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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1971
Page
2
The piece cites an FBI Bulletin with eleven tips to help parents curb shoplifting among youth. It stresses that shoplifting signals bigger trouble, labels thieves as criminals, notes long term consequences for youths, and urges parental monitoring, budgeting, transparency, and community involvement to deter theft. It adds a final suggestion that prevention before action avoids arrest and conviction.
A reflective scriptural excerpt contrasts triumphal pomp with humble arrival. It invokes Zachariah 9 9 and highlights meekness as nobility, linking Jesus entry to eternal salvation rather than loud pageantry.
Open Forum Editor notes Amos Ladd as a pivotal Audrain figure serving as Sheriff, Revenue Collector, County Treasurer, and Mexico mayor. He led extensive landholdings, helped establish Ladd’s additions, promoted Vandalia and Ward county farming, and aided Mexico becoming a rail hub. His son J Linn Ladd founded Vandalia Leader and Mexico Ledger. Amos rests in Elmwood Cemetery. Laddonia marks a centennial August 7 to 14 inviting all Audrain Countians to join.
A collection of reader questions and Ann Landers replies on marriage, name mix ups, public testimony, in law handling, and aging parents living with children. Includes humor and guidance on conflict, communication, and social issues of the era.
Dr Thosteson explains sciatica as a nerve irritation from the lower spine affecting the sciatic nerve in the leg. He notes trauma, arthritis, or stress can contribute and outlines diagnostic focus on locating pressure sources and possible causes such as infection or gout. He also answers questions on diverticulosis, rectal bleeding, cirrhosis and wine, ear noises in old age, and reassures about masturbation fears citing normalcy, while highlighting limits on personal replies.
Fire Chief Tom Merritt announced an auxiliary fire department made up of former firemen to assist regular crews in large fires or Civil Defense emergencies. The group includes Ernest Gallop Russell Haworth George Carlyle Leland Riley Earl Docekal Melvin Ward Ted Greanwood Paul Burson Ed Lowry and James Bradley. Three Kaiser Refractories transfers affect Mexico area staff Curt Searight Jr moves from St. Louis to Mexico as district sales manager and Russell Pardee moves to Oakland to head technical services while Richard Ames and Glen Ames shift to Mexico for technical roles. A flood relief airlift brought three Girl Scouts to Grand Glaize airport from Camp Pin Gak via six Mexico Flying Service flights. The city council voiced no intent to buy Missouri Power and Light Co water systems. Repairs to Central School are valued around 2500 with new girders joists floors ceiling and third floor stairway. Continental Banking Supply Co officials expect factory work to start Sept 1.
Birthday wishes go to Ferris Mundy and a list of local residents including Mrs Ralph Toalson Ford Hohlfeld Austin Braden Glenda Louise Wainscott Terita Ann Hayes Lyndell Cornett Mrs John F Jeventis Jr Tammy Scott Mrs Virgil B Williams Leon Burdick and twins Dana and Drew Smiley. Also noted are Mrs Lucille Myers of Centralia and Missy Ann Pollock of Sturgeon with a Saturday greeting for Mrs Virgil Bryant Willams.
Hollywood notes on television strategy describe how long running shows evolve. Lucille Ball shifts with Here’s Lucy as Desi Arnaz exits this fall while Lucy Arnaz and Gale Gordon remain. Gunsmoke will replace its doctor with Milburn Stone’s health issues prompting changes.
The Sunday schedule features Camera Three at 7 30 am Eskimos special, Frog Jumping Contest at 10 am, and Can Am auto racing in Watkins Glen at 1 pm. Also includes Cardinals Expos baseball at 1 pm and AAU International Champions from Verona Italy at 2 30 pm. Final round Westchester Open golf from Harrison at 4 pm and a Firecracker 500 tape at 4 pm on the 8th.
A fragment lists channels including KTIV from St Louis KTVO Ottumwa KMOX TY St Louis KS D TY St Louis indicating station identifiers and regional listings for broadcasting.
TV listings show Mike Douglas Show at 3:36 p.m. on Channel 4 with The Ace Trucking Co and Richard Boone as guests. The Interns pilot at 6:30 p.m. on channels 4 and 7. Robert Stack in Seek and Destroy at 7:30 p.m. across multiple channels. Also noted are various daytime and prime time programs and movies across stations 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,11,13 with news, sports, and special features including From dynamic schedules and ordinary listings.
Baseball: Oakland at Detroit pre game 1:00 p.m. with TV slots on multiple dates. Swimming and diving championships part of Wide World of Sports at 4:00 p.m. on select days. Golf Westchester Classic round three at 4:00 p.m. on select dates. Variety of TV programs including Welk show and NBC adventure theater at 6:30 p.m. with multiple celebrity actors. Boxing, Miss Universe pageant, and a slate of movies and cartoons fill the late day lineup.
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