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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1971
Page
2
An editorial traces the drug scene from glamor to danger, noting college and high school exposure, the shift from grass to harder drugs, dangers of needles and bad trips, and the rising need for medical and legal intervention. It cites AMA and Surgeon General warnings and recalls firsthand accounts of addiction and entrapment.
A brief religious cue urges abstaining from flesh wine and anything that may stumble a brother, emphasizing extreme effort to aid the weak. The verse calls for careful conduct and consideration within the community.
A Missouri senator seeks to require open meetings for state boards and local agencies. The measure would limit executive sessions to sensitive topics, mandate public votes, and criminalize secrecy with possible removal from office. Legislative committees not fully covered yet, but open votes may come later.
Yesterday in Mexico a fire in the courthouse elevator shaft caused smoke damage and possible wiring replacement. The red decorated building suffered extensive smoke damage. fire chief Tom Merritt noted the rest was kept minimal.
Local Missouri paper Mexico Ledger reports regional news for Thursday February 18 1971. Highlights include community events, school notes, sports results, local business updates, obituaries, and upcoming civic notices. Readers get concise briefs from Tama County area through town columns.
A reader pleads to avoid debt and wisely drops cards while Ann Landers urges shedding credit cards for future happiness. Inquiries cover teen dating guidance and a sister charging a mother rent, with Landers defending caregiving ethics and advising empathy over judgment.
A letter discusses a 16 year old football and wrestling athlete with diabetes. Advice notes exercise can lower blood sugar but insulin reactions may occur. urges pre game fueling, careful insulin adjustment, and carrying quick sugar such as glucose gel. Also references available glucose tubes from diabetes associations.
Weather News notes erroneous listings may appear due to unreported changes by stations. Stations listed include KTVI in St. Louis KHYA TV in Hannibal KREG TV in Jefferson City KTVO in Ottumwa KOMU TV in Columbia Mexico KMOX TV in St. Louis WEERT TV in Quincy TELETYEE News KSD TV in St. Louis KPL in St. Louis and other entries.
TV guide style rundown of tonight's programs across channels. Flip Wilson hosts at 6:30 p.m. with guests David Frost Aretha Franklin and Charlie Callas. Jim Nabors and Shirley Jones perform at 7:00 p.m. on channel 4 7 13. Battle of the Bulge airs as CBS Movie at 8:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 13 with a star lineup. The night features North American variety shows, news, game shows, and multiple film airings including The Savage Eye and The Magnificent Seven.
Cynthia Lowry reviews the educational network’s Great American Dream Machine noting its magazine style shifts from comedy to drama with sharp satire and serious moments. The 99 minute edition linked slavery’s past to poverty today, mixed in with Berrigan excerpts and Hicks on school integration.
A birthday message wishes Ronald Eugene Clithero and a list of friends and relatives including Sammie McCune Ruth Darling Robert Poage Ann Hatfield Jim Lurber Mike Lierheimer Mrs John M. Smith Gene David Ann Wells Mrs John Robinson Mrs Marion Allison and son Robert Mrs Lottie Marie Palmer and Daniel Crum.
Publication details for Mexico Ledour list office address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265 with mailing rates by area and period. Rates cover in area Audrain and neighboring counties per year six months and three months and out of state and military members. Office hours are listed for weekdays and Saturdays.
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