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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1971
Page
2
An editorial asserts television shapes modern attitudes by reducing complex geopolitics to 30 minute summaries. It mocks diplomatic correspondents and warns that media framing may presage disaster, suggesting news depth is as thin as film and as brief as a commercial break.
A concise moral reflection urges readers to turn ideals into action rather than mere words. It cites James 1 22 about being doers of the word and avoiding empty sound. The note emphasizes practical faith and accountability.
Kansas City Times notes President Nixon defends his Vietnam strategy as a steady course toward troop withdrawal. He cites a monthly 12,500 reduction with a plan to raise the pace, and states by May 1 Vietnam troop totals will be 284,000 unless disaster occurs. The piece frames his April briefing as signaling a continued, definite policy amid public scrutiny.
A detailed review of Len Deighton’s Bomber from Harper, price 7.95, set in 1943 during a colossal bombing raid. The narrative follows an English bomber base, a German night fighter base, and a Ruhr town, presenting action and human questions about warfare.
Local page compiles brief items from Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Tuesday March 9 1971 with community notices, small items and public notices. Reads as compact rural community record outlining upcoming events and local developments.
Thursday marks celebrations birthday wishes for Kenette Kemp James Bealmear Jennie Sue Hord Mrs J R Bryson Mrs George Lierheimer Iris Selsor Steven Dale Barker Hobart W George Mary Agnes Beckett Thelma Louise Jesse C C Jennings Mrs Houston Righter Patricia Ann Flynn Janice Shivers Joe Nease B J Ross Joy Lynn Owens Dorothy Hinton Auxvasse Freida Buffington Linda McDonald Alan Williams Farber Kevin Hamlett Laddonia Pearl Simpson Shannon Bush Kenneth Brookins Sharon Henderson and more local names.
Ann Landers argues chiropractic lacks scientific basis and cites U S Health Education and Welfare and Quebec College of Physicians and Surgeons to reject the field. She warns readers against relying on chiropractic cures and urges seeking medical care when needed.
Dear Dr Thosteson answers family health queries about chocolate milk for a year-old, its effect on teeth, and whether a toddler can drink flavored drinks or should stick to water. He notes chocolate milk aids calcium intake and may not harm mineral absorption, but sugar and caffeine in certain drinks require caution. He also covers epilepsy treatment, rhinoplasty payment plans, and the impact of spicy foods on children.
Mayor John R Hopkins officially opened the newly enlarged Montgomery Ward store with Dan Jones as manager. The day’s items also include A P Green Co announcing its eighth annual $3000 scholarship for a Mexico High School graduate, and Beta Sigma Phi hosting Topics in the Tropics at Fashion Fiesta.
Erroneous entries show scattered channel numbers and city names including St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Jett City and Quincy with fragmented station labels and unreported changes. The note references Teletype News Weather and other weather stations suggesting incomplete listings across multiple markets.
Channel schedules list Don Knotts at 7 with Michael Landon John Davidson Charles Nelson Reilly and Gloria Loring. Major showcases include Burns Ball, Burnett with Frost at 7:30. Evening features River of God pilot, Vanished second half, Archies Family juror episode, Marcus Welby rabies case, and CBS News special New Voices in the South with state governors. Also segments with Dick Cavett Merv Griffin Carson and many film choices across networks.
TV guide style listings show Cat In The Hat at 6 30 p m on channels 4 7 and 13. Substitutions in English class Room 222 at 7 30 on 2 3. Special programs include Robert Young and the Family at 7 p m on 4 7 13 and David Frost guests at 7 30 on channel 1. Movies include Dangerous Exile on 11 at 1 p m and The Naked Edge on 13 at 10 30 p m.
NBC launches its four hour two part adaptation of Fletcher Knebel's Vanished set in the White House around the disappearance of a president’s adviser and a nuclear scientist. Richard Widmark stars as the president with James Farentino as the press secretary and a large cast including Eleanor Parker and Robert Young. The second segment airs tonight amid ongoing news turmoil.
Television and radio outlets used AP round by round reports to cover the Frazier Ali heavyweight bout. CBS Radio aired the instant status as soon as Frazier won and TV interrupted programs with bulletins. Networks discussed future tape rights with ABC reportedly rejecting a $500000 deal.
MMA Cadets present a band and glee club pop concert Thursday at 8 p.m. at Missouri Military Academy directed by Mayor Paul Cherches and Capt. Fred Mauk. The program features marches and show tunes, with the public invited and many parents expected on campus for the furlough starting the next day.
NBC viewers saw Joan Kennedy wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy perform piano and banter with Andy Williams and Henry Mancini on Williams show taped at NBC. She faced cue-card mixups and stuck keys but finished Debussy First Arabesque solo, choosing Love Story theme for another. Williams conceived the appearance after skiing with the Kennedys.
Trombonist Terry Clark from the NBC Orchestra will perform with the Bonfils High in band in a concert in March in New York City.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details, rates, and office hours. Rates cover in state, adjacent counties, other Missouri counties, and out of state, with special pricing for armed forces. Office hours shown for weekdays and Saturdays.
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