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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1970
Page
2
A businessmen panel questions a newspaper endorsement of candidates while newsmen defend editorials as the paper's opinion. They argue news must be objective, editorials express belief, and a free press should speak up as an active citizen.
A brief inspirational note cites Colossians 3 13 urging forgiving as Christ forgave. It counsels letting go of grudges to avoid self harm and finding happiness through forgiveness.
Reader's Digest reports Dr. Lan drum B. Shettles of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center claims intercourse timing relative to ovulation can yield female babies by two to three days before ovulation and male babies near ovulation. He cites sperm environment differences and outlines procedures for male and female offspring with reported 80 to 90 percent potential success.
The Mexico Missouri Ledger for Saturday December 5 1970 features local notices, ads and brief items. It outlines community updates, upcoming events and small business promotions affecting residents in city and surrounding areas.
Birthday greetings published for a large group across Sunday Monday and Tuesday. Names include Ruth Barton Howard Potter Howard L Henry Marlina Ann Antrim Christina Lynn Wallace Sherry Mills Virgil Alvin Scott Linda Kay Lochridge R O Worrell Kevin LaMonte Graves Mrs W C Dowell Tony Hamilton Vicki Powell Clifford Thurston Mrs George Neuser Linda Magnus Charles Edward Newbrough Lewis Berry Mrs A W Meine Mrs P C Lahs Donna Eastwood Joe Tiller Sherry Mills Nora Belle Summers Sherry Lynn Knipp Dana Lynn Doerge Homer Wood ward W B Lazear Lester England Dan Kramer Dennis Boydston Russell Eugene Smith Bradford Brett Ray Martin Paul R Green Lenora Griffin Loyal Wonneman Joseph M Bone Mike Sullivan C S Leighton Alva Harp Maurice Isman Billy Ellis Carl Jaquith Donna Stemith Stanley Pulis Sr Wallace Hill Grover Holtkamp and twins Rickey and Rhonda Exendine.
Readers seek help on epilepsy awareness and thanks notes for gifts. The Epilepsy Foundation address is provided. A bride complains about late thank you notes and a rude reply urges immediate gratitude. Other letters discuss marital affairs and advice on handling super sex salesman.
A letter from Mrs D K describes a child with egg allergy once causing convulsions and vomiting. Dr Thosteson advises cautious, gradual reintroduction starting with tiny amounts, noting tolerance depends on exposure amount and that outgrowing egg allergy varies.
Miss Caroline Courtney, daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Courtney, won the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award announced by Miss Virginia Creigh. Courtney, a senior at Mexico High School, is among notable local names in a roundup of 1960s Mexico Missouri items.
A fragmented OCR listing shows station names and locations across St Louis and surrounding towns including Hannibal Jett City and Mexico. It mentions Teletype News Wirapartad changes by April and weather updates from multiple stations.
Tonight features Hate Allowed with Sid Caesar at midnight, pro football highlights at 11, and multiple college games including Arkansas Texas and Mississippi LSU. Westerns, comedies, and classic features fill hours from noon to late night with notable guests and specials across channels.
TV guide item lists the Billy Graham Louisiana Crusade taped in October at LSU with multiple airings at 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. on channels 3 10 and 13, featuring the sermon God and America's Restless Youth and other specials. It notes Gunsmoke with Anthony Zerbe, Michael Landon Bonanza sketches, Laugh-In appearances, Browns vs Oilers football, and Bob Hope Johnny Carson specials among a dense slate of weekend programming.
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