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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1971
Page
2
A business owner recounts hiring a clean, motivated teen over others with poor presentation. He praises the boy’s faith in the product and potential to learn skills, while warning that many youths in scarce job markets fail to show effort or self-improvement. He reflects on generational differences and the value of employment discipline.
A devotional line quotes a biblical verse warning that time is limited and salvation may be near. The message emphasizes urgency and contemplation of life and duties.
Mid Missouri readers learn that highway 54 from Holt Summit to Hiller's Creek may be relocated in a 9.7 mile segment with right of way for dual laning. The plan ties to a wider shift toward safer, modern road networks from Jefferson City to Kingdom City and the Lake of the Ozarks, contingent on state highway revenue.
In Mexico Missouri on a Sunday evening two officers responded to a prowler call on W Lovett. Officer Neifert fell into an abandoned well and was saved by fellow officer Vance who steadied him until help arrived. The incident highlighted quick radio response and brave teamwork.
Readers report Ann Landers style letters about school rules on affection in halls and family limits. The exchange features students criticizing bans on hand holding, a high school principal’s policy, and responses urging practical boundaries.
A reader asks if ulcer surgery caused a stroke and about diet, another seeks hypoglycemia guidance, and a third questions paternity tests and blood type limits. Dr Thosteson explains stroke definitions, notes diet only helps general health, clarifies blood type testing limits, and defends using MD after his name.
Sunday celebration with a birthday cake and candles for John Russell Mary Estes Robert Glenn Neely Vicki Hampton Mrs Evert Wilkerson Mrs C B Hull Melville Hawkinson Bobby Kimmel Buddy Robinson and James Kevin Hague in an informal gathering setting
Cynthia Lowry surveys TV censorship shifts from bleeped references to frank talk on daytime shows and films. Dinah Shore and Forrest Tucker spotlight how censors react to risque exchanges, while intelligent comedies and early talkie recollections frame the debate on language and decorum in television.
Erroneous listings note unreported changes by stations. The report lists stations such as Kivi in St Louis and Krog tv in Jets City with various misprints and irregularities affecting channel names and times.
Tonight features High Chaparral at 6:30 on channels 6 8 10 with Gilbert Roland as Montoya head. David Frost interviews Paul Newman at 7:30 on channel 11. CBS Movies airs Battle of the Bulge second half at 8:00 on channels 4 7 13. The Savage Eye stars Pete Duel on Name of the Game at 8:40 on channels 4 9 10. Additional listings include Dark Shadows Gomer One Life Virginia Graham and more with Dick Cavett and Kris Kristofferson’s lineup.
A day of TV and sports listings features the Pogo Special Birthday Special at 11 30 a m on channels 8 and 10. Drake Bulldogs versus Tulsa Golden Hurricanes at noon on channels 3 and 5. Purdue versus Iowa at 1 00 p m on channel 10. Colorado versus Kansas State at 2 00 p m on channels 5 and 7. Indiana versus Illinois at 3 00 p m on channel 10. Also Westminster Kennel Club dog show at 2 30 p m on channel 4 and Daytona 500 coverage and world weightlifting highlights later.
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