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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1971
Page
2
The piece urges passage of House Bill 426 to protect about 800 miles of Ozark streams from cabins, privies and litter. It cites public hearings, an interim committee draft, and Missouri’s many river miles while warning against dam threats and stressing benefits for future generations and tourism.
A reflective verse cites biblical lines from Ephesians about unity and divine presence. It links serving the Father as a son to kinship with the speaker, highlighting spiritual kinship and shared purpose.
A letter from Mrs. J. J. Pulis Thompson urges readers to consider Bible passages condemning drunkenness and warns against voting for policies enabling liquor. The author links morality, human welfare, and societal harm, urging reflection on who one serves in public decisions.
Yesterday in Mexico on Sunday March 19 1961 Richard Garrett was elected president of the Hawthorne Elementary School PTA. Other officers named include vice president Mrs Donald Forrest secretary Mrs William DeMello treasurer Sidney Schaubacher and historian Mrs Harold Gamm. Committees for the two day Assembly of the Daughters of American Colonists were announced at the Captain John Hall DAC meeting hosted by Mrs Jewell Null.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details and rates including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO, postage paid, and subscription prices by region. Office hours are 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturday.
Birthday greetings are sent for Sunday to Eugene Sharp Bruce Webber Carol Williamson Elizabeth Smith Jack Hamilton Mrs John Renner Vandalia Mrs James Fulkes Gary Sydenstricker Mrs Harry E Todd Donald Davenport Gwendolyn Virginia West Mrs Marvin Munford Jacqueline Huntley Lorraine Wright Linda Ann Bybee Barney McNatt Jimmy Stuart Earl Barnes Wanda Meeks Mrs Earl Trower Barbara Ellen Clark Oneta Pearl Byrd Jessie Faye Crim with well wishes from family and friends.
The Daniel Boone Regional Library bookmobile will visit North Callaway Elementary Auxvasse on Wednesday March 24 from 9 30 am to 2 pm and in the Auxvasse community from 2 16 to 3 30 pm. On Thursday March 25 it will be at North Callaway High School Auxvasse from 9 am to 3 30 pm and on Friday March 26 at Hatton McCredie School from 9 30 am to 2 pm.
A letter from a sister asks how a five year old with remarkable memory and stage recall could be used commercially. The reply warns against turning gifted kids into showpieces, stressing social harm and mislearning outcomes.
Readers ask about a dark furry tongue and its causes. Irritation, infections, and antibiotics can foster a coated tongue. smoking darkens it. It is not usually serious and often improves after stopping antibiotics or smoking. tongue scraping may help temporarily.
AP TV writer Cynthia Lowry notes Arte Johnson shines in his NBC special aided by Bing Crosby Elke Sommer Billy de Wolfe Joe Flynn Peter Marshall and Nancy Kulp. The piece highlights Johnsons signature Laugh-In characters and a few weak sketches while praising a final serious song. It mentions upcoming TV sports and Jacques Cousteau program on BC as the evening lineup.
Unreported changes to television listings across stations in St Louis Hannibal Jott City Quincy and Columbia create confusion. Teletype News reports weather and channel shifts affecting KT VI KIO OTTUKIWA AKIOHTSY KROG TY and other local outlets.
Jacques Cousteau explores sumken caves in the Caribbean and the West Indies at 6 30 p m on Channels 2 and 3 Pat Carroll portrays a distressed mother on The Interns at 6 30 on 4 7 reruns of High Chaparral Andy Griffith and Love American Style David Frost hosts discussions and a clashing lineup of news dramas and movies across channels with This Property Is Condemned starring Natalie Wood and Robert Redford among scheduled features in late afternoon and evening hours
Discovery noon Channel 8 Exploring the Valley of Mexico traces Olmec to Aztec history. IHSA semi finals basketball noon on 10 and 11 with third place at 7 followed by the championship. NCAA regional finals doubleheader 1 and 4 with Channel 10 joining at 3. Motorcycle racing at 1 on Channel 3. Wide World of Sports includes auto championships, skiing, and bobsled at 4 on channels 2 and 3. CBS Golf Classic at 4 on 4,7,13. Movie and variety lineups throughout the day with classic films, Sports and news blocks, and late-night programming.
Channel 7 Camera Three features Italian mezzo Florenza Cossotte in arias from Verdi Cilea Mascagni and Cherubin at 10 00 a m. Abba Ebban Meets the Nation 11 00 and 11 30 on channels 4 and 7 13. USC Bush Meets the Press at 12 00 noon on 5 8 10. NIT Michigan vs Syracuse at 12 00 noon on 4 7 13. NBA Baltimore Bullets vs 76ers at 1 00 pm on 2 3. Detroit Red Wings vs Black Hawks at 2 00 pm on 4 7 13. The Cube at 2 30 5 Purge s Place at 3 00 10. Comment rung full house at 4 30 with Senators Scott Griffin Ervin Ford Patman. Newsmakers at 4 30 interviews Sen Symington. Perspective at 6 00 on 5 license to kill the drunken driver. Arte Johnson special Wer r ry Interesting at 6 00 on 3 with Crosby etc. Disney runs reruns Kidnapped at 6 30 on 5 8 10. Ed Sullivan lists stars at 7 00 on 4 7 13. ABC Movie Goodbye Charlie at 8 00 on 2 3 10 15. Bold Ones reruns The Day The Lion Died at 9 00 on 5 8 10. Movies include War of the Wildcats John Wayne at 12 00 noon on Channel 11 and The Woman in Green at 12 30 p m on 10. 34 Hours etc.
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