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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1971

Page

2

Need For Police Protection In Ledgerland Editorial

The Governor's Task Force on Crime links organized crime to widespread Missouri crime and urges strong police protection. The editorial calls for career police, city manager government, and close cooperation among local police, sheriff, state patrol, and FBI. It pressures political leaders to favor robust policing and oppose anti crime figures.

Ledgerland National Crime Syndicate Kansas City St. Louis Missouri Mexico State Highway Patrol FBI Jefferson City National Crime Egee

End of the Day Spiritual Call to Honor God and Law

The text urges personal discernment in honoring both divine commands and civil law. It frames allegiance as a balance between obedience to God and lawful duties to the nation. The message emphasizes individual responsibility in applying scriptural guidance to civic conduct.

Caesar God

Open Forum letter on teen movie ads in Mexico shows

Centralia editor Dwight Bohlmeyer thanks for year award and Laddonia reader Mrs. Joe Becker criticizes youths exposure to R rated films in Mexico area. She urges better local entertainment and mentions events like bowling skating and parties as alternatives. A call for more suitable movies to reduce teen influence.

Ledger Dwight Bohlmeyer Centralia Dan Safford Mexico Joe Joe Becker Laddonia

Birthday greetings list for local residents

Sunday and today birthday notes in the community column include Charles Wayne O Nea l O Neal Chris Van Wyngarden Orion Stowers Larry Bonney Wanda Richardson Fred Hollingsworth Mrs Roy K Stowers Mrs Alf MM Juenemann Rex Pasley Helen McGuire Georgia Ellen Kehl Marsha K Scherer Ethelene Hayes Marvin Dish man Jeffrey Marvin Allison and Fineice LaBell Lucas. Frank Cason birthday acknowledged on Sunday.

Charles Wayne O'Neal Chris van Wyngarden Orion Stowers Larry Bonney Wanda Richardson Fred Hollingsworth Roy K. Stowers Alf MM. Juenemann Rex Pasley Helen McGuire Georgia Ellen Kehl Marsha Kaye Scherer Ethelene Hayes Marvin Dishman Jeffrey Marvin Allison Fineice LaBell

Baby name clash with mother's grief in Ann Landers column

In a Dear Abby style exchange, parents debate keeping the name Gregory Dennis and using the nickname Denny for their four month old son, while the grandmother who lost a son in Vietnam in 1965 resists the name. The advisory column suggests naming Greg and offers counseling notes.

Ann Landers Gregory Dennis Gregory Dennis Vietnam Denny Greg

Hormones and hives raised in menopause questions

A reader asks if menopause hormones like Premarin can cause hives and if tranquilizers are safe with such hormones. The doctor says allergic predisposition is possible, hives may follow exposure to the offender, tranquilizers can accompany hormones, and nerves can contribute. Recommend diary of foods and medicines and an antihistamine after hives appear.

George C. Thosteson M.D Thosteson

Mexico Weekend Accident Reports and Historical Notices

A weekend in Mexico reports several skating injuries with Russell Newbrough bruised hand and MMA cadet William Ledrome knee cartilage tear, plus smaller accidents. Naval postings include Claude D Stephens II aboard USS Jupiter near Yokosuka and Glenn E Tripp returning to the U S after a Western Pacific cruise. Monday notes mark Presser Hall as Mexico's community hall and chamber efforts for low cost housing. A 1921 item records the Central School orchestra formation and six county summer clubs planned at Prairie Lea, Daly, Carter, Benton City, Maple Grove and Cedar Grove.

Russell Newbrough William Ledrome Claude D. Stephens II U. S. Navy Jupiter Yokosuka Japan Navy Glenn E. Tripp U. S Pacific Presser Hall Mexico Little Dixie Mexico Chamber of Commerce Board of Director Haxsey Mexico Chamber of Commerce Warner Williams New Chamber Central School J. H. Smith Orpheum Theatre Kroencke Jessie Johnston Marion Dry Hubert Saunders Henry Lee Miller Harley Street Coleman Stolz Bradford Smith Rothwell Shaddock Terrill Sayers Martha Graham Albert Howard Richard Kent Keith Null Donald Owen Elizabeth Schopp Merrill Sayer Miss Maude Wallace Prairie Lea Daly Carter Benton City Maple Grove Cedar Grove

TV Variety Special Falls Short On Laughs

AP Television critic Cynthia Lowry reviews a Thursday ABC comedy variety hour Changing Scene. Engelbert Humperdinck sings romantic songs amid dancing and a rock hymn. Barbara Eden performs in genie mode. Gags rely on weak jokes and sight gags with a fearful lion tamer bit provoking off screen screams. Jud Strunk provides the only notable humor in a hesitant show.

Cynthia Lowry New York ABC Engelbert Humperdinck Barbara Eden Don Adams Adams Lefty Jud Strunk

Television Tonight Highlights And Listings

Tonight features the sequel The Lions Are Free on channels 4 7 and 13 at 6 30 PM and Say Goodbye on channels 5 8 and 10 at 6 30 PM offering wildlife themes and a polar bear scene. Andy Griffith returns in a new town role at 7 30 PM on channels 4 7 and 13 with Don Knotts guesting. The Bridge on the River Kwai resumes as CBS Movie on channels 4 7 and 13 at 8 PM. Tom Jones guests on 2 and 3 at 9 PM alongside other variety acts. Strage Report debuts at 9 PM on channels 6 8 and 10. Daily program blocks list news cartoons and daytime fare across ABC CBS and NBC affiliates with a late night Dick Cavett and Hitchcock.

Rod McKuen Andy Griffith Andy Sawyer Don Knotts Goober Emett CBS Tom Jones Phyllis Diller Lulu Frankie Vaughan Ace Trucking Co NEW Anthony Quayle Merv Griffin Jerry Lee Lewis Beaver ABC News Consequences CBS News NBC News Nanny Dick van Dyke Dick Cavett Hitchcock Johnny Cash Louis Armstrong Tennessee Ernie Ford Kenny Rogers Channel 11 James Cagney NBC Mel Torme Sammy Davis Carol Burnett Dick Martin Cass Elliot T. D. McNeal Disney Lucille Ball Judy Carne Charlton Heston Jack Lemmon John Wayne Glen Campbell Liberace Neil Diamond Larry Storch Linda Ronstadt ABC Movie Pathers Faith Discovery Lone Ranger the Life Lester Oral Roberts Way _ Life Sacred Heart the Answer Smoky Bear Sampson Face Nation Prado Insight Meet Press Herald Truth Ewsmakers Flip Wilson Bing Crosby Flip Geraldine Playboy Club FBI Cosby Gleason

Saturday Listings Include Bradley North Texas State Showdowns

Saturday Ledgerland station guide highlights Bradley versus North Texas State at 11:00 a.m. on Channel 3 and Oklahoma State versus Iowa State with Channel 8 joining in progress, plus MU basketball reports, Senior Bowl, Hula Bowl, Pro Bowlers Tour, and CBS Golf Classic. Weather and TV features follow with a packed schedule of movies and sports across multiple channels.

Bradley North Texas State Oklahoma State Iowa State Channel 8 Norm Stewart Mobile ‘S Honolulu Channel 10 Weiskopf Yancey

Sunday TV Listings and Program Highlights

Sunday Ledgerland station listings show NHL hockey at 12 30 p m on channels 4 7 13 Flyers versus Canadiens The Mid Missouri Review on channel 8 at 12 30 p m a 75 minute compilation of 1970 news plus basketball pro games LA Lakers versus Pistons at 1 p m on channels 2 3 Notre Dame versus Air Force 2 00 on channel 5 and 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NHL Philadelphia Flyers Montreal Canadiens Mid-Missouri Review LA Lakers Pistons Detroit Notre Dame Air Force Denver Museo del ’Orado Madrid Aline Saarinen Bruins

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