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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1971
Page
2
The piece argues the traditional All American label often misidentifies top players. It cites smaller schools and public relations gaps as reasons. It contends the NFL draft better gauges senior talent, noting some stars switch positions in pro play and many drafted players never become pros. The piece concludes the draft is the true highest honor for current college players.
A brief scripture oriented musing urging steadfast conduct in adversity. It frames life as a continual struggle and counsels courage even when wounded, emphasizing moral fortitude and bravery. The sentiment centers on behavior and resilience in the face of challenges.
An Atlanta comparison of newspaper, radio, and television advertising shows newspapers deliver over three times the efficiency per dollar for a major retailer’s sale. Newspapers accounted for 71 percent of ad influence from 38 percent of the budget, while TV and radio lagged with 28 and 9 percent influence respectively.
The Mexico-Audrain County Library unveils a wide array of new fiction titles including Late Phoenix by Catherine Aird Arbaugh Affair by Darrell Garwood House of War by Catherine Gagin Fields of Fate by Fernando Namore Armed Camps by Kit Reed Life of Riot by Judith Sherwin Lord of the Stars by Jean Sutton Biscuit-Shooter by Clifton Adams Reformed Gun by Marvin Albert Gallows Ghost by Barry Cord Cards of Identity by Nigel Dennis Warbonnet by Clay Fisher Free Fall by William Golding Doomsday Squad by Clark Howard Rogue Range by John Hunter Hellbound for Ballarat by Nelson Nye West of Devil's Canyon by Richard Poole Vengeance Ghost by Reese Sullivan Lost Island by Phyllis Whitney On the Prod by Richard Wormser.
Dear Ann Landers answers readers with practical hints on cinema etiquette and romantic boundaries. A couple asks about sitting with the sister between them. advice suggests the sister sit first to create a middle seat for the couple.
A reader asks about recurring bursitis in the shoulder and whether surgery helps. Thosteson explains that recurrence is common and stresses joint rest, pain relief, compresses, injections, and physical therapy, with surgery only if stiffness or adhesions exist or if an orthopedist sees clear benefit. He urges cautious discussion before surgery and suggests exercises to prevent freezing.
A compact set of local notes from Audrain County including Doris Athy earning a graduate library scholarship under the federal act, Janet Bridgford elected president of the County Christian Youth Council, Hampton Ferris re elected president of the Mexico Stockyards, Peck's store acquisition by Mr. and Mrs. F Howard Peck, Girl Scout activities at McMillan School, Col E Y Burton of Missouri Military Academy addressing flu precautions, and rural schools in Audrain forming hot lunch clubs in Laddonia and surrounding districts.
Birthday messages flow for several Vandalia residents including Jeff Rice Mary Margaret Westfall Herndon Crews Mrs P L Ingebritson Mrs Fletcher Powell and others. A separate note wishes Judy Tindall Virginia Ann James and more a birthday on Tuesday.
The Sexican Ledger lists publication schedule daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri with postal details and pricing. It notes subscription rates by carrier area mail and out-of-state and military rates, along with office hours and mail terms.
A list of TV and weather stations across Missouri and nearby cities includes KTVI and KTVI in St Louis, KVO, KMOX TV in Ottumwa, plus stations in Hannibal Columbia Jefferson City and Quincy. Teletype News presents a weather segment, with channel numbers 2 through 13 and Mexico See TV.
A dense schedule of television programs across channels features morning religious services, children's shows, dramas, and sports. Notable items include I Am No One Who Are You on Channel 4 and a Yellow Ball Workshop film program in Lexington, Massachusetts on Camera Three, with NBC and CBS movie lineups and extensive news and weather blocks throughout the day.
TV highlights list Eva Gabor Wally Cox with Red Skelton in a Freddy sketch at 6 30 p.m. on channels 5 8 10. Gunsmoke features a pardoned convict returning to claim a woman with child at 6 30 p.m. on channels 4 7 13. Mastroianni joins Rowan and Martin Laugh In at 7 p.m. on channels 5 8 10. ABC Movie Divorce American Style airs at 8 p.m. on channels 2 3. NBC Movie Sam Hill Who Killed the Mysterious Mr Foster? airs at 8 p.m. on channels 5 4 10. Rita Hayworth appears with Carol Burnett at 9 p.m. on channels 4 7 13. Schedule includes Dick Cavett, Arthur Godfrey, George Plimpton, Johnny Bench, Merv Griffin, and guests. Movies listed with varied times and channels through midnight, including Esther Costello and Trent's Last Case. Weather and local program listings follow with multiple showings throughout the day.
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