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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1971
Page
2
Editorial asserts Boy Scouts build better boys through the Scout Oath and Law. It highlights trustworthiness loyalty helpfulness friendliness courtesy kindness obedience cheerfulness thriftiness bravery cleanliness reverence and the aim of better men and a stronger country.
A religious reflection cites Jeremiah 30 12 about an incurable bruise and grievous wound. It argues only moral surgery can save souls from mortal sin, urging spiritual healing through repentance and righteous living.
A forum note urges the writer to sign an unsigned letter about leash laws before publication. The editor thanks the contributor and explains signing would allow broader reader understanding of differing legal perspectives. The piece notes the letter is on file and awaiting a signature.
A collage of Ann Landers letters and responses includes tips for spoof letters, a heartfelt note about a teen coping with a father’s death, and a teenager’s question about marriage. The Ledger invites readers to request The Bride's Guide for wedding questions.
Reader questions what D, and C stands for in Dilation and Curettage. Dr Thosteson explains the procedure used by gynecologists for diagnosis and treatment, its steps and purposes, including abortion context, miscarriage follow up, and other uses.
Greetings join a long list of names including Ricky Campbell Eula Hildebrand Ed Whitehouse Leroy Baker Benton City Mary Lou Stuart Robert Lampton Bill Nowell Ernest Schrader Louella Thompson Anna Blum Patsy Creel Cecil Haggard and Clarence Buffington for Thursday birthday celebrations in the community.
Howard Hall named assistant principal at Mexico High School following a coaching and counseling role. He will assist principal Robert Fitzsimmons as the school expands campus leadership.
Ottumwa and St Louis compete in a sequence of games with KTVO and KTVO stations listed. The card notes key matchups including ties and-states. Provisions show local broadcasting involvement and team mentions.
A slate of evening programs and specials includes an hour report on the Everglades narrated by Hugh Downs with interviews including Walter J. Hickel on Channels 5 8 and 10 at 7 00 p m. ABC offers Maybe I ll Come Home In The Spring starring Sally Field at 7 30 p m. Victor Borge performs on NBC at 7 30 p m. Madigan stars at 8 00 p m. A CBS Indochina War special features Dick Cavett with Janice Rule and the Checkmates at 9 00 p m. Movies include Lady in the Dark on Channel 11 at 1 00 p m and The Changing War In Indochina is examined again on CBS at 9 00 p m.
Tonight features Bramble Bush at 7:30 p.m. and Madigan at 10:30 p.m. on channel 2. Sally Field's I’ll Come Home in the Spring airs at 4:00 p.m. on channels 6, 8, and 10, with Sanctuary and Passage to Marseilles among the day’s offerings.
Burgess Meredith stars in Flight From Memory at 6 30 p m on channels 5 8 and 10. Room 222 fans rivalry at 7 on channels 2 and 3. Countdown on Medical Center at 8. Also lists cartoons news weather and a dense slate of daytime programs and classic movie nights with Alan King and others.
Cynthia Lowry reviews NBCs Pure Goldie praising Goldie Hawn as a versatile performer with singing dancing and acting chops. Ruth Buzzi Bob Dishy Jim Henson’s Muppets and Petula Clark contribute, while sketches satire and puppet bits entertain though some material feels ragged and scattered.
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