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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1971
Page
3
Editorial lauds J C Penney as a great American, a devout man who built a world class retail empire. It defends free enterprise, argues competition benefits all stores, and credits Penney’s common sense for choosing towns with active trade.
An ancient citation from Samuel 22 3 is cited as a shield that lasted three millennia. The speaker argues the shield will still guard against many arrows in modern times, implying moral or spiritual protection remains relevant today.
A grateful grandmother salutes Debra Myers and Rebecca Sampson for quick thinking and calls to help that saved her life. She urges readers to credit youths for good deeds and thanks them for their brave actions, promising prayers and blessings. Also notes a contest winner receiving a $100 savings bond named Mrs. David Meyer Thompson.
On Wednesday February 15 1961 Arthur Lewis a St. Clair contractor announced an employment office will be set up for a public housing construction project in Lafayette Park. A trailer will be placed at the job site end of East Lafayette Street with all hiring through the contractor.
A reader shares a list of personal flaws to judge self by. Ann Landers replies with blunt, humor tinged advice on respecting marriage and self improvement while addressing a bridge game tension and a meddling parent scenario. The column closes with a self help booklet offer.
Dear Mrs D E E asks about recurring croup in her 3 year old twins with night episodes and no clear cold. The doctor explains croup is viral swelling of the larynx with small airways, often outgrown, and advises early treatment with steam, using a vapor tent if possible, and hospital care if needed.
Wednesday marks birthday wishes for Mike Ray Alvin Wortman Mrs Warren Graham Keith Ben skin Mrs Earl Cox Jaclyn Jackson Miss Laura Jamiesor and John T Clark from well wishers in Vandalia across the community.
Mexico Dodger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates are 2.00 per month by carrier in Mexico and nearby towns 12.00 per year in Audrain county and adjoining areas 18.00 per year in all other Missouri counties 21.00 per year out of state. Armed forces members pay 1.00 per month. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm weekdays and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday.
A readable list shows KMVI and KMOX TV in St Louis, KTVO in Ottumwa, and KID TV in St Louis. The entries indicate the stations serving the area with channel numbers 2 3 4 5 and their respective city associations.
Dodge City report notes Gunsmoke at 6 30 p m on channels 4 7 19 with Martha Haye as George Appleby s wife on Red Skelton at 6 30 on channels 5 8 10 David Frost guests include Walter Hickel Rachel Roberts Sergio Mendes Pat Henry at 7 30 on 11 ABC Movie The St Valentine s Day Massacre at 8 00 on channels 2 3 with Jason Robards as Al Capone and Bob Hope specials with Petula Clark Jo Anne Worley Teresa Graves also listed Dinah s Place Dark Shadows World Apart Gilligan Lassie Flintstones and more are scheduled across channels tonight with multiple showings and guests including Peter Townsend Diana Rigg and Gene Sheldon.
Tuesday Ledgerland stations present a full night of programming with Everglades a 7:00 p.m. hour on channels 5 4 10 featuring Hugh Downs and commentator Walter J. Hickel. ABCs 7:30 movie Maybe Dil Come Home In The Spring stars Sally Field. NBCs 9:00 lineup includes Daniel Porters Welby and Merv Griffin. CBS examines The Changing War In Indochina at 9:00 with Dick Cavett. Movies include Day of the Badmen at midnight and Light in the Piazza at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday on channel 2.
CBS aired Ben Hur for four hours drawing viewers with the ancient Rome spectacle. The vast battle and chariot scenes lose impact on a small black and white TV, while NBC wrapped two days of Desert Classic golf with Arnold Palmer winning in sudden death. NBC reran Ford’s Theatre reconstruction of Lincoln’s assassination with brisk, factual storytelling and strong performances from Washington area actors.
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