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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1971
Page
2
Editorial notes a new college language that muddles thought. It lists favored terms such as confrontation dichotomy middle class values establishment student activists and radicalized phrasing and mocks overly long sentences as signs of erudition. The piece interprets a sample sentence to mean public misunderstanding of campus events.
A meditation on Psalm 32 5 stating confession brings forgiveness and relief from sin. It contrasts unconfessed sin with a happy state of being forgiven and renewed through repentance and divine mercy.
Gov. Warren E. Hearnes is urged to veto a late Legislature bill lifting truck length to 72 feet, amid opposition from the State Highway Department and safety groups. Proponents cite minor overhangs, while critics warn of longer, harder to pass loads on narrow roads. Observers note future pressure for wider trucks and triple-trailer trains. Hearnes can veto to preserve road safety.
Huang Hua, China’s first ambassador to Canada and a veteran diplomat, was known for sharp anti US stances at the Korean talks and later led China’s missions in West Europe Africa and the Middle East. He served as ambassador to Egypt and Ghana and remained abroad during China’s Cultural Revolution era.
A birthday note lists individuals celebrating on Monday and Tuesday. Names include Russell L Davis Dorothy Branham Donald Roberts Kenny Davis Nancy Sterner Howard Ray Mann Mrs Gordon Elliott Mrs Furnish Wood Debbie Martin and many more. The message extends warm greetings and well wishes.
A composite of letters to Ann Landers covers teen sex regrets 16 year old Trapped By The Past seeking change, a reader offended at misused doctor titles, a clairvoyant scam, and a love triangle with a married man. The advice urges self reform, caution, and leaving destructive situations.
A column discusses silo gas dangers and how to respond. Expert tips stress using blowers to vent enclosures, avoiding filter masks in airless spaces, and employing lifelines for rescues. Guidance cites three mask types and warns about oxygen depletion in confined areas, urging safety from National Safety Council resources.
Yesterday in Mexico sources report about 150 Audrain farmers planning a 30 car caravan to Des Moines for the NFO convention. Charles T. Lierheimer predicts a record turnout. Also noted: John A. Walstrom elected president of Shell Caribbean Petroleum Co. and other local appointments and returns from Korea and Japan.
Erroneous listings noted for stations KMV and KVO, Ottumwa KO M O TV, Kid TV St Louis KHQY Hannibal KOMU TV Columbia WEEN TV Quincy KPL Jeff City Mexico Sea TV and Teletype News 12 Weather. Unreported changes by the stations may cause inaccuracies in channel lineups and schedules.
NBC schedules include Children's Theater at 6:00 a.m. on channels 6 8 10, baseball Red Sox vs White Sox at 1:18 p.m. on channels 3 5 8 10 with a 1:00 pregame, Wide World of Sports live Rams Oilers at 3:30 on channel 2, National PGA Team Championship golf at 4:00 on channels 6 8 10, Adventure Theater at 7:00 on 5 8 10 starring Lauren Bacall in a twin sisters mystery, NBC Movie The President’s Analyst at 7:30 on 3 5 8 10, plus a list of 5:00–11:00 p.m. programs and CBS/NBC/Country Music shows.
TV listings show Camera Three with An Elegant Legacy and Clancy Brothers at 10:00 a.m. Channels 7 and 13. Baseball: St. Louis Cardinals versus Phillies in Philadelphia at 12:40 p.m. on Channels 3,5,8,10 with pregame at noon. Jeopardy of schedules includes various films, religious programs, and sports coverage across channels with multiple time slots and special features.
A busy schedule runs from 3:30 p m with Three On A Match hosted by Bill Cullen on Channel 5, through afternoon features and discussions with Otto Nuttli, to Gunsmoke and NBC Comedy Theater at prime time. The page catalogues movies, game shows, and guest appearances including David Frost, Ingmar Bergman, and Frank Capra with a dense, station-by-station grid of times and channels.
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