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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
2
A reflective editorial argues that the United States may be on a downward path after decades of prosperity. It contrasts past strength with present cynicism, urging renewed effort to keep America from declining and to push toward a rising trajectory.
A reflection on Paul’s blessing of believers beyond fully explaining the Trinity. The text notes the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost remain a mystery yet blessing remains.
In 1970 Missouri voters rejected income tax reform not from a tax revolt but due to leadership and messaging failures. Local tax increases have passed in 34 communities since 1969, including Kansas City raising earnings tax to 1 percent. Leaders must clearly explain needs for tax measures to win public support.
The column cites a wire service claiming Lincoln Nebraska is the nation's sex capital, based on London Telegraph reporters. It notes objections to broad generalizations and highlights letters from readers in several cities. A second letter asks Ann about a university town living arrangement and privacy, with guidance on boundaries and family pressure.
Dr Thosteson weighs marijuana as a potential first step to hard drugs. He notes some users stay with marijuana while others progress to heroin via methadone, urging cautious policy on legalization. Includes reader questions on contact lens irritation pancreatitis iron poisoning headaches with guidance.
An Audrain County Agricultural Extension Council meeting decided to keep the balanced farming association funds separate from the general funds. Also noted are historical items from 1950 and 1920 including a birthday note to Master Richard M. Nixon and a local high school basketball result.
On Saturday wishes go to Michael Fairley Claudene Doebelin Jean Johnson Ben Given Bill Poole Jimmy Hunt and Janet Thompson. On Sunday cake and candles are for Mrs Martin Haerer Frank Kent Mrs Stobert Clark Kenny Staples Roy Ziegier Harper Van Ness Linda Crabtree Eva Joyce umes and Bob Robison of Perry.
NY AP reports television's wildlife expedition following Dr. Carleton Ray and divers as they study mukluk bearded seals and ringed seals in polar spring. The team observes how these marine mammals survive under ice and rear young in frigid waters.
Fragments show Be Lavis and host stations in Ottumwa and St Louis with scattered names such as Hannibal Jatt City Eines Natings Komudy and Quincy Teletyne News. Weather and unidentified charges appear unreported across several stations including Alc Kplt and Columbia Mexich See Tw.
Orange Bow parade live at 6 30 p m on channels 6 and 10. Football bowl Alabama versus Oklahoma at 6 30 on channel 8. Nabors New Year Eve with Jane Wyman and sopranos Mary Costa at 7 on channels 4 7 13. Blackout crime drama 7 30 on channels 5 10. CBS Movie Chamber of Horrors starring Patrick O Neal at 6.00 on channels 4 7 13. Major program lineup includes Gomer Pyle and Dark Shadows across channels with various afternoon and late night shows and a midnight Rex Humbard New Year salute.
TV listings preview Rose Parade and Bowl parades with schedule highlights across channels 2 to 13. Notable features include Rose Parade preview with CBS and NBC commentary, Cotton Bowl and Sugar Bowl parade airings, and related football game coverage and late night talk and movies.
A dense schedule of sports and movies dominates the weekend slate with pro football bowls Gator Bowl and Sugar Bowl parades, World of Sports coverage, East West Shrine Game, hockey and college basketball shown on multiple channels. Feature films include An American in Paris and Crashing Las Vegas. Weather and local segment listings accompany the dense guide.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details and postal rates. It notes publication daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265, with pricing for single copies, carrier, and mail subscriptions across Missouri and out-of-state, plus Armed Forces rates and office hours.
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