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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1971
Page
2
The editorial argues true pride comes from hard, demanding work and self-improvement, praising the Marine Corps stance that only the tough join and excel. It contrasts with a permissive view that lowers standards, urging readers to seek dignity in effort and achievement. It also questions symbolic titles and meanings tied to the cross in John 19 19.
A columnist reflects on youth alienation from adults and institutions amid debates on Vietnam, population, sex, and money. He notes armband suspensions and communication barriers, urges honest talks, and questions how many youths share this struggle. He advocates elders sharing reality, admitting mistakes, and inviting teens to converse openly.
A reader asks about a nosy neighbor entering her high security LA apartment and recalls Norfolk roots and unchanging habits. Ann cautions to adapt, noting Los Angeles isn’t Grand Rapids or Norfolk and urges change.
In To Your Good Health, Dr Thostegon explains that webbed toes, syndactylism, are functional and require no treatment. He notes finger webbing may need surgical release after X rays confirm bone alignment, and adds tips on cholesterol and a booklet offer from Dr Thosteson.
Yesterday in Mexico Sunday June 4 1961 Byard E Gosch of Hardin Junior High School is among 42 junior high science teachers chosen for a summer institute at Kansas State College Pittsburg. Sixteen First Christian Church youths attend Chi Rho camp. names listed. Other camp attendees named. Also noted are 1921 events: construction progress on a courthouse, a downtown traffic proposal, and a cafe menu from 1921 plus family travels and a marriage license issued in the Recorder's office.
Sunday birthday wishes go to Lillie Beth DeHart W H Vandeventer G L Torreyson John Cadwell Mary Elizabeth Zeigler Mrs Margaret Jones Jimmy Cox Jean Christian Mary Jolene Harrison Bobby Stephenson Mrs June Ross Gary Delamarre and Ann Kappelmann of Benton City.
NBC plans to retire the peacock in prime time as color TV becomes universal and audience clutter is trimmed. The move eliminates short spots and long credits while preserving credits for makeup and wardrobe. Ed McMahon and other promos shrink, but listings for guests remain in contracts.
Local TV guide lists Cardinal baseball and a Bobby Sherman special at 7:00 with the Cats in Cincinnati and The Fifth Dimension program. Other stations in St Louis Columbia and Quincy carry Billy Graham crusades, movie times, game shows, and children’s programs through the afternoon and evening.
An extensive TV and radio programming list for a day, detailing interviews with Johnny Cash, film showings such as Nine Hours to Rama and They Died With Their Boots On, and a wide roster of cartoons, news, sports events including the Belmont Stakes, and various talk shows and specials across channels 2 to 13. Includes times for baseball Indians vs Twins, Grand Prix of Monaco, and a slate of classic film and variety programs with multiple host and guest names.
Channel schedules detail camera three programs, sports, talk shows, and movies. Notables include Wilbur Mills Meets the Press at noon on multiple channels, Cards vs Reds at 1:15 p.m., and ABC Movie A Breath of Scandal with Sophia Loren at 4:00 p.m. all amid dense late afternoon and evening lineups.
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