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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1971
Page
2
The town outlines aims to beautify downtown sidewalks storefronts and lighting. While retail trade remains above average, officials note empty trees and bare courthouse grounds, planning new plantings and redecorations this summer to stay competitive with upcoming improvements downtown.
A devotional reflection notes that Jesus withdrew to a mountain to pray after sending the crowd away. It asks how believers can neglect prayer when the Son of God modeled retreat for communion with God.
In Denver Senator Barry Goldwater, addressing the Republican National Committee, offered cautious support for President Nixon's rapprochement with Peking. He urged Republicans to weigh Democratic options while noting the policy has not yet shifted and emphasizing dialogue to deter aggression and war.
The 1971 draft law reforms deferments and calls for a lottery system. Freshmen in 1970 71 may stay in college three years if grades stay up. Deferments end for most. new induction follows uniform lottery numbers. enlisting before order is issued required. College entrants may stay till semester end of induction order. Draft boards lowered age limit to 18 and capped to 65, pay rises to 4871 with 5000 combat bonus for three year infantry or equivalent service.
Alameda parents seek guidance as their college daughter moves in with a boyfriend of four months. They oppose the lifestyle, worry about younger siblings and grandparents, and ask how to handle the situation without cutting off support or visits. The exchange advises keeping communication open and limits on financial involvement.
Dr Thosteson warns any combustion heater including gasoline units can emit carbon monoxide. In drafty tents with good airflow risk is low. in tightly sealed tents a vent or open window is advised to maintain fresh air and reduce danger to children.
Dr Thosteson discusses acne scar treatment costs and cautions it is not a cureall, urging consult with a plastic surgeon or dermatologist and to obtain costs upfront. He also explains that venereal disease tests vary, with syphilis detectable by blood test after about a month while gonorrhea is not. He promotes a lay booklet available from The Mexico Ledger for further guidance.
In Mexico Missouri area F Gano Chance announces the first chapter of the John Birch Society. Also noted are a Highway 54 membership drive in Missouri, Audrain County Fair entries for a four day show with two 1000 dollar stakes and three 500 dollar stakes, and officers opening the Montgomery County Fair show.
The planned Apollo 15 lift off at 8 34 p m Mexico time would pre empt all day programming and lead to continuous reports through the week The schedule lists Mike Douglas program guest Rod McKuen Ginger Rogers and others at 3 30 p m and baseball Cubs vs Expos at 7 p m on various dates plus a lineup of talk shows games and weather listings for the day.
A collage of program notes listing Jack Valenti and Sonny and Cher at 7 30 p m, Reach for Glory at 3 00 p m, 24 Hours to Kill at 8 00 p m, and Hide and Seek at 10 30 p m. Also entries for Three Cheers for the Irish at 1 00 p m, various ABC CBS NBC news slots, and evening movies and talk shows with a mix of English dramas and crime films through the night.
Television listings show Apollo 15 schedule risk to primetime. Mike Douglas guests Al Unser Ginger Rogers and Dom DeLuise at 3 30 p m. Cardinals Mets pre game on channel 5 at 6 30 p m. River of Gold starring Ray Milland airs at 7 30 p m on channels 2 and 3. Daily schedule blocks from 4 to 13 include cartoons news and game shows with multiple film and movie options throughout the day and night.
William F Buckley Jr says public television offers a liberal environment but allows the conservative viewpoint on Firing Line He notes PBS reach and live interview flexibility while defending his Nation al Review hoax to claim credibility remains intact He describes the show as a mix of intellectual theatrical and emotional guest approaches
Wednesday celebration wishes go to Cynthia Elizabeth Senor and a group including James Pete Simmons of Centralia Miss Leila Pearl Hayes Roger Riney Billy Shrader John Cluster Vicki Clark John Goodman Howard Fennewald and Wanda Johnson with cake and candles.
Mexico Ledger details daily publication schedule at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri and outlines subscription prices by method and region including in state and out of state rates with a military rate and office hours for weekdays and Saturdays.
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