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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1971
Page
2
The editorial lauds the current generation as largely well-behaved and disciplined athletes who competed at the Ledger Jaycee Midwest Classic Track meet last week. It compares the meet’s records with those from the All American Track and Field Championships in suburban Chicago and national records from other meets.
A devotional reflection cites Psalm 51 10 urging a clean heart and renewed spirit. It argues many problems today arise from poor attitudes toward God, neighbors and self.
Opinion urges Missouri to slow a rushed gambling proposal in Jefferson City. It criticizes combining parimutuel betting with charity games and a state lottery, warns of unstudied consequences, and calls for airtight safeguards before a statewide vote. It notes uncertain ownership and control of tracks and doubts revenue would fix finances.
Page from Mexico MO Ledger dated Tuesday June 8 1971 presents a local news brief summary. It highlights community happenings, civic notices, and short reports typical of a small town newspaper page.
A reader questions marriage license procedures amid alleged clerical insensitivity toward same sex couples. Other letters share family money pressures with an adult son and a teen pregnancy, urging caution about forced marriage and offering guidance from Ann Landers.
Dear Dr Thosteson answers readers questions on postmastectomy bras causes of ringing ears and hair growth cataracts prevention vitamins headaches and general health. He notes foam rubber falsies and department store bras for prostheses and suggests contacting cancer societies for support, while offering a booklet on headaches and clarifying cataract removal timing.
Yesterday in Mexico a Kaiser Refractories technical center was dedicated by Frank M. Cashin president. The facility houses research development and raw materials staff and is among the industry’s most modern. Also noted Bradford Brett elected vice president of the University of Missouri Alumni Association and Joanna Dam-Mark Twain reservoir project seeking reauthorization. Col A J D Aruzzo said funds exist to complete preliminary studies. In other items Sgt Richard V Curtis awarded Bronze Star for Korea heroism. William Sidwell elected noble grand of Mexico ICCF. Hocker of Dairy Queen spoke at Rotary. Also listed county teacher certificates and local community notes.
Mexico Ledger lists office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. It details subscription prices by region including in-state and out-of-state rates, with special rates for armed forces members and carriers.
The listing covers St Louis and Ottumwa stations with Cardinal baseball at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 5 and various repeats and movies featuring Ryan O Neal, Elsa Lanchester, Namu the Killer Whale, and Love Hate Love. It notes NBC and network re runs, jur y duty comedy All In The Family, David Frost interview, Sixty Minutes finale, and multiple time slots across channels 2 3 4 7 8 10 11 12 13 with evening and late night programs and weather updates.
Mike Douglas hosts Dale Robertson Lynn Anderson and the Ritz Brothers at 3:90 p.m. on Channel 4. Afternoon Show features James Hakkas and Gene McNary discussing drug abuse at 4:00 p.m. on 5. Ricardo Montalban guest stars on the Men from Shiloh at 6:30 on 5 8 10. David Frost welcomes Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss on He & She at 7:30 on 11. Des O Connors Music Hall presents Jack Benny Connie Stevens and Jack Douglas at 8:00 on 5 8 10. Night Gallery offers Rod Serling stories starring Louis Hayward Rachel Roberts Agnes Moorehead rerun at 9:00 on 5 8 10. Elton John appears on the Cavett show at 10:30 on 3 and 12:15 am on ona.
AP writer Cynthia Lowry reviews a two hour PBS discussion on U S involvement in Vietnam. The debate centers on legality under international law, accountability up the chain of command, and whether rules of war are being violated. Panel includes lawyers professors veterans a war correspondent and two men accused of war crimes. Robert MacNeil moderates with focus on Nuernberg precedents and leadership responsibility. NBC Today opens with Mozart fragment performed by New York Philharmonic Chamber Quintet.
A birthday roundup extends best wishes to Russell Boswell and many neighbors including Mr and Mrs Bill Mattox Doris Gibbons Dr R L Barkelew Don McGee Steve Spradlin Mrs Fred Tompkins Bob Painter David L Fisher Mrs Jesse Lue and Linda Kay Ray.
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