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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1971
Page
2
Editorial urges every Audrain County household to return the new job survey forms. Presiding Judge Russell Blackburn praises county cooperation to improve job opportunities by gathering farm data for local industries and attracting new plants to Missouri.
A short benediction style prayer requests divine victories of the Spirit for strength, direction, life, and salvation offered by Rev Edward C Malzer, pastor of Mexico Trinity United Church of Christ.
In Clayton residents clash over a two holer on the Hanley House lawn under restoration. APPS defends historic privies as American heritage, noting diverse designs from one to eight holes and rural refuge value amid war crime and corruption coverage.
Monroe County column attacks a Jefferson City proposal requiring licenses to feed livestock or poultry in any enclosure. The draft would force landowners to seek state approval to keep animals, even in fenced yards or pastures, provoking concern over city dwellers needing farmers permission before basic animal care.
Harry Hildebrand travels to Kansas City for a Lions Clubs of Missouri governors meeting to plan the June state convention in Kansas City. In local news Gary Stratton is crowned ugliest boy at Mexico High after the St Patrick's Day dance, with votes sold for a cent and the senior class netting about $55. Other candidates included Bill Lipsey Howard Pehle Ande Lowe and George Cline.
Saturday birthday wishes go to Earl E Precht Mary Creed Mrs Robert B Wood Mrs William Love Mrs Virgil Sapp Violet Mae Smith Mrs John Day Louis C Femmer Sharon Gail Powell Mrs Betty Duncan Connie Snell Mrs Fred Sumpter Brenda Duncan Jeri Day Randolph Mrs Walter R Hodges Andy Mark Mitchell Steven Paul Darling and Dr John Strehlman Belated greetings on Wednesday to Patrick Leon Williams.
Ann Landers warns readers about fake mate matching services and computer dating firms after stories of scams. Readers in Carteret New Jersey paid hundreds for dates over years with little or no refunds promised, while others received minimal results. The column urges caution and highlights that some seemingly respectable outfits may be fraudulent.
A medical column recounts Dr Thosteson stressing that blood in urine can signal bladder cancer, often detectable only by cystoscope. He urges timely testing despite discomfort, noting early detection saves lives, and answers readers on calcium in low fat milk.
Regional NCAA semifinals may shift schedules. Flip Wilson guests include Lily Tomlin Hamid Hamilton Camp and Ron Gaylord Burt Holiday. Hockey Blues Sabres game aired. Specials feature Arte Johnson Dick Cavett Merv Griffin guests with multiple network listings and film times across channels.
Friday Ledgerland lists a packed TV slate with Jacques Cousteau exploring Caribbean and West Indies caves at 6 30 p m on channels 2 and 3 Other highlights include Pat Carroll as a distressed mother on The Interns at 6 30 on channel 4 7 reruns of High Chaparral Andy Griffith and Love American Style with a busy morning lineup of CBS News Regis entertainment and classic movies across channels 4 7 13 and 11 spanning cartoons sports soaps and game shows
Television critic Cynthia Lowry discusses the spring season as reruns diminish, urging viewers to resist repeats. She notes only five regular series aired repeats Wednesday, predicts reruns will soon dominate, and calls out weak plots and a bungled CBS ending in Men at Law.
A scrambled page lists crossword clues and TV schedule fragments. It mentions names like NBCs Music Hall, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Sid Caesar, Barbara Eden, Anne Meara, and programs such as Jane Eyre on March 24, the Hall of Fame Easter show on March 26, and musical specials with Diahann Carroll and Queen Elizabeth II audience.
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