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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1971
Page
2
The editorial argues the free press enjoys near immunity from libel suits, tracing Supreme Court changes from 1964 to this year. It urges responsibility, notes flaws in underground and other presses, and affirms the First Amendment protections for press and speech alike.
The passage recalls the crowd spreading palm branches and going out to meet Jesus, illustrating eagerness to greet him. It contrasts a possible welcoming party with the urged proactive honoring, encouraging believers to embody similar enthusiasm in faith.
Open Forum Editor Cass Wilhoit lauds the Mexico Lions Club for a Demolition Derby at the old Audrain County Fairgrounds that drew an estimated 2500 to 5000 attendees. The piece notes potential profit to fund eyeglasses and Lions Eye Tissue Bank while proposing fencing the grounds to curb unpaid admissions and attract future events. It urges public input to turn the fairgrounds into a city asset.
Local brief from Mexico Missouri Ledger notes Tuesday events with limited readable details. Names, places, and exact actions are not fully clear in the fragment.
A reader questions why unwed fathers are ignored and shares a counselor’s letter about teen pregnancy. The Historian recounts hardship after adoption and separation, detailing heartbreak, guilt, and near-suicide, urging readers to reflect on consequences and seek information from Ann Landers.
A reader asks how to avoid hangovers without abandoning friends. The doctor suggests drinking nonalcoholic mixes, pacing one drink, or claiming medical restrictions and even changing social circles. He notes San Francisco’s cosmopolitan humor and offers practical tips to manage social situations without excess.
Wynne Arkansas Progress decries slashing advertising to save money by likening it to starving a mule. A merchant cuts feed, then halves, then quarters, and the mule weakens and dies as savings grow. The piece argues against underfunding ads harming business and value.
A Louisiana Press Journal narrative traces a dollar’s journey through a community. From motel guests to grocers, gas companies, service stations, shops, and a church offering, each recipient becomes a dollar richer as it changes hands. The chain highlights interconnected local commerce and civic life through alternating purchases and payments.
Greetings mark a Thursday celebration for a long list of names including Mrs Emmett Stephens Mrs FE R Jackson Robert Relford Larry Peak Alan Dale Smith Margie Shuck Jewell Alton Larry Warren Omer Todd Paden Harry Kammarmeyer Rebecca Lynn Crews Anna Durham Mrs Mike Bauer Ramona Thompson Mrs Harry Hildebrand Janet Lynn Holtkamp Mrs Leslie Sampson Kenneth E Yager Lt Donald E Yager Eddie Wayne Lay Mark Dwayne Heath Tyann Mundy Mrs Polly Exford Ann Calhoon and Gary Jennings.
TV listings show Mike Douglas fashion show and Frankie Avalon at 3 30 p m on Channel 4 The All Star Game expected to occupy prime time with a 6 30 p m Joe Garagiola special and a 7 00 p m game start Also David Frost interviews Kate Webb and the Lettermen at 7 30 p m The Bunkers dinner invitation episode closes the season at 8 30 p m Next week reruns of Cimarron Strip are planned 7 30 p m to 9 00 p m period Pentagon Papers topic on CBS Report at 9 00 p m Movies and local news rounds follow with various showings across channels including ABC NBC and CBS schedules
Adelle Davis and Orson Bean with Rosemary Clooney on Mike Douglas at 3 30 p m deliver nutrition and talk. Men at Law episode reruns at 6 30 p m on several dates. Col MacKenzie pursued by Indians at 6 30 p m on select dates. Betty Friedan Conway Twitty and Tony Randall appear with David Frost at 7 30 p m on 11. A Hawaii Five-O POW reunion murder case teased at 9 p m on 4 7. Movies include Miss Susie Slagle 1946 and Because They’re Young 1960. Channel listings run hours of morning to midnight with other program notes.
Hollywood AP interview with Richard Levinson and William Linke details their Columbo approach. They discuss designing a locked estate escape, the detective’s wit, and a battle of deduction, noting Columbo’s mud on a sunny day persona and plans for future projects.
Mexican Ledger lists publication details and postage rates. It notes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265. It outlines single copy price, carrier and mail rates by region, and office hours. It specifies Armed Forces rate at 1.25 per month.
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