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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1971
Page
2
An editorial argues Mexico should adopt a penny sales tax to cut real estate taxes and end the personal property tax on household goods. It notes 34 Missouri cities have done so, reducing real estate taxes, and urges voters to approve the plan to fund broad city needs, prioritizing street repair.
The piece notes long term marijuana studies underway with results due by end of 1971. It cites state laws against possession and sale, with 23 states applying misdemeanors. Nebraska imposes seven days in jail for first offenses, and Missouri ranges from six months to a year in county jail up to 20 years in prison. It warns marijuana is not a light matter and leaves a permanent criminal record.
A devotional reflection cites Psalm verses and a saint’s counsel to pray without ceasing. It warns that even good men slip and may sign off from prayer, urging readers to maintain an attitude and spirit of prayer throughout the day.
A reader shadows Dear Ann Landers with topics from blond myths to dieting and family strife. The column answers questions about sociological myth busting, hosting dinners on a diet, a freeloading brother in law, a harsh teacher, and alcoholism, offering practical counsel and urging direct engagement with issues.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains neck traction to ease spinal nerve pressure from arthritic changes. A pulley and head harness apply 5 to 10 pounds to slightly separate the spine and stretch muscles, potentially giving long lasting relief. Blood in urine should always be investigated.
A reader from Vandalia writes to criticize the Feb 23 financial statement print, urging reprint in larger type. The letter argues against a proposed 1 cent tax and liquor by the drink, contending taxes burden residents and harm local commerce and safety, urging readers to vote against both measures. The author, Mrs. Eugene Sharp, notes broader concern from Audrain County taxpayers.
Greetings to Mrs. William Vanlandingham A A Mitchell Wilfred Thompson Jr Olivia Graves Glen Erdel Verna Bell Haislip Larry Dishman Frank Anthony DiBlasi Erma Marie Gibson Homer W Willig Bertha Spurling Arlene Southwick Billy Traynor Mrs T B Lumpkin Linda Lou Wright Johnnie Swenson and twins Tonnetta and Lannetta Nunnelly on Wednesday from the community.
Erroneous listings may occur from unreported changes by stations. Stations include Ty channels Khga tv Hannibal Keeg tv Jett City Kortu tv Columbia Mexico See Tv Weem tv Quincy Teletype News Kolr St Louis Weather 12.
Tonight features Gunsmoke two part drama with Dack Rambo and Jeanette Nolan at 6 30 p m on channels 4 7 18 plus Phillis Diller on Red Skelton at 6 30 p m on channels 6 8 10 Lucy Meets the Burtons rerun at 7 30 p m on channels 4 7 13 and David Frost guests with Jim Webb Flip Wilson and Sunday's Child at 7 30 p m on channel 11 ABC Movie The Flim Flam Man with George C Scott at 8 00 p m on channels 2 3 plus shows with Dick Cavett Richard Benjamin Paula Prentiss Alan Sues Dr Gilbert D Bartell and more
TV listings and program notes show Don Knotts and other performers at 7 pm on channels 5 and 10. ABC Movie at 7 30 on channels 2 and 3 features Yuma with Clint Walker. NBC magazine 60 Minutes at 9 00 highlights a White House dinner and Ron Lyle profile. Basketball Michigan vs Illinois at 6 pm on channel 10. Also various soaps, games, and news across channels 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 13.
Cynthia Lowry surveys ABCs Incident in San Francisco a two hour movie style pilot about a Good Samaritan police probe and a witness hunt with Richard Kiley Christopher Connelly and an editor. NBCs Children Theatre Circus Town profiles Peru Indiana circus buffs with training scenes. Joyce and Barbara For Adults Only debuts on New York station with two interviewers and David Frost tone.
William S. Lowe announced the retirement of Richard Bradley vice president and director of research and engineering after 37 years with the A. P. Green Fire Brick Co. since February 1949 in his current role.
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