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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1971
Page
2
The piece laments the spread of four letter words in books movies and TV and notes President Nixon commented on Love Story saying profanity can punctuate but overuse distracts from the point It raises how pervasive four letter words are and questions what might replace them in the future.
A dated reflection citing Psalm 32 9 warns against stubborn behavior and uncharitable acts. It cautions that sarcasm and harsh actions can cause harm, urging restraint and understanding rather than forcing others. The tone resembles a moral reminder from a public or religious-facing publication.
Road traffic through Montgomery City Wellsville Martinsburg Mexico and Auxvasse shifted after an accident near Williamsburg blocked Highway 40. A transport truck carrying four new cars overturned near Williamsburg, delaying traffic over two hours.
The Mexico Ledger issue from Wednesday January 27 1971 presents local notices and brief news items. It compiles community updates, announcements, and entries typical of an early 1970s small town newspaper.
Birthday wishes are extended Friday to Mrs. Ben Dobyns J B Arthur Mrs Charles Edward Newbrough Mrs Hubert Schutte Earl Allison of Middletown Worth Allen Mrs Orville Fishburn Elaine Jackson Mrs Robert Conley Brenda Vaughn Lyndall Amos Mitchell and Teresa Kay Palmer Belated greetings are sent Tuesday to Chris Edward Toalson.
Readers ask how to help a 14 year old friend who has admitted stealing many items. The columnist urges privacy for the friend, warns of legal trouble, and advises avoiding shopping with her while encouraging the friend to seek medical or professional help. Multiple letters cover hair removal and social pressures from in laws, with practical guidance from Ann Landers.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains reducible hernia as a groin bulge that can be pushed back and may disappear when lying down. Incisional hernias are similar but occur at prior surgical openings. Surgery is safer before strangulation, injections to induce adhesions are unreliable, and most hernias eventually need repair.
A TV analyst notes two programs aimed at women’s liberation. one a comedy attempt that falls flat and the other a romance film charged with controversy. The report criticizes the writing and screenplay preparation and questions the shows’ handling of sensitive themes.
Teletype News lists TV stations in St Louis Ottumwa Hasnibal Columbia Quincy Jeff City Mexico and See Tv. Weather notes and erroneous listings due to unreported changes by the stations are acknowledged.
TV listings show an hour special Kids! 53 Things To Know About Health Sex and Growing Up at 6 30 pm on channels 4 7 13. Teenagers consult experts. Johnny Cash headlines a country music salute at 8 00 pm on channel 3 with guest performers. Medical Center Danger Point at 8 00 pm on channel 4 7. Gomer Good times and other old programming fill the late afternoon and evening blocks with movies sports and talk shows.
TV and radio listings highlight Bill Cosby and Flip Wilson at 6:20 p.m. on channels 5 and 810 with Nancy Wilson and Claudine Longet as guests. Joan Rivers and Bobby Golisboro join Jim Nabors at 7:00 on channels 4, 7, 13. Hockey features St. Louis Blues vs Red Wings in Detroit at 7:00 on channel 11. The Target and Return to Peyton Place films anchor the CBS Movie at 8:00 with Mary Astor and Jeff Chandler.
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