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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1971
Page
2
The piece deplores opinionated reporting across networks and newspapers, urging editors to prioritize facts so the public can judge. It praises the Associated Press for supplying clear, fair reporting and quotes Wes Gallagher on maintaining truth in a contentious media age.
A devotional reflection cites Psalm 92 13 likening palm trees to faithful in the church. It emphasizes fellowship in Christ Jesus as the source of eternal growth and spiritual flourishing within the community.
The Globe lists steps to be a sidewalk ambassador in Atchison Kansas. Citizens can help strangers by offering directions, walking them to destinations, taking photos, and sharing local sights. The piece emphasizes friendliness hospitality and making visitors remember Atchison through positive interactions.
Wes Ritchie argues farmers underpin the US standard of living, noting agriculture is the nation’s largest industry. He cites rising output per farm worker, freed labor and income, reduced food costs, shorter work weeks, more leisure, and expanded land use, culminating in the consumer benefiting from abundant food at low prices.
Dear Ann Landers discusses a satirical cartoon about welfare, unemployment checks, and a mass demonstration against the establishment. The letter-writer notes society’s dependency and tones of critique, while Landers replies on dependency and social attitudes.
A reader cautions against rough play with infants arguing it may cause emotional issues. The column replies that gentle cuddling is essential and that teasing a baby for reactions is inappropriate and potentially harmful.
AP writer Cynthia Lowry reports James Stewart, 63, embracing a new TV role in The Jimmy Stewart Show on NBC. He describes the work as deadline driven, relying on instinct and experience, while balancing a 10 hour daily schedule with family time and his love of aviation.
Local listings show channel changes and program times for St Louis Ottumwa and Columbia stations. Highlights include B J Thomas and Anne Murray on Channels 8 and 10, a 7:30 pm Cards vs Astros game from Houston, an ABC movie The Sheriff with Ossie Davis, and David Frost drug discussion on 7:30 pm 11.
NBC airs Ransom For A Dead Man at 8 00 with Lee Grant and Peter Falk as a suspense pilot. Violent Playground at 1 00 on Channel 11 and You Belong To Me at 3 00 on Channel 2. Reruns include The Sheriff Ossie Davis and The Golden Masks Van Heflin, plus early news and weather updates across ABC CBS NBC stations with assorted dramas and comedies through the night.
The Mexico School Board approved a 100 dollar yearly raise for all 145 teachers across seven schools. The raise follows a 130000 dollar state aid increase expanding the 1961 62 operating budget to 1272118, with 760514 earmarked for teacher pay.
The message extends birthday wishes to a long list of people including Mrs. Brenda Lucas Cheryl Rene Westland Marvin Rice Mrs. James Cox Cindy Sue Johnson Celeta Parker Jo Pamela May Marilyn Fay Houf Anderson Mitchell Sherri Lynn Hinton Margaret Rea Love Betty Rouse Charles Mercer Carol Werner Gweneth Lucille Nunnelly Phillip Todd Martin Eddie Parker and Rose Marie Belcher for Thursday celebrations.
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