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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1971
Page
2
A St. Louis mayor favors a second major airport in Waterloo Illinois, arguing outstate Missouri should be served. The piece criticizes St. Louis leadership for neglecting rural Missourians and cites past battles over Navy bases. It urges building an airport that benefits both regions and closes with biblical verses.
Bob Kaser argues late night television distorts America, urges networks to diversify. He criticizes talk show guests for focusing on social issues and sensational politics, calling for programs from Midwestern towns to reflect regional perspectives. He cites Cavett and various hosts, notes overreliance on local NY and Hollywood material, and suggests Nebraska or Dubuque as better audition sites.
A reader asks if a wax pear gag started a family tussle after martinis, with Ann Landers advising sobriety would have exposed the prank. Betty Co-Ed recounts how widowhood led her to college, gaining purpose, independence, and zest for life.
A Michigan Medicine report by Drs. Rowe and Balboa details a surge in gonorrhea in St. Clair County, Michigan, with 215 cases in 1969 and a screening study finding 11 percent of 882 asymptomatic women carrying penorrhea. The study shows a near even gender ratio and highlights high spread among teens, urging better testing beyond smear methods.
Mrs. Robert L. Petersen announced two scholarship loans to nursing students Miss Rebecca Ann McClure of Mexico and Miss Betty Sue Powell of Montgomery City. Also noted: Highway 70 paving planned in Callaway Montgomery and Warren Counties under the Missouri State Highway Commission schedule for the coming year.
TV guide style notice lists channels Ktvi St Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmoxtv St Louis Kid TV Hannibal Kamutv Columbia Weem TV Quincy Kolr St Louis with shows featuring Mike Douglas guest list, Ernie Borgnine, Rita Hayworth tribute, film lineups, and late night CBS talent show paving schedule across stations and times.
TV schedule highlights feature Mike Douglas at 3:30 PM on Channel 4 and Frankie Avalon, the All-Star Game with a Joe Garagiola special at 6:30 PM on channels 3 5 8 10, and game time set for 7:00 PM. David Frost interviews Kate Webb, and the Lettermen perform at 7:30 PM. CBS and other networks air a full lineup including 9:00 PM CBS Report on the Pentagon Papers and a slate of movies and variety programs throughout the day.
Hollywood AP report notes Marvin Kaplan, known for Meet Millie and Top Cat voice work, finally gets a sold pilot with The Chicago Teddy Bears for CBS on Friday nights. The spoof on the gangster era stars Dean Jones as a speakeasy owner resisting mob takeover, while Kaplan voices Choo Choo and pursues comedy amid nostalgia. Kaplan, Brooklyn native and actor-writer, cites acting as essential and promotes theatre work with Players Ring Theater and Theater Rapport while continuing screenwriting for Mod Squad and The Bill Cosby Show.
Wednesday celebrates greetings to Mrs Clarence Harris Fannie Lucas Raymond F Berry Joe E Jones Donald Griffith Loyd Wood Donnie Myers Clifford Smith Omar Dowell Earl Hinton Etta Jean Webber Karen Sperry Edna E Smith and John Payne wishing them joy and good health as their birthdays arrive prompting well wishes from neighbors and friends.
A compact quotation credits Robert Townsend stating it is about eleven times easier to start something than to stop it, underscoring the challenge of ending efforts after initiation.
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