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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1971
Page
2
The piece recalls a tall youth with long hair and steel rims watched by locals near Whittier High School. It notes schools are out and questions if the red youngster will amount to anything as he moves through town and past acquaintances.
In a fragmentary account, references to Jaycee Wives, Commerce to Gamma Lambda, and the Miss Missouri 71 pageant surface. It mentions sorority experiences, television appearances, and a desire to represent Missouri and Mexico in future competitions.
The survey notes that despite progress, Negroes lag whites in most social and economic areas. It reports the median black family income around $6,520 last year, 50 percent higher than 1960 and 64 percent of white income, with 58 percent of blacks ages 25 to 29 having completed high school last year.
A 1970 census style review shows blacks aged 18 to 24 nearly doubling college enrollment to 7 percent of total, with more entering professional and technical jobs, though two fifths remain in low paying labor and farm roles. Home ownership rose to 42 percent for Black households, up 4 points on whites, while southern residence dropped from 60 percent in 1960 to just over 50 percent in 1970 as migration to the North and West accelerated.
The Missouri Sheriff's Association will convene for its annual state convention here on August 15 to 17 with Sheriff Delgar Wella of Fayette as president. Howard County and Audrain County sheriffs coordinating arrangements note it is the first time the event occurs in Mexico, with officials aiming to host the gathering here.
Dear Ann Landers questions psychiatry and heredity while praising therapy for some. she notes 50-50 odds of recovery and argues therapy can relieve hostility and hidden feelings. A separate letter from House Divided requests whether to cash a guest’s check for a cracked toilet seat after they offered payment.
Dr Thostesen notes hair thinning is common after 65 due to reduced scalp activity and natural aging. Skin disease signals require dermatological care. avoid home remedies. Gentle handling, limited brushing, and realistic expectations help. watch for dandruff and scalp health.
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Apollo 15 progress reports interrupt regular programming with lunar orbit around 3 PM. Mike Douglas show features the Carpenters and Bill Dana at 3:30 PM on Channel 4. George Hamilton defecting to North Korea stars in NBC Action Playhouse at 6:30 PM on channels 5 8 10. David Frost hosts Garfunkel Candice Bergen and Ronnie Dyson at 7:30 PM on channel 1. Prime movie slate includes A Slight Case of Murder at 1 PM on 11 and The Great American Pastime at 3 PM on 2. Other features: Vic Damone with guests at 9 PM on 5 6 10. assortment of News and game shows throughout the evening.
Friday Ledgerland station listings show a lunar landing scheduled around 5 15 p m interrupting regular programming. Guest lineup on Mike Douglas includes Joe Frazier Morey Amsterdam Ginger Rogers Hildegarde Knef. Cardinals baseball vs Phillies listed at 6 30 and 7 00 p m on channels 5 7 10.
TV writer Jerry Buck reports Roger Moore and Tony Curtis headlining ABCs new adventure comedy The Persuaders. Filmed across England Scotland Wales France Spain and Italy, the series pairs Curtis as Danny Wilde with Moore as Lord Brett Sinclair, an aristocratic Englishman with a silver spoon. Moore recalls his early career, rivaling Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy in ambition and noting his St. Martens era and Maverick guest stint influenced his TV comeback.
Greetings are extended to Larry Lahs Charley Meyers Robert Peak Frances Ritter Dale Barnett Marjory Kay Chaney Belinda Sue Frosch Mrs L F Admire Mrs Oscar Payne Paula Gail Tilden Mrs Don Tilden Madeline Levick Mrs Neil Nielsen Robert A Miller and Connie Gallagher with best wishes for their special day.
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