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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1971
Page
2
Today's editorial argues the dollar's strength reflects domestic actions not a failing currency. It cites foreign-made goods ratios and outlines nine survival steps from Industrial Week, urging productivity, will to work, inflation control, savings incentives, fair trade rules, and personal accountability.
A reflective line appeals for self mastery to serve others, attributed to Sir Alec Paterson, urging humility and responsibility as guiding virtues.
The report covers December events in Mexico Missouri including a First Award in the Annual Planned Progress High School program for Community R-6 High School at Scott's Corner, with survey work by students and sponsorship by Missouri Power and Light Co. Officials Mike Morris and Elmer Cross praise the town’s finances at a Chamber dinner. Other items note Daughters of the American Revolution state conference dates, the Mexico chapter meeting, and probate judges’ secretary election, plus Health Week lectures at South Side School.
Students at Harold Dunn elementary school offered humorous and thoughtful remarks about a movie on ancient cars. One child joked about telling their feet to quiet down while another noted that internal combustion engines turned science fiction ideas into reality.
Mexico Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Single copy 10 cents. Delivery and subscription rates listed for local and out of state, with different terms by duration and location. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
ANN LANDERS column lists TV channels with station call signs and cities including KTTV St. Louis channel 3 K I Y O Ottumwa 4 KMOX TV St. Louis 5 KSDE TV St. Louis 7 KHQA TV Hannibal KOMU TV Columbia 10 WEEM TV Quincy 11 KPLO St. Louis 13 KREG TV Jeff City Mexico See TV 6 Teletype News 12 Weather News. Erroneous listings noted if caused by unreported station changes.
Dear Dr Thosteson advises avoiding ear poking with sharp objects and recommends softening wax with mineral or olive oil before gentle irrigation. If in doubt about ear health, have a doctor examine for infections or damaged drums. yearly removal by a professional may be advised.
A TV schedule lists annual showings of How the Grinch Stole Christmas on channels 4 7 and 13 at 6 30 PM and A Charlie Brown Christmas at 7 00 PM on 4 7 and 13 with other film and variety slots including If Tomorrow Comes and Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center. The list also notes David Frost talks with Sikkim's Maharaja and others and includes multiple cartoons dramas and game shows across CBS NBC and ABC stations.
CBS aired The American West of John Ford a praising portrait of the director with James Stewart and Henry Fonda recalling his work. Miss Teen-Age America crowned Colleen Fitzpatrick as hostilities lingered over a pageant lacking opulence. CBS plans to replace the late Merv Griffin Show with films, shifting NBC’s Kathy. Pauline Frederick fractured a kneecap while rushing to cover U N activity amid India Pakistan tensions.
Wednesday birthday wishes go out to Dennis Boyd Ston Russell Eugene Smith Bradford Brett Ray Martin Paul R Green Mrs Lenora Griffin Loyal Wonneman Joseph M Bone Mike Sullivan C S Leighton Alva Harp Maurice Isman Bill Ellis Carl Jaquith Donna Sue Smith Stanley Pulis Sr Wallace Hill Grover Holtkamp and twins Rickey and Rhonda Exendine.
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