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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1970
Page
2
The piece defines inflation as the dollar purchasing power shrinking and argues real control requires curbing production costs, especially labor costs driven by nationwide unions. It discusses unions as inflation accelerators, the political power of labor groups, and the danger of wage-price spirals, urging careful policy to stabilize the dollar and economy.
A summary reflects on Jesus not being a drunkard nor glutton but choosing to befriend sinners, contrasting public criticism with compassionate outreach. The passage cites Matthew 11:19 and emphasizes mercy over judgment.
The writer claims Castro delayed Christmas celebrations in Cuba until July to protect sugar harvests and argues Communism is a religion opposed to Christianity. He credits Christians who fought for their faith through the years and notes ongoing conflict in Vietnam, urging steadfastness in the season.
The First Christian Church of Mexico will present its fourth annual living nativity tableau next week drawing thousands from the Christmas seasons past. In other local notes, county home demonstration agents installed officers, and the Mexico Chamber of Commerce elected new officers at a dinner. Also mentioned are hospital openings and McMillan High School editor elections with multiple staff roles listed.
The letter from Moody seeks help for coming to terms with homosexuality and potential self-harm, with Ann Landers recommending private therapy or counseling. A second reader asks whether to marry a man who delays engagement, and the column promotes “The Bride's Guide” for wedding FAQs.
Readers ask about seasickness remedies and precautions with motion, alcohol, and diet. Advice covers premedication timing, lying flat, focusing gaze, avoiding horizon movement, and dry carbohydrates. Additional questions address ear noises, psoriasis lack of cure, hiatal hernia exercise safety, Antabuse use, and calcium sources for seniors.
The community extends birthday greetings this Sunday to Eugenia Davidson Garnett Bill Shinn of Laddonia Jimmy Gibson Glen Joseph Kehl Mrs Joe McGee Bill Buckner Karla Sampson and Mrs Donald Heaton. The note highlights residents marked for celebratory notices in local circles.
Cynthia Lowry notes the unedited televised adaptation of The Persecution of Jean Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade aired in prime time. The 1967 film, set in 1808, presents a brutal group therapy drama with inmates, nude scenes, and violent climax. It raises questions about who is truly mad as viewers confront power, revolution, and morality.
Fragmented OCR paragraph lists station mentions around St Louis and nearby towns. Mentions Ottumwa and Quin y, with scattered numbers and locales. No cohesive event or clear action found in readable text.
Evening guide shows Psycodrama at 6:30 on channels 4 and ?. CBS Movie Easy Come Easy Go at 8:00 across channels 4 7 13. Guests include Totti Jones at 9:00 on channels 2 3 with George Kirby Caterina Valente and Royal Highland Fusiliers. Merv Griffin show with Ruth Gordon Alex Dreier and Ray Price. Multiple afternoon and late night program blocks list news movies cartoons and serials across channels.
Television schedule highlights feature football bowls Liberty Bowl Colorado vs Tulane at 12:15 p.m. on Channel 2 with uncertain Channel 3 pairing, Dallas Cowboys at 12:15 p.m. on Channels 4 7 13, KC Chiefs at 3:00 p.m. on Channels 5 8 10, plus Muhammad Ali Bonavena on Wide World of Sports at 4:00 p.m. on Channel 2. The guide also includes movie and variety listings across multiple channels and times.
Summary of Sunday listings detailing Pope Pauls Pacific trip programs Look Up and Live Billy Graham Louisiana Crusade Camera Three Why Alice? and director author talk. Pro basketball golf and hockey highlights with football games and cartoons plus special broadcasts and end with Bird's Eye View moving to Red Skeltons slot in late March.
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