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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1970
Page
2
The piece argues the minimum wage laws suppress teen employment by raising training wage costs. It notes businesses may avoid hiring teens or automate, while others push toward higher wages. It questions where unskilled youths can learn work skills and gain experience.
A concise meditation links Matthew 24 32 with noticing God’s work in creation. It urges readers to open their eyes to beauty around them and read the world as a parable of divine activity and summer’s approach.
General Benjamin O. Davis, first Black West Point graduate and U S Army general, died at 93. As Eisenhower’s staff liaison in Europe he argued black Americans must lift themselves to gain equality. His son was a flying colonel in Italy. Davis spoke of hardships faced on the road to the top and embodied ambition and self-improvement.
A satirical piece contrasts Democratic and Republican habits to urge readers to declare party affiliation in the primary. It jokes about censorship, clothing, road litter, smoking, finances, and dating to lampoon both sides while urging decisive political choice.
The Mexico Ledger reports local notices and community items for Wednesday December 30, 1870. including brief advertisements, arrivals, and public announcements from Mexico Missouri.
Readers lash at Ann Landers for advising a semi fatal kitten issue. others praise a cancer society booklet call and gratitude. A teen asks about a possible teenage pregnancy while Ann counsels discretion and privacy. The column includes thanks from Joseph Clark of the American Cancer Society and a note urging readers to request the free booklet locally.
Dear readers ask about repairing chest and shoulder scars from a childhood burn. Advice covers seeking aid from dependent or crippled children funds, hospital social services, and a plastic surgeon’s consultation to assess feasibility and necessity within local conditions.
Mexico City officials announce that the city minimum housing ordinance becomes effective January 1 to ensure safe sanitary and fit living conditions. John A Owens Jr city building official notes the measure was council approved earlier this year and establishes basic dwelling standards.
A list wishing happy birthdays on Friday to residents and community figures including John William Tilden Cynthia K Williams Bob Farrah Donna Sue Henry Betty Jo Kysar Jim Allen Kennedy George Taylor R W Williams Glenn R Dubray Teresa Harrison Nelton Borcherding Rhonda Beatrice West Jeffra Alewel Miss Mary Rehma Mary Chitwood and Donna Lew Watson.
CBS aired a lively round table on foreign affairs with correspondents debating US influence, Russia’s push, and chances for Middle East peace. Marvin Kalb and Morley Safer gave contrasting views as the discussion noted a longer fuse in the year ahead despite Vietnam troop withdrawals.
Television listings preview Rose Parade coverage on channels 4 7 13 with Pasadena float making and Rose Bowl Parade notes. Highlights include Sugar Bowl and Cotton Bowl broadcasts plus film and talk show slots featuring June Lockhart Bob Barker Raymond Burr Betty White and more.
Fragmentary OCR shows station names and weather notes across St Louis and surrounding cities. Text insufficient for a coherent event or date. preserves partial channel identifiers and teletype news mentions without readable dates or actions.
Listings cover The Frozen World of Seals and Walrus at 6 40 p m on channels 4 7 13 with an underwater battle. Peach Bowl Classic at 7 00 pits North Carolina against Arizona State. Johnny Cash at 8 00 with Louis Armstrong Tennessee Ernie Ford Kenny Rogers and the First Edition. Comedy On Ice features grace and comedians on skates. Multiple shows including The House with Joanna P eget and Shadows on the Wall air later.
TV listings highlight Orange Bowl Parade live at 6 30 p m on channels and 10 Docu notes Alabama Oklahoma Bluebonnet Bowl at 6 30 on Channel 8 Jim Nabors New Year Eve with Jane Wyman and Mary Costa at 7 on channels 4 7 13 Ironside Blackout plot at 7 30 on channel 5 and more including CBS movie Chamber of Horrors at 8 00 on 4 7 13 and Dean Martin New Year Eve program with guests on 5 10 11 12 13.
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