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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1971
Page
2
Editorial traces how Americans sought independence from a king through the Declaration of Independence with Jefferson’s writing. It contrasts self rule with tyrannies of the left and right, arguing the ideal remains self governance despite flaws and imperfect systems worldwide.
A reflective piece notes the fading day and the saying the night comes when no work can be done. It urges preparation for tomorrow across home, office, store, or temple, acknowledging that tomorrow offers another chance to act. The tone is contemplative and practical.
Missouri law allows sub contractors, laborers and suppliers to file mechanic's liens on the property even if the owner has paid the contractor in full. Liens may be filed within 60 days after the last carpentry work or four months after last material delivery. Owners can protect themselves by obtaining lien waivers before final payment.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details for Mexico Missouri including mailing rates by method and region, single copy price, and annual subscription costs. The notice also provides office hours and contact information for the newspaper.
Dear Ann Landers letters reveal a neighbor who copied shutters grillwork and lily pond ideas painting a street of similar homes. Advice suggests repaint next spring and avoid copyright by design, maintain individual colors, and seek understanding.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson about pregnancy risk for a 16 year old, parental notification, abortion safety, and obtaining the pill without parents. The doctor rejects secretive help, emphasizes parental involvement, and notes laws and risks.
Yesterday in Mexico July 3 1961 the board of directors announced the election of J James Offutt as executive vice president of the A P Green Fire Brick Co effective Saturday with the retirement of L J Miller. Offutt has 33 years with the Green Company beginning in 1926 while a student at the Missouri School of Mines.
Monday greetings go to J N Livingston Idaree Chrisman M R Kemp Thelma Barnes Robert Harris Finley Jr William T Hutchinson Mrs Basil Leach Gaynel Walden Alan York Roxanna Jane Smith Evelyn Fennessey Mrs Alvin Bell Laverne Kappelmann Robette Jackson Hazel Durham Miss Julia Durham B C Nunnelly Deasie Flynn Tuesday wishes to Wayne Shock Shirley Johnston Tomi Adkisson Raymond Snook Mrs Nora Kerns Ricky Williams Mrs Jane Elfen DeOrnellis Mrs John Ashburn Jimmy Langford Jack Anderson Angela Tee Johnston Kevin Campbell of Vandalia Wednesday cake and candies go to Rodney Jones Lon J Leving Robert Clement Coy Carter Collens Ruby Sullivan Orivia Mackey Jr Donny Isging of Centralia Joyce Schnider Sherry Jo Jennings Belated greetings Friday to Eureath Schoeppel.
TV listings show Wimbledon finals in men’s singles taped earlier airing at 11 30 a m on 5 and 8 and 12 30 p m on 10 The Pirates meet the Cubs in a 1 00 p m baseball block on 3 5 8 10 plus motor races and air races at 4 00 p m on 2 3 The women’s singles and men’s doubles finals from Wimbledon are at 4 00 p m on 5 8 10 John T Russell Missouri House Minority Floor Leader appears on Missouri Forum at 6 00 p m on 8 Val Doonican Florence Henderson and Tom Paxton perform at 7 30 p m on 2 Doris Day’s The Glass Bottom Boat at 7 30 p m on 3 5 8 10
Erroneous listings aside, tonight’s stations feature Nixon and Burger specials at 9 30 p m with the Army Chorus, plus a full slate of classic films and TV shows. Highlights include Blondie Goes To College Frisco Kid Irish Eyes Are Smiling The Glass Bottom Boat The President's Lady and Here Come the Nelsons with a dense schedule across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13 through late night.
Radio and TV listings feature Look Up and Live at 9 30 a m Discovery re creates the signing of the Declaration in Philadelphia at 10 30 a m Winton Blount new USPS director Meets The Press at noon Cardinal bullpen duel vs Padres at 2 30 p m U S meets the U S S R in track and field at 2 30 p m Air Force choir concert at 6 p m cartoon lessons in behavioral psychology at 6 30 p m plus a daylong schedule of news sports and movies with many listed times and programs across channels and stations
A dense schedule lists daytime viewing and guest appearances. Notable items include Pearl Buck talks at 7:00 p.m. on 5 8 10 and Mike Douglas Show co host Werner Klemperer at 3:30 p.m. on 4. Also ABC interviews Chief Justice Warren Burger at 7:00 p.m. on 2 3 with a mixed lineup of movies and TV series across channels, featuring Lucille Ball, Peter Falk, Janet Leigh, and others in various dramas and comedy formats.
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