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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1971
Page
2
An editorial questions LSD myths and cites medical authority. It notes few accept LSD as proper medicine, warns experiences vary and can trigger lasting mental issues per The National Institute of Mental Health, and mentions users may disguise it at parties. It links elite opinions to notable legal trouble of a Harvard professor.
A devotional prompt invites readers to seek guidance from God for worthy daily actions, reflecting on Acts 9 6 and personal responsibility to follow divine direction. The short message emphasizes prayer and conscious choices aligned with faith.
Yesterday Councilman Harold James filed for a second term joining Tom Johnson and Mayor John R. Hopkins in a three candidate field for two Mexico city seats. New plumbing code provisions were approved 3 to 2, scrapping city taps in favor of plumber responsibility. St Brendans group elected Frank Kister as president. Measles decline lowers illness reports as 206 students were absent. Voter registration drive announced ahead of April elections with 3,000 voters registered from potential 7,000 to 8,000. Ben Middleton cites Rex McDonald horse notes predicting return of gaited horses.
A reader asks about switching from a rented clarinet to drums and suggests sticking with practice. Ann advises fairness to parents who paid 81 for a clarinet and hints the girl should remain in lessons if possible. A second letter discusses title use for widows and friends, with guidance on respecting a widow's chosen name.
The column explains collagen diseases are inflammatory conditions affecting connective tissues with five major types Rheumatoid arthritis lupus variants polyarteritis nodosa dermatomyositis and scleroderma. Symptoms vary with fever possible. kidney involvement may occur. Treatments use steroids, though cure is not available and remission may occur. Also notes discoid lupus casual risk and need for monitoring.
Letters to the editor discuss the proposed one cent Mexico City sales tax, its impact on residents and rural business, and arguments for funding city services while contrasting costs for farmers and urban shoppers. The writers critique tax fairness, wage levels, and tax revenue distribution amid a March 2 vote set for July 1 implementation.
On Monday wishes go to Charles and on Tuesday to Tamara Ann Lewis Virgil Amos Don Hollingsworth Joseph Robert O'Brien Jr Lester McFarling Art Fuemmeler Raymond Wilson Verna Mae Scott Anthony Harris Don Shire plus Laverne Anna Foege Leta Ellen Gard ner Jim Pehle Deanna Lynn Roberts Kenneth Wayne Worthey Ralph Luckaman and Carleen Elizabeth Coates birthday cake and candles are mentioned in the notice all are from Omaha Neb.
Weather news lists erroneous station entries and unreported changes. Stations include KTvi Saint Louis KHO Ottumwa Kroxte Saint Louis Kedtv Saint Louis Khqa Ty Hannibal Krogty Jeff City Komu tv Columbia Mexico See Ty Weem tv Quincy Teletype News U Kpl Saint Louis.
NBC offers Circus Town live from Peru at 10 a.m. on channels 6 8 10 with about 2000 in attendance. Other highlights include Wichita State vs Memphis State at noon on channels 3 5, World Cup ski races at Heavenly Valley at 1 p.m. on channel 4, PGA golf rounds at 1 30 p.m. on channels 2 7 and CBS golf classic at 4 p.m. on channels 4 7 13. McLintock screens at 7 30 p.m. on channels 3 6 8 and 10, plus a late film lineup and various talk and news programs through the night.
A dense schedule outlines Channel 4 and Channel 7 morning to night with programs including They Became What They Beheld and The Magic of Peter Brook. It lists NBA hockey and golf times, Ed Sullivan guests, syndicated movies, and late night news and sports across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13.
TV listings recount Gunsmoke with Jeanette Nolan and Dack Rambo at 6:30 p.m. on channels 4 7 13 plus appearances by Phillis Diller on Red Skelton and Richard Crenna on Laugh-In. Also Lucy Meets the Burtons at 7:30 p.m. on multiple channels and The Flim Flam Man at 8:00 p.m. on 2 3. The schedule lists morning shows, films, and guest lineups across networks with a mix of Westerns, comedies, game shows, and dramas.
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