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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1971
Page
2
An editorial praises downtown Mexico’s recent makeover with redecorated and lit buildings that attract shoppers and sustain values but argues landlords must accelerate modernization. It warns that new competition has arrived and aging structures risk falling behind unless further redecorating and upgrading occur promptly.
The message asks divine help to remember to share with those who do not know God. It asks for grace to give as freely as Christ has given. Includes a closing Amen and credits Rev. C. A. Trottier, minister at Mexico St. Paul CME Church.
The U S Post Office plans an eight cent stamp in May for Missouri's 150th anniversary. It marks a new first class surface rate, orange on black, and will be a collector's item reaching many homes and businesses. About 130 million stamps will be printed to honor Truman's 87th birthday and a Benton mural fragment.
In Vandalia a student underground paper addresses rumors about undercover narcotics agents. The piece argues no masks or guns are used, stresses a drug problem exists, and urges vigilant parental and civic action to protect youth and moral well being.
Irwin Shaw’s Rich Man Poor Man from Delacorte Press is praised as Shaw’s best work in years. The novel follows Rudolph and Thomas Jordache and sister Gretchen from poverty to success across postwar years into the 1970s, weaving a panoramic social tapestry with sharp observations on Vietnam and culture.
A reader asks how to tell relatives they cannot take fruit while farming for income and a teen girl confesses night time dreams about various men. Ann Landers replies with practical advice on boundaries and explains dreams as uncensored thoughts, then gives dating tips for a shy young man seeking conversation ideas.
Television listings show Dr. Seuss cartoon The Cat In The Hat at 6 30 p m on channels 4 7 and 13. Room 222 enlivens English class at 7 30 with Catch 22 replacing Silas Marner. Special shows feature Robert Young and The Family at 7 on channels 4 7 13 with Beau Bridges Dick Van Dyke Lee Grant Julie Sommars Jack Warden William Windom and others. News and movie slots mix with Danial Boone Dick Van Dyke and classic films including The Marriage Go Round and Random Harvest across channels and times.
In this health column, Dr Thosteson explains the glucosa sugar load test for diabetes as a screening tool, notes that fasting sugar can be normal, advises follow-up tests if suspicion remains, and cautions about annual screening. Also answers readers on driving with limited vision and male fertility variability, with brief guidance.
Eight district managers gathered with company president Davis Benning for the annual meeting in Mexico. In a jail scuffle an officer was injured as two prisoners attempted a breakout, and force restored order with two officers and a radio operator assisting.
The notice extends birthday greetings to Mrs J W Stowers Jim C Whitaker Sandra Jean Sud brook Venton Hays Cherita Gay Mackey Dale Sumpter Edward A Juenemann Marion Lovelace David Fairley Barbara Jean Mattox Oscar P Payne Mrs Herbert Plunkett Elsie Rodgers Larry York Sheryl Miller Laura Jane Collins Mrs Augusta Goodman Debbie Culver and Terry Dale Carlyle on Friday and to Billyle Duncan Jr on Thursday highlighting local community.
Mexico Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates show single copy 10c and mail subscriptions by region with yearly and semiannual options. Office hours run 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday and 8 00 a m to 3 00 p m Saturday.
A garbled broadcast table lists TV stations including KTVI and KTVE in St. Louis and Ottumwa, KMOX TV and KED TV in St. Louis, KHYA TV Hannibal, KREG TV Jeff City, KOMU TV Columbia, WEEM TV Quincy, plus Kole in St. Louis and a Weather News teletype. The entries mix channel numbers with city and state data, typical of a historical station directory.
Channel led listings show Flip Wilson hosting at 6 30 p m with Lena Horne Ray Stevens and George Carlin as guests Jim Nabors appears with Johnny Cash and June Carter at 7 00 p m on channels 4 7 13 Tronside puzzles at 7 30 p m David Frost women program features Mrs Norman Vincent Peale Barbara Loden Genevieve Gilles and Vina of Warhol films Gerry Grainger Also noted are CBS 24 Hours News Weatherman segments and a full day of morning daytime and prime time programs including movies Black and white era stars and classic shows listed with times and channel numbers for attention of viewers.
NBC and ABC program highlights capture Sugar Ray Robinson in a boxing scene on Mod Squad while Movie of the Week follows with River of Gold. NBC unveils fall lineup changes including cancellations and new series spins from World Premiere pilots Sarge Columbo and The D A.
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