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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1971
Page
2
A critical editorial argues Groppi is controversial though his 1967 resisting arrest charge sparked debate over pretrial publicity. It supports the Supreme Court allowing a retrial elsewhere, asserting public access to police and court actions strengthens democracy.
A devotional note urges believers to seek God’s presence daily to reflect His beauty and character. It emphasizes conscious living in His presence as the path to resembling Him.
In a letter to the Ledger Mrs. A. L. Smith laments plans for tighter leash laws and urges well equipped educational facilities as the real answer for youth needs. She recalls her son and his dog Duke, Vietnam service, and why spaces like science labs and libraries matter more than endless entertainment.
A birthday wish list extends to Steven Arthur Scott Henry Huttsell Walter C Wright John Houston Debbie Jones Jabe Fry Mildred Surls Jenetta Hendrix Freddie Branham Betty Pierce Mark Albright Betty Grimwood and Cynthia Parker. The Daniel Boone Regional Library bookmobile will visit Auxvasse on Saturday February 13 from 10:15 to 42:15.
The Valentine list of servicemen's addresses omitted SP 4 William A Tratchel of the 297th Transportation Co. APO San Francisco Calif 96350. He is the 4th son of Mr and Mrs Norman Tratchel of Rush Hill.
The Mexico Hedger announces publication details plus subscription and mailing rates. It lists the office address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265 and rates for in area, Audrain county, other Missouri counties, out of state, and armed forces. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
A reader praises a husband who brings home unexpected guests for meals and argues warmth and confidence beat formal dining. Other letters discuss a sister’s unhappy marriage, a harsh critic of a manipulative family member, and Palmistry fears, with advice to seek independence and print a booklet on parental control.
In a patient Q and A style column Dr Thasteson explains Guillain Barre syndrome as a nervous system disorder causing weakness and paralysis that starts in the legs and ascends, usually following a mild illness. Recovery chances are good though residual weakness can remain. a viral cause is suspected but not proven.
Friday February 3 1961 in Mexico the Dixie Gray Band conducts a winter concert under John Willer at Emmons Hall. Beethoven’s Fifth and Ralph Hermann pieces are on the program while Everett Van Matre reads Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address with band accompaniment.
A partial TV listings note appears with station call letters and locations such as Ktvi St. Louis Ottumwa Kmox-tv St Louis Kid-tv St Louis Khoa-ty Hannibal Komu-tv Columbia Wgem-tv Quincy Kpl St. Louis Krog-tv Jeff City Mexico See Tv and Teletype News Weather Erroneous listings are due to unreported changes by the stations.
Hall of Fame presents Arthur Miller's The Price at 6 30 p m on channels 5 8 10 with George C Scott and Barry Sullivan in family drama. Johnny Cash salutes the old west at 8 on 3 with Kirk Douglas Roy Rogers Dale Evans and a quartet of veteran actors. Major dramas and talk shows fill the schedule with Room 222 One Life and Dark Shadows among others.
Geraldine applies for a job at Joe Namath's gym during the Flip Wilson show at 6:30 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10 with guests Johnny Mathis Abbey Lincoln and George Carlin. Engelbert Humperdinck appears with Jim Nabors at 7:00 on channels 4 7 and 13. Ironside's case A Killing At The Track airs at 7:30 on channels 5 8 and 10. The CBS Movie The Power airs at 8:00 on channels 4 7 and 13. The schedule lists morning and afternoon programs including News Today Tonight and many classic programs and movies with multiple channel options.
Cynthia Lowry reviews ABC’s The Point a 90 minute animated fable about Oblie born with a round head in a world of points. Despite primitive drawings the tale conveys a moral and ends with Oblie triumphant. Also covers George Plimpton circus debut and CBS 60 Minutes revisiting Spiro Agnew and Howard Hughes with familiar material.
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