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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1971
Page
3
The editorial urges every American to question military quality amid reports of misconduct by Black soldiers in Germany and fragging in Vietnam. It critiques dope use, replacements during withdrawal, and raises how soldiers would act under fire. It stresses that the forces must be the best in the world.
A reflective note cites Luke 17 3 urging believers to rebuke a wrongdoer, seek repentance, and extend forgiveness. It emphasizes generosity toward others mirroring God’s mercy, urging personal accountability and grace in daily conduct.
A widow writes Ann Landers about feeling like excess baggage as she seeks company for Saturdays. She shares four dinner invite responses from couples, revealing loneliness and social pressure while lamenting the lack of understanding from friends. The column offers her guidance and notes readers can request Ann Landers booklets by mail.
In a reader Q and A column, Dr. Thosteson explains that diaphragm use with spermicidal jelly provides both physical and chemical barriers. Sperm may live up to 72 hours, but jelly action and proper use reduce pregnancy risk. leaving the diaphragm in for three days is unnecessary. Effectiveness ranges 90 to 97 percent with correct use, fitting and regular checks advised. Menopause guidance applies to both married and unmarried women.
A Missouri Valley student from Mexico argues that youths miss R rated films, but mature cinema offers value. He defends the Liberty Theater’s screening and urges parents to accompany children, urging management to improve scheduling and offer films across age groups while noting a Hollywood shift toward romantic films.
Yesterday in Mexico Sunday Jan 15 1961 new officers of the Christian Youth Fellowship began duties at the CYF meeting. Officers include co presidents Dixie Weber and Ronald Berrey secretary treasurer Peggy Erdel worship chair Becky Chapman and Gene Wraith study chairs Jeanne McCall and Alan Woods recreation directors Caroline Courtney and Dwayne Herndon. Also notes Hawks and St Brendan s undefeated in adult league play with Dib Hill scoring 10 for St Brendan s and Gary Filbert and Bill Dever 22 each for the Hawks. A utility pole fire caused by a broken insulator occurred at 8 25 Sunday night. Eleven doctors are registered with the Audrain County Selective Service board including four dentists five MDs and two veterinarians. The Prairie Milling Co will open about Feb 1 with Nelson Auer as manager. Missouri Utilities Co installs a germ free chlorinator to purify water. Missouri Military Academy cadets mist hunt rabbits instead of drill with each company armed with a club.
The community shares birthday wishes for Richard Hogan Walter Maddox Mayme Giboney Robert Exendine Tamara Kay Hultkamp and Sharon Kay Lay on Sunday and Mrs Robert Lee Barnes today.
Cynthia Lowry notes NBCs Bob Hope Christmas special unfolds like prior years with humor from Hope and his girls. The emphasis remains on American servicemen in the audience, whose faces receive lingering camera attention during a wartime broadcast filmed aboard a carrier deck and at an airport structure.
Broadcast table lists channels in Missouri including St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy Jett City and Mexico with stations Kmox tv aetv ktyi khga tv komu ty weem tv kpl and kreg tv and mentions Teletype News and Weather segments for regional viewing
Tonight features Jack and the Beanstalk rerun with Gene Kelly at 6:30 on Channels 4 and 7, Elephant Country special at 6:30 on 6, 8, 10, and Andy Griffith with Glen Campbell at 7:80 on 4, 7, 13. Also prime time offers Name of the Game, L A 2017, CBS movie at 8:00, plus a slate of daytime films and series episodes across channels with a mix of westerns, dramas, and comedies.
A dense TV guide style schedule lists Louisville versus Bradley at noon on channels 3 and 5, followed by Kansas State against Missouri on channels 5 7 and 8 at 2 PM. It also covers sports like motocross and ski jumping from Garmisch Partenkirchen, CBS Golf Classic, Bing Crosby Pro-Am, and Gov Hearnes campus interview. The page includes movie airings, Johnny Cash show guests, and a long roster of cartoons, news, and regional program blocks throughout the day.
Sunday listings showcase a broad schedule with documentaries, sports, and talk programs. Highlights include a Lombardi documentary narrated by George C. Scott at 11 30, Rangers versus Black Hawks hockey in Chicago at noon, and a Cowboys Colts Super Bowl build up. Also featured are conversations with James Farmer, golf coverage, and a CBS hour with Meet the New Senators.
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