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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1971

Page

2

Grandstand project eyed by City Council for civic uses

A grandstand eyed as vital asset for Mexico and Audrain, proposed for approval. Ground floor used by Pinewood Derby events, July 4 fireworks drew crowds, with estimated installation cost $18,000. Year rentals net $666.45 so far, $350.36 collected to date. Proponents say civic interest and many future uses justify it, while warning life without it would be poorer.

Mexico Lion Club Audrain Orié Éep

End of Day Reflections on Canaan and Sodom

A biblical meditation contrasts Abraham dwelling in Canaan with Lot’s leadership in the cities of the plain. It asks whether a life is pitched toward Sodom or toward Canaan and destiny.

Abraham Canaan Lot Plain Sodom

Three Year Degrees Gain Traction In Upswing Plan

Wall Street Journal notes colleges plan three year bachelor programs citing rising costs and campus disruption. Proponents argue capable students could graduate faster without sacrificing breadth, while opponents say four years aid maturity and exploration.

Wall Street Journal

What Trees Can Do Maryland Conservationist

A conservation note explains trees provide cooling comparable to five air conditioners and reduce noise by six to eight decibels with green belts of 100 feet. One acre of growing trees cleans air polluted by eight cars over 12 hours and absorbs CO2 from 50 cars in the same period. A green belt under 300 feet wide mimics a one mile altitude increase in atmospheric effect.

Maryland Ann Landers Pittsburgh Chicago

How To Save Half Million

In the late 1940s and 1950s patriotism meant rooting out Communists. The Subversive Activities Control Board was created to advise the attorney general on who to blacklist. Now viewed as a national paranoia episode, the board survives with five members and a staff, funded at high costs, while the chairman notes limited witnesses. The piece questions federal waste and suggests Congress seek economy.

Kansas City Star Land Republic Senate

Ann Landers Letters Column on Breast Health and House Rules

A reader recalls your cancer society booklet leading to surgery and gratitude, then offers domestic guidance on a 19 year old daughter’s room, office etiquette, and a query about dating dynamics, urging readers to request the booklet and noting responses about privacy and respect at home and work.

Ann Landers National American Cancer Society Louise P Maryland Louise Mrs. Tired

Switching from insulin to pills for mild diabetes

Dr Thosteson replies that switching can be attempted at age 67 if insulin amount is small, with close monitoring for 2–3 months and possible return to insulin if sugar worsens. Warns about diet changes. success hinges on control and minimal insulin needs.

Dr. Thosteson J.P

Fiesta in Mexico praised by Jaycees crowd in Missouri

Yesterday in Mexico the Mexico Junior Chamber of Commerce and the city received praise from hundreds of Jaycees across Missouri for managing the state board meeting over the weekend. About 300 out of town Jaycees and wives attended, with 425 at the banquet and dance at the National Guard Armory. Senator Stuart Symington spoke at the event.

Mexico Junior Chamber of Commerce Missouri Mexico Club Mexico National Guard Armory Stuart Symington

Birthday Wishes For Local Residents On Sunday

A birthday greeting list notes celebrations for Mrs. Priscilla Lierheimer Jerry Allen Mrs. Frank Kesler of Laddonia Alan Paschal Mrs. B M Walker and Marsha Kay Nunnelly with Sunday celebrations indicated.

Priscilla Lierheimer Jerry Allen Frank Kesler Laddonia Alan Paschal Marsha Kay Nunnelly

Behind Your Tv Screen Behind Your Tv Screen

AP reports from Hollywood where Mary Tyler Moore works on a needlepoint while Valerie Harper and Cloris Leachman cue lines. Ed Asner frets over an empty envelope of game papers and jokes about forgetting everything but the show during a rehearsal break at CBS in the San Fernando Valley.

Cynthia Lowry Hollywood Mary ‘Tyler Moore CBS San Fernando Valley Mary Tyler Moore Valerie Harper Cloris Leachman Edward Asner Mary

Exhibition clash: 49ers meet Dolphins in Miami telecast

Channels 5 8 and 10 carry the San Francisco 49ers versus the Miami Dolphins exhibition game from Miami at 7 30 p m. The unrelated TV listings show a full day of programming with news weather and schedule changes and guest appearances noted for Carol Burnett writers and performers on a separate program slate.

San Francisco 49Ers Dolphins Miami David Frost Cliff Robertson Gail Parent Kenny Solms Freda Payne Betty

Television listings and program highlights for tonight

CBS Movie at 8 00 features Cannon preview with William Conrad as private eye Also The Girl From Jones Beach 1949 Ronald Reagan on Channel 11 At 3 00 on Channel 2 The Old Dark House 1962 Tom Poston ABC News Local 12 News Weather Cartoon blocks Beaver Brady Bunch Bewitched Interns High Chaparral Daniel Boone Ozark Opry Lucy Nanny What's My Line Porter Wagoner Dick Van Dyke British comedy Cannon 1971 preview Mr Sats donicus 1961 melodrama Silver River 1948 drama Hell To Eternity 1960 drama Partridge Family Peyton Place Andy Griffith Tonight That Girl Midnight Movie News Dick Cavett Perry Mason 10 00 PM 6 News Weather

ABC News Beaver Daniel Boone CBS News NBC News Lucy Nanny Porter Wagoner Dick van Dyke William Conrad Mr. Satsdonicus Ronald Lewis Silver River Errol Flynn Jeffrey Hunter Andy Griffith Dick Cavett David Frost Merv Griffih Perry Mason Hawaii Tan Tyson Law & Mr. Jones W. C. Fields St. Louis Cimarron Pass Scott Brady Boris Karloff Jeff Morrow Irene Dunne Michael Callan Joe E. Brown Jason Robards Gert van den Bergh Fred Astaire Eva Dahlbeck Tyrone Power

Saturday Listings and Program Highlights

Kansas City at Boston baseball 1 15 p m on channels 3 5 8 10 with pre game at 1 00. The King Family tribute to Utah at 3 30 on channel 4. Wide World of Sports hydroplane Grand Prix motocross motorcycle racing and football demolition derby at 4 on channels 2 3. NBC movie The Lost Man with Sidney Poitier at 7 30 on channels 3 5 8 10. Val Doonican last show of season at 7 30 on channel 2. Movies include Life With Blondie G Men Spook Busters Tales of Manhattan The Lost Man The Interns The Man Who Wanted To Live Forever The Far Out West The Mudlark Queen of the Nile Goin to Town and more. News Weather Almanac plus daily entertainment blocks and local program notes.

Kansas City Boston King Utah Wide World of NBC Sidney Poitier Val Doonican Millicent Martin Phil Harris Blondie Penny Singleton James Cagney Leo Gorcey Charles Boyer Michael Callan Burl Ives Ann Sheridan Ann Baxter Irene Dunne Jeanne Crain Mae West van Johnson

Sunday Station Listings Parade of TV and Movie Highlights

Readable TV guide style listing detailing Camera Three music from 1900 to 1920 with Virgil Fox, baseball Cards at Pirates, Oilers Cardinals game replay, boxing, Disney musical retrospectives, drug prevention program, multiple movie airings, and hourly schedule notes across channels 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,11,13 with various show titles and times.

Camera Three Virgil Fox Cards Pirates Pittsburgh Channel 4 Houston Oilers Cardinals St. Louis World of Sports Disney Channel 3 Lorene Greene Nuthin Ronny Howard Mayberry Chicago

Emmy Winners Shine As Mary Tyler Moore Returns

The Mary Tyler Moore Show scores Emmy wins for Asner and Mike Harper and its writer producers. Cast praises team spirit and the seamless two set, three-camera format. Mary Tyler Moore misses a nomination but the cast prints a trade paper ad credit to her pivotal role.

Mary ‘Tyler Moore Asner Mike Harper

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