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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1971
Page
3
The 1970 census shows Mexico's population at 11 807, a drop tied to not extending 1949 city limits. Officials urge expanding the city to avoid lost federal and state funds, reputational harm, and reduced business and employment prospects, noting court delays as a barrier.
A devotional reflection quotes scripture about stewardship and generosity. It emphasizes that all we have comes from God and that we should pass on part of our blessings to others as a key spiritual duty.
Citizens in Hannibal gathered over 4 000 signatures to retain liquor by the drink, arguing that making alcohol harder to obtain increases demand and that banning it townward is impractical. They say licensing and regulation better control consumption and abuse than prohibition.
Weekend rainfall across Mexico amounted to five hundredths of an inch as the year began. Other notes mention the Ralph Cave Memorial Addition to the KD and Sons home, Miss Mary Chris Wonneman visiting from Columbia, and community campaigns in Mexico with fundraising totals and leadership updates.
Saturday greetings are extended to Robert Hayden Herschel McGown Mrs George Gardner Jim Kennedy Cyrithia OBrien Emory Houk Wallace Bruce Ridgeway Jr Richard Earl Clark Mabel Haycraft Mrs Charles Daniel Mrs George Stahl Kenneth Wiecken Melvin Klick Howard Powell and Mrs Joe Williams on their special day.
Readers write in with varied views on wealth and tragedy, divorce and stepfamily discipline, and alcoholism. Letters reference Rose Kennedy, motherhood, and the impact of money on sorrow, plus a request for guidance on stepfather authority and handling family conflicts.
Readers ask about nutmeg as a carminative for stomach cramps and bloating. Dr Thosteson cautions against reliance on nutmeg, notes potential irritation, and suggests smaller doses or medical evaluation for ulcers or gastritis. The column also covers vaginal stenosis after cancer treatment and a note on hypoglycemia.
Erroneous listings arise from unreported changes by stations KTYI KTVO KMOX TV KTVI Kreg TV and others in Ottumwa Jeff City and Mexico. Teletype News twelve Weather notes indicate mislisted channels and program blocks across St Louis area stations.
Tonight offers Flip Wilson at 6 30 on ABC and CBS channels with guests including Zero Mostel Steve Lawrence and Roberta Flack. A CBS Yugoslav War film Five Branded Women airs at 8 00 with Van Heflin. Bob Hope hosts a Christmas tour at 7 30 on channels 5 8 and 10. Also features hockey Blues vs Sabres at 7 00 on channel 11 and a Bob Hope/Dean Martin slate with Orson Welles and others in various time blocks.
The guide runs through TV and movie options for Friday, listing programs on Channels 2 through 13. Highlights include Jack and the Beanstalk with Gene Kelly at 6:30 p.m. on 4 and 7, Elephant Country at 6:30 on 5 8 10, Andy Griffith with Glen Campbell at 7:30 on 4 7 13, and Name of the Game at 7:30 on 5 8 10 with L A 2017.
ABC News crafts an engaging hour long segment on National Polling Day based on Louis Harris data from 3,000 Americans covering youth economy war and order. Visuals overpower quotes as Bill Moyers and Harris frame the discussion while NBCs Music Hall offers a lighter note.
1968 Mercury Monterey four door sedan V 8 automatic PS AC one owner low mileage. 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 clean one owner sharp car. 2 Door Sportsroof 428 CID V 8 auto power steering power brakes. $1995.
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