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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1971
Page
2
Editorial outlines the classic scam the pigeon drop, where a finder is coaxed into sharing a found windfall. It describes two acts of deception to part the victim from money by staged bonds and a fake “boss” or “bank” verification, with a St. Charles case cited and a warning that greed leads to theft.
A reflective note on mercy and truth drawing from Proverbs. It argues cruelty and deceit destroy communities while treasuring mercy and truth guards moral wellbeing. The piece emphasizes steadfast virtue as a societal safeguard.
Yesterday in Mexico the annual Mardi Gras Dance sponsored by the Knights of Columbus at the National Guard Armory was chaired by Ralph Rudd and Bill Albus Jr. Terry H. Everman is the new president of the Audrain Heart Council, succeeding Aldridge Greene. Three city council ordinances to be presented Monday include an electrical code adoption, per City Manager Robert Semple.
Local page features brief items from Mexico Missouri including community notices, upcoming events, and short classifieds. Names of residents and local organizations appear in concise notes, with items likely spanning civic, social, and service announcements.
On Saturday, greetings go to Pauline Vore Bernard Steinman Shirley Hendrix Donna McAllister Fred W Burns Lisa Anne Linda Joan Beedie Wallace Duffen Mrs Fred Wells Jill Nolte Mabel Menefee Mrs Elgin Jacobs Jane Marie Dahl Pamela Denise Foreman Milton Earl Williams Jr and Peter Tork celebrating birthdays in the community.
Readers share personal relationship concerns and seek guidance from Ann Landers on issues including teenage behavior and premarital sex, a hypocritical fiancé, and grandparent dynamics. The column offers practical, nonjudgmental counsel emphasizing communication, responsibility, and healthy boundaries.
A reader asks if thyroid meds are helping after two years of underactive thyroid and menopause. Dr Thosteson notes possible dosage adjustment after new tests, explains gradual improvement, and cautions against switching doctors. He also mentions hypoglycemia as a possible cause of symptoms and offers a booklet by mail.
A dense schedule lists Flip Wilson, Jim Nabors, David Frost, and Dean Martin appearances on multiple channels tonight. The Cincinnati Kid and The Rat Race headline CBS/Movie selections, with a slate of comics, talk shows, and daytime soaps interleaved across channels 2 through 13.
New York AP reports Medical Center eyeing a third season after a second success. Chad Everett treats a girl who survived a suicide attempt while ex-comedian Jack Carter plays a patient with brain tumor. The episode ends happily amid patient-advocate drama.
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