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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1971
Page
2
Editorial reviews a turbulent year ending in 1971 with inflation fears and economic strain. It notes Vietnam scaleback, Nixon administration dynamics, and rising political froth, while concluding the year was not bad overall and optimism points to 1972.
A brief attributed line reads Lord, let us not live to be useless, spoken by John Wesley as a reflective exhortation. The fragment offers a devotional sentiment without additional context or events.
Sen. James B. Pearson reintroduces the Newsmen's Privilege Act to Congress, citing Capper and historical defense of a free press. He argues the bill clarifies First Amendment rights and allows Congress to interpret press freedom pending Supreme Court rulings in cases like Caldwell v United States, stressing the need to protect confidential sources amid campus unrest and keep lines of communication open.
In Mexico yesterday, the Pioneer Youth Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church installed new officers led by Ellen Denton with Jimmy Westcott as vice president and Susan Wegener as secretary treasurer during a candlelight service. Also noted are New Year’s gatherings and a 1921 automotive association luncheon at Hotel Hoxsey with local dealers addressed by Boulware Jameson and Harry Gilbert.
The notice extends birthday wishes for Sunday to Michael Fairley Claudene Doebelin Jean Johnson Ben Given Bill Poole Jimmy Hunt and Janet Thompson. On Monday birthday cake and candles are for Mrs. Martin Haerer Frank Kent Mrs. Robert S. Clark Kenny Staples Roy Zeigler Harper Van Ness Linda Sue Crabtree Eva Joyce James and Bob Robison of Perry. Tuesday greetings go to Dr. Robert Holt Mrs. Kenneth Earle Mrs. Melvin Yates Sr. of Vandalia Mrs. J. R. Hagan Floyd H. Crews Donald Wayne Newbrough Naomi Ruth Robinson Joe Henry Bell Myra Bishop and Brenda Lou Nolting.
A collection of reader questions and Ann Landers responses from The Mexico Ledger. Topics include a nosy neighbor who polishes furniture, wedding guest etiquette and extra invitations, a grade school question about a Drive-In birth, and guidance on marriage expectations with a request to mail for more. The column preserves period tone and local advise style.
Dr Thosteson answers on undescended testicle: surgery often after boyhood, risks include hernia and nonfunctional testis. one descended testis does not prevent fertility. He explains reasons surgeons may delay, and notes possible misdiagnosis if not fully felt in scrotum. He also defines objective vs subjective in examinations and handles arthritis, back strain, hair removal creme, vaginal infection and birth control effects, inviting readers to request his booklet for heart care.
NBC analyzed a random sample of viewer letters over three months to profile typical correspondence. About 80,000 letters annually reach NBC and executives, plus thousands to individual shows. Roughly 20 percent are favorable and about 26 percent contain complaints or inquiries.
Mrs Hoffman notes 54 percent of complaints are inquiries and comments. Protests rose 63 percent after November cancellations of The Funny Side and Sarge. Earlier storms over The Senator and High Chaparral persisted. The network fields 40 000 calls yearly from the New York area, sees letters with names and addresses as audience clues. The fall 1969 Heidi broadcast angered many men yet earned gratitude from mothers for not disappointing children.
TV listings detail bowls and parades across channels with Gator Bowl North Carolina Oklahoma Rose Sugar and Cotton Bowls plus Rose Parade Orange Bowl and NYE specials. Major film and musical repeats feature Cinderella The Geisha Boy and Spenser parades and late night news and entertainment.
Channel 4 at 7 30 features National Dance Company of Morocco. NFL and college debates fill the noon to evening schedule with game broadcasts AFC NFC and pre game shows. Specials include Masterpiece Theatre Six Wives of Henry VIII and crime and drama films across channels.
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