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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1971
Page
2
The piece argues Mexicans and Ledgerlanders should pursue more industry to boost the town. It notes a past scolding about pride in downtown Mexico, praises upgrades since, and calls owners to further fix up unattractive buildings to raise values and attract new plants.
A reflection cites Acts 10 14 and the saying that what comes from the mouth defiles not what enters the body. The great teacher’s lesson emphasizes inner conduct over dietary rules, highlighting moral cleanliness through spoken words and actions.
The piece warns that any shoplifting, from small toy cars to expensive watches, encourages bigger thefts. It blames easygoing store staff for enabling theft and notes the economic harm from losses. It also calls parents to instill that shoplifting is stealing and affects both youth and adults.
Police report a pack of six to seven dogs killed 23 chickens Sunday at 731 Ringo St the home of T H Harp in Mexico City.Earlier a separate group attacked cattle on W Liberty St outside the city limits. Extreme cold caused cancelations and Sunday evening temperatures fell to 15 below zero.
Sunday wishes extend to David Ezell Bob Sims John Roger McFarland Mark Alan Stotler twins Karen and Kevin Fishburn Mrs Paul Hucker Natalia Talley Pearl Borcherding Cynthia Lynn Strait James Robert Talbert Lucille Johnston Carl Ray Carla Ray Edgar Lee Hook and others. Belated Thursday treats go to Nikki Renee Womack. Sunday greetings also reach Judy Womack.
The Mexico Ledger operates daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates: single copy 1 cent. carrier in Mexico and nearby towns 2.00 per month. Mail rates vary by region with yearly and half year options. Armed forces members pay 1 per month. Office hours are 8:00 to 5:30 Monday through Friday and 4:00 to 3:00 Saturday.
Dear reader letters discuss where vasectomy is legal, medical necessity, and state statutes, with criticism of advice and notes on Texas legality. A grieving mother seeks guidance on a troubled marriage, the reply urges independence and references Gamblers Anonymous and a marriage booklet offer.
Reader letters discuss persistent foot coldness in the elderly with cautions about heating feet, plus advice on circulation, socks, and possible vasodilators. Other notes cover post nasal drip and aspirin, coin dermatitis, Eustachian tube plugs, and procedures to donate a body to science with guidance to contact a medical school dean.
Television critic Jerry Buck reviews Alias Smith and Jones on ABC. The western duo outlaws must go straight to win amnesty, while a secret author and hidden probation tempt them. Pete Duel and Ben Murphy charm, Burl Ives stirs as the controling town figure, and the show aims to rescue ABC's Thursday lineup.
TV channel listings show misprints and errors for several stations including KTVI St. Louis KTVO Ottumwa KMOXT Y St Louis Kid-TV and others. The notice notes unreported changes by Weather News and a statlor error affecting station names and locales.
TV listings show The Secret on channels 4 and 7 at 6 30 p m about a doctor keeping an accident patient secret or revealing it to police The American Wilderness NBC hour at 6 30 on channels 5 8 10 previews the Union address and Nixon speech at 8 The David Frost Show at 7 30 on 11 with David Steinberg and Helen Gurley Brown Also Nixon address prep on channels 6 8 10 plus many daytime and primetime programs across CBS NBC and ABC including Dark Shadows Gilligan's Island Bonanza and Love American Style with multiple movies and specials listed throughout the evening.
College basketball tailors a full day with Louisville versus Drake at noon on channels 3 and 5, Ohio State against Minnesota at 1 PM on channel 10, and Iowa State versus Colorado Buffaloes at 2 PM on channels 6 and 7. The slate also features UCLA versus Notre Dame at 4 PM on channels 6 and 8, and MU Tiger basketball with Norm Stewart at 1:30 PM on channels 7 and 8, plus an ABA All-Star Game at 1 PM on channels 4 and 13. CBS Golf Classic at 4 PM on channels 4 and 13 and boxing from Las Vegas air on channels 2 and 3 around 4 PM. The day also previews Johnny Cash country specials, The Pearl Bailey Show, and a slate of movies and late-night programs across CBS NBC and ABC.
TV and sports docket covers Sen Mansfield and Carl Albert showings, NFL Allstar and NBA games, NBC documentaries, Beethoven Missa Solemnis, Bullwhip Griffin, In Harm's Way, Peggy Fleming special, and a dense slate of films, morning to late night, with multiple channel marks and program notes.
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