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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1971
Page
2
An editorial warns that power and money can destroy individuals and the race when misused. It highlights Roy Wilkins as a bright example, cites black leaders who failed, and laments young blacks on campuses who neglect power’s dangers. It stresses that misuse harms both the race and the nation.
A religious reflection noting Exodus 6 12 and the contrast between human doubt and trust in divine plans. It emphasizes that neither fear nor doubt should impede God’s intent for people, urging reliance on faith over personal insecurity.
Five Mexico residents incorporated as Mexico Egg Ranch in January. The 9000 hen operation now yields about 1800 eggs daily and aims for full production within months. Orivia Mackey, president, said construction and operation plans were set for February with all stockholders pushing to start production early this summer.
Greeting notes send best wishes to Margie Mae Shock Mrs Harold Zeigler Mary Delores Griffin Mary Koran Lad donia Raymond Weber Kathy Jean Holtkamp Terry Brown Carol Cluster Winona Pulis Bonnie Cox Linda Powell Michael Wayne Darby Greg Marlee Mrs Paul Davis Teresa Blum on Wednesday from well wishers in a local column.
Readers share tough truths about modern college life with higher pressures and empty mailboxes. A letter warns about sun lamp misuse, listing safety steps and warning signs, while another discusses dating older partners and the “dead battery” metaphor, urging candid advice.
Dear Dr Thosteson offers guidance on preventing a second stroke focusing on weight, blood pressure, rest, activity, and emotional balance. Advises not smoking, avoiding excessive stress, moderation in alcohol, and gentle use of affected limbs. Also answers questions on raw mushrooms, psoriasis, alcohol in pregnancy, and mycosis with concise medical notes.
A historical listing shows television stations across cities including St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal and Quincy with channels 2 3 4 5 8 11 12 and options such as News Weather and Teletype. The entry notes station brands like Kivi KTVO KMOX TV KHGA TV KOMU TV and KOPLr with various city references.
TV guide summary lists Jose Feliciano and Richard Deacon with Mike Douglas at 3:30 p.m. NBC Comedy Theatre spoofs with Nanette Fabray and Ricardo Montalban at 7 p.m. Movies include Who's Minding the Mint and Eye of the Cat at 8 p.m. Cartoon and soap lineups follow. late-night talk shows feature Joey Bishop replacing Johnny Carson at 10:30 p.m. Checks include Slander and Pinky among daily film slots. network news and variety programs pepper the schedule.
TV listings note the debut of the eight week pop variety series Make Your Own Kind of Music at 7 00 p m tonight with performances by Herb Alpert the Carpenters Mark Lindsay the New Doodletown Pipers and A Hirt. Also Cimarron Strip returns at 7 30 p m on 4 7 13 and features 1967 western stars.
Hollywood interview with Godfrey Cambridge describing his craft and character study. He explains patterning roles on real people, notes his weight loss, and recalls method of wearing a hat and cufflinks as part of a detective look.
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