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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1971
Page
2
The text reflects on humanity’s historic exploration from the frontier of the West to the space age sparked by Apollo 8. It urges rededication to future challenges, noting that progress begins with a single step and that the universe offers an endless frontier for generations to come.
A reflective piece on recognition and unity notes that true bonds require conscious effort and mutual concern beyond mere acquaintance, emphasizing meaningful relationships and shared human interest for lasting ties.
The Sikeston Daily Standard recalls how Benjamin Franklin inspired iron stoves with warming ovens and water tanks. Teakettles sang above fires, boiling water for thawing pumps, making hot mash for hens, and aiding crises. The kettle became the heart of home in farm life.
A July 14 1561 report covers US housing policy aiding Mexico population towns under 50 000 with reduced backing for urban renewal. It also notes the Mexico Legion tying for District Eight after a 4-1 win over Jefferson City, list Mexico players, and details Independence Day events and parade plans led by Robert Finley Col C R Stribling and Col H L Beynon. Additional items include Audrain County Courthouse dedication plans a shout out to fans, a college audit initiative at Hardin College, Western Union resuming money transfers to several European countries, a medical column on chronic low blood pressure and a query about farm milk vitamin content with partial college notes.
In the health column, readers discuss the dangers of unpasteurized milk and the rationale for pasteurization. Other letters request advice on altitude health for heart patients, mole removal, and stubborn head lice. The piece also features Dr Thosteson’s cholesterol booklet and reader mail policy.
A reader, a 22-year-old female, laments dating an older man and urges 22-year-olds to prefer older men only if they truly mature. Another query asks about penicillin allergy and VD treatment for children, with guidance to use other antibiotics and emphasize sex education. A third letter complains about wedding thank-you notes and urges better etiquette, prompting Ann Landers to defend etiquette training and promote her Marriage booklet for 50 cents.
A Friday birthday shoutout to Ronnie Bird Doris Griffith Larry Atterberry Walter H James Lillian Lierheimer Roger Gardner Mildred Martin Iva McCown Rita McGee Mrs Donald Dean Leslie Sampson Ray Chellinsky Maud Fisher Jack Turner Mrs David Fisher and Harold G Byrd with cake and candles at the event.
A mis printed Teletype News summary notes channel changes and weather updates across several stations. Stations include Ktvo Ottumwa KMOX TV St Louis KSD TV St Louis KHGAty Hannibal KOMY TV Columbia WEAM TV Quincy and KPL St Louis with self city Mexico listed among errors.
Adelle Davis and others appear with Mike Douglas at 3 30 p m. Bets on Men at Law and Col MacKenzie lead the night. Betty Friedan Conway Twitty and Tony Randall on David Frost and more. Also Dinah's Place Gomer Daniel Boone Gilligan Memory Game plus a string of news and movies across channels 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13.
NBC Playhouse features Richard Egan in an Indian and Army battle story at 6 30 pm while David Frost and George Carlin join Margaret Mead and James Baldwin at 7 30 pm Also Tom Jones special with Nicol Williamson Lulu air at 6 30 pm Carlin appears on Ironside at 7 30 pm and the Vic Damone show features Charley Weaver at 9 pm The slate includes daytime programs, movie airings, and news throughout the day with Jake Douglas on Mike Douglas at 3 30 pm and various children's shows in the morning including Sesame Street and Underdog.
Hollywood AP report describes Stage 27 heat during filming of The Deadly Dream with Lloyd Bridges and Janet Leigh. Alf Kjalen discusses directing and length of 90 minute formats for ABC CBS and NBC weekend movie packages under Lillian Gallo at 20th Century Fox.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule, address at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265, pricing by mail and carrier, and office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with Saturday hours 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Also notes rates for in-state and out-of-state subscriptions and armed forces members.
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