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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1970
Page
2
A Kansas University visit recounts a campus scarred by a shooting arson and a bomb incident. The editor notes few criminals among 18,000 students but condemns fear and brutality while defending the broader student body and their dignity.
A devotional note recalls Luke 24 46 and the prophets’ contract of salvation sealed by Christ’s blood. It highlights the risen Lord delivering the ultimate deal, implying gratitude for divine redemption.
The Appeal editor and water conservationists urge a Salt River Drainage Area water conservancy district for eight counties. They envision upstream dams on rivers and creeks feeding Cannon Lake, terracing, grassed waterways, ponds on farms, silty water pre cleansing, and soil retention, aiming to protect local land and water.
A collection of reader letters to Ann Landers covers a snoring tale that ends with newfound patience, teenage dating questions, safety cautions about leaving children in cars, and a request for a booklet on teen sexuality. The items reflect a 1960s era advice column voice and community concerns.
Dear Dr Thosteson responds to a 17 year old girl about gonorrhea fears and treatment options without parental consent, noting laws allowing minors to be treated for VD in many states. He also explains TB curability with suppressive therapy, clarifies thyroid function and sterility, gout diet questions, and notes he cannot answer all letters individually.
The Fusileers of Missouri Military Academy were named official marching unit for Missouri and will perform at President-elect John F. Kennedy's inaugural parade in Washington on January 2. Other items note Audrain County's extension official appointments, new building dedication, Christmas Seals fundraising, and local school honors.
On Friday a birthday celebration was shared for Dorothy Alexander Mrs Pauline Wilkes Bobby Becker John Moore Carl Cleeton Toni Woodruff Mary Duvall Billy Ecker Carla Jean Myers Robert Midgett Terry Cherlinsky Robert Tratchel Kenneth Garrett and Kevin Eugene Lewis in Wellsville.
The fragmentary text presents noisy station names and times with misspellings. It references channels, cities, and teletype headings but lacks coherent events or dates. The readable parts offer no verifiable news item, making a concise summary impossible from the provided content.
Television highlights include The Night: the Animals Talked at channel 15 delayed at :00 p.m. The Little Drummer Boy narrated by Greer Garson and A Crosby Christmas with Bing Crosby air in prime time. Sports feature St Louis Blues vs Blackhawks in Chicago at 7:00. Johnny Cash appears at 8:00 with Al Hirt and others. Medical Center features Man At Bay at 8:00, Alan King hosts a Love and Marriage hour. Night Gallery begins a six-week Rod Serling slate later. Movies and news blocks fill the late schedule across channels 2, 3, 4, 11, and 13 with a mix of dramas, comedies, and Westerns.
Flip Wilson hosts Sid Caesar Bobby Darin and B B King at 6 30 p m on channels 5 8 10. Nabors and Totie Fields imitate Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers at 7 00 on channels 4 7 13. Ironside battles wits in This Could Blow Your Mind at 7 30 on 5 8 10.
Bob Hope visited West Point with his Christmas tour 20th edition drawing about 8000 attendees. He spoke at a news conference at Hotel Thayer and performed a lengthy monologue before cadets officers and civilian guests. A fuse blew interrupting the show but Hope improvised a brief dance and the crowd enjoyed it.
Local Wednesday features Mexico High School speech class topics and activities at 6 00 p m on Channel 12 See Tv The Thursday program repeats at 12 00 noon and includes MHS student program Also Thursday and Friday looped broadcasts cover Coach Cundiff Bulldog basketball with 6 00 p m and 12 00 noon airings on Channel 12 See Tv
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