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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1971
Page
2
The piece analyzes the Laos battle showing South Vietnamese forces without US ground support failing to disrupt Ho Chi Minh network while North Vietnamese likely sustained heavy losses. It questions who truly won, noting uncertain enemy casualties and the incomplete early judgment.
Reverend Weldon Forman of Hopewell Baptist Church quotes Isaiah 53 5 and asks forgiveness for sins while thanking God for care and mercy in a reflective religious message.
Rep. F Edward Hebert steps forward with a plan to allow conscientious objectors to prove sincerity through three years of nonmilitary service. The idea, hailed by some as fair, envisions COs serving in Peace Corps VISTA Forestry and ecological projects rather than combat. It aims to address Supreme Court rulings while giving structure to draft policy.
The Mexico Audrain County Library adds new adult fiction including Touching by Gwen Davis Concerning the Death of Charlie Bowman by Michael Hammonds Other Side of the Sun by Madeleine L Engle. New non fiction lists Galatians Teaching Montessori in the Home Overweight causes cost and control Planning Your Vacation Home Macrame The Art of Creative Knotting Step by Step Macrame Out of Their League Physical Conditioning Through Weight Training Hunter s Handbook Duck Hunter s Bible Mirar Duel of Hagles Quiet Pilgrimage. New adult records feature Just Beautiful Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison Johnny Cash at San Quentin Gladys Knight and the Pips Greatest Hits Song of Easter.
Columbia Lewis E. Atherton a respected University of Missouri history professor is chosen to receive the annual Thomas Jefferson award presented on Jefferson birth date by the university.
A widow questions whether concealing grief after her husband’s death harmed her image. Ann Landers says townsfolk wanted a dramatic display, and praises the quiet widow while noting the social pressure to show emotion. Also includes a poem submission and a reader query about a hyena-like laugh and a reminder to request the Ann Landers booklet on parental limits.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains risks of dog mouth contact noting zoonoses include bacteria parasites and heartworm, with saliva contact possible but not common. Advice favors patting dogs and avoiding mouth kisses. Follow ups touch aspirin use rheumatoid arthritis and cleft palate care with guidance to seek pediatric or hospital treatment and a paid booklet on arthritis.
In the March 21 city primary Mexico City voters narrowed five candidates to four with Harold James John R Hopkins Harry Hildebrand and Charles J Broemser advancing while Thomas Johnson was eliminated A total of 700 ballots were cast.
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication, 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. Rates by area include 2.00 monthly carrier, 12.00 yearly Audrain and adjacent counties, 18.00 yearly all Missouri, 21.00 yearly out of state. Armed forces members pay 1.00 per month. Office hours posted as 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
A mishmash of channel listings for St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia and Quincy stations plus notes that unreported changes by stations cause weather and news listings to be erroneous. The item mentions Teletype News and Weather with several station codes and cities.
Evening schedule features Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree at 6:30 on channels 6 8 and 10 with narration by Sebastian Cabot and Pooh voiced by Sterling Holloway. Other items include David Frost interview at 7:30 on Channel 11 with Connie Stevens Melanie and Irving Caesar plus Africa Texas Style on ABC at 6:30 with Hugh O’Brien.
A dense schedule outlines guests like Don Knotts on channels five eight and ten with Edie Adams Barbara McNair and Louis Nye. Pat Boone appears on a religious program, Elvis spins in Spinout, and medical dramas from Marcus Welby to Hospital fill the slate.
AP reports late winter TV schedule churn with ABC proposing seven new series while ten established programs including those of Lawrence Welk Johnny Cash and Danny Thomas are dropped. The season brings anxiety for cast crew and especially actors from canceled shows facing sudden unemployment and a scramble for work. Betty Beaird recalls the impact of Julia’s cancellation and notes her own diversification into writing fashion and children’s TV ideas.
A birthday greeting lists Charles Bonsall Eddie Wolfe Lucille Fritch John Waggett Neema Genelle Young Jack Hendricks Danny Lee Gentry and Rebecca Louise Farris as celebrants with best wishes for Wednesday.
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