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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1971
Page
2
The editorial discusses The Gerber Report by Dr. Alex Gerber aiming to curb bad medical practice and unnecessary surgery. It praises American health care while urging all professions to welcome constructive criticism to drive continued progress.
A devotional reflection citing Exodus 2 9 about Pharaohs plot and Israels deliverance. It emphasizes Gods providence in hopeless cases and urges trust in Him for guidance and wages of care.
Open Forum requests readers to mail General Mills Betty Crocker coupons by December 31 to fund home dialysis machines for kidney disease patients in Missouri. Organizer Mrs. Joe Johnson lists local reps Mrs. Mary Heckler and Mrs. Floyd McDermitt, Elsberry address 63343, urging immediate support to reach the goal.
On Sunday June 11 1961 Mexico youths from First Christian Church headed for a Christian College conference in Columbia. The Mexico Ramblers lost 7 2 at Green Field as Rich Thoenen yielded three early runs then shutout the Athletics. Mexico Legion surged to a 6 2 win over Eldon to seize first in District Eight on a Bill Ellis one hitter. Monday June 11 1951 Grand Ave closure vote failed 3 2 with 290 signatures backing reopening. In Mexico MO Ledger notes Audrain County scholastic honors at Central College Fayette and local students among top ranks. Saturday June 11 1921 school levy trimmed to 1 00 from 1 05 and business changes as G B Null retires sale of North Jefferson grocery to J B Quisenberry. A P Green and Elizabeth Green head to Europe. C W Cadwell injured in car crank incident.
A reader laments thoughtless comments after a spouse’s death and an inept remarriage remark. In a separate note a teen seeks help for uneven sideburn growth and a dermatologist may help. A Bel Air reader complains about nuisance calls about barking dogs and is offered a playful closing.
Readers ask about mole origins, cancer risk, and removal. Dr Thosteson notes moles are often hereditary, may be unseen for years, and irritation can raise cancer risk. Remove by dermatologist. avoid self removal. Also answers on colitis, raw eggs risks, circumcision, and exercise guidance. A booklet on venereal disease available for 35 cents.
A birthday notice congratulates Glen Rose Harold Jesse Leslie Hartegan Miss Anne Bledsoe Wallace Dowell Mark Fairley Mary Fred Thompson Jerry McDonald Kimberly Williams Howard Smith Demetrios Tsikalas Warren Hale and Mrs J W Given of Martinsburg.
Cynthia Lowry notes TV correspondents mock sentiment as Tricia Nixon and Eddie Stevens prepare to wed this weekend. Networks plan extensive coverage with previews and roundup specials, CBS hiring Lynda Johnson Robb to add commentary. Public interest runs high among viewers for details of gowns and guest menus.
Television listings show Deborah Kerr thriller The Innocents at 7:30 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13, plus Harold and friends on CBS at 3:00 4:00 p.m. The schedule also notes reruns across the night including Lost Horizon and Johnny Guitar, with coverage of news and interviews and a White House wedding special on Saturday.
A comprehensive Saturday schedule features the Giants vs Mets at 1 p.m. on channels 3 5 4 10, White House wedding cancels regular programming, NBC news from 5 to 6, and notable programs including the King family June salute at 3:30 p.m. on channel 4. Also listed are Wide World of Sports at 4 p.m., golf from Charlotte at 4, NBC movie repeats, and multiple children's and classic film slots across channels 2 3 8 10 11.
Sun day Ledgerland lists highlights across channels with Paris As You Remember It airing on Camera Three at 7 30 a m on channel 4 and a child friendly Hot Dog program at 10 a m on channel 5 Metropolitan mayors Meet The Press noon on 5 8 10 Hubert Humphrey guest on Issues and Answers at 12 30 p m on 3 plus a Daylong film and sports slate including Spring nationals drag racing 1 p m on 3 5 Wide World of Sports Monaco Grand Prix and surfing 1 p m on 3 24 Hours 2 Sacred Heart 6 See Tv News Weather Mass and religious programs fill the day with a heavy TV schedule ranging from cartoons to gospel shows and film screenings.
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