardinate
Ite
Givens
Lars Alurignt
Mexico Ledger Classified Rates And Contact Details
Mexico Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo Second class postage paid at Mexico Mo 69268 Single copy delivery in Mexico and trade area towns 2 00 per copy Rail in Audrain and adjoining counties per year 13 6 50 3 months 6 25 Hy rail in all other counties in Mo per year 19 4 months 15 54 4 months 9 25 Out of state per year 22 6 tetyy 14 50 4 mde FALLS Members of armed forces sayabere 1 2 per month fire hours 6 00 am to 9 40 yi Monday through Friday 5 fhe robs 9 00 pom Saturday
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Imo
Isy
Audrain
Sayabere
TV Schedule Fragments Highlight Primetime Lineup
Impoverished homesteader tale on Julie Harris rerun at 6:30 p m on Channels 5 8 and 10. David Frost guests at 7:30 on 11 with Rod McKuen Susannah York and Richard Boone. Comedy hour with Charlie Callas Des O Connor and Connie Stevens at 8 on 6 8 10. NFL Action 9:30 highlights Vikings 1970 season on three channels. Also listed are daytime and children’s programs and a film hour with Who’s Mindin the Store on CBS.
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Julie Harris
Shiloh
David Frost
Rod McKuen
Susannah York
Richard Boone
Misic Hall
Charlie Callas
Des O'Connor
Connie Stevens
NFL
Minnesota Vikings
Asday Ledger
Peter Falk
Diane Baker
Pirates
Pittsburgh
CBS
Jerry Lewis
Vic Damnone
John Gary
Donna Jean Young
Lucy
Hollywood
Television Listings and Highlights Tonight
Tonight's schedule shows reruns across networks with few standout items. Movies include Kit Carson on channel 11 at 1 pm and The Undercover Man on channel 2 at 3 pm, plus Back Street on channel 2 at 8 pm. News programs, cartoons, and several classic series fill the rest of the lineup.
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Kit Carson
Jon Hall
Glenn Ford
Susan Hayward
Strangers In Their Own Land airings and TV listings
ABC Special at 9 30 airs Strangers In Their Own Land a look at Detroit race and social issues as part of a three report minority series. Also features Carmen Jones Destroyer Robbery Under Arms and multiple daytime and late night listings with Doctors Gomer Perry Mason and Peyton Place alongside TV movie blocks and news Weather updates.
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Bill Page
ABC
Detroit
Carmen Jones
Harry Belafonte
Edward G. Robinson
Granddaddy
Dan August
Adam
Vic Damone
Lucy
Dick Cavett
Merv Griffin
New financial secretary named at Christian College
Dr. Charles M. Christman, former Mexico High School teacher, is announced as the new financial secretary of Christian College in Columbia, replacing Dr. Donald Wyss who resigns to become superintendent of schools at Owensville. Also: Ron Kent, 17, plans a two week Camp Minivanca trip from St Louis, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Kent of Mexico, enters Mexico High School senior year.
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Charles M. Christman
Mexico
Christian College
Columbia
Donald Wyss
Owensville
Ron Kent
St. Louis
Camp Minivanca
Stoney Lake
Mich
Ron
Roy Kent
Mexico High School
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