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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1971
Page
2
The piece argues tv news should curb overreach and move toward accurate reporting. It foresees a shift from proclaimed total coverage to accountability, with government officials and audiences pressuring for balance, while warning against censorship and risks to the First Amendment.
A brief religious meditation cites Psalm 1:7 about God loving righteousness and the upright. It notes insight comes to those who meet conditions, care, and seek.
Mrs. Joe Johnson of Elsberry convenes a Missouri state drive to collect Betty Crocker coupons to fund a kidney machine through the Kidney Foundation in St. Louis. Joined by Mrs. Mary Heckler, Mrs. Floyd McDermit, and the Bell Telephone Pioneer Club of Hannibal, the effort seeks General Mills submission by Dec 31 1971 with April 16 starting collection countywide. Johnson urges expired coupons accepted and asks Missouri groups to unite under Pioneer Club leadership.
A reader asks about tax free gifts to newlyweds and the value of trust funds, arguing against unearned money shaping youth. Another writes about a relative who ruins books, and Ann advises marking borrowing boundaries to protect friendships and marriages. Ends with request for Ann Landers booklet on marriage.
Dr. Thosteson explains that a 100 percent salt reduction is not the goal and that very little added salt suffices. Natural salt in foods meets body needs, but in heart disease excess sodium attracts water, causing edema and added cardiac work. Avoid added salt and processed salted foods, seek low salt options, and note that some salt intake is unavoidable yet should be limited.
New Zealand Prime Minister Sir Keith Holyoake says he will visit Washington next month to meet President Nixon. He will travel to London for five nation Anglo-Malaysian defense talks and a SEATO council meeting in Bangkok.
Erroneous entries appear from unreported changes by stations across St. Louis Hannibal and surrounding areas. Listings include channels such as Kivi, Khoa, TS Kieg ty Jett City Ktvo Ottumea Kornu ty and others with notations for Weather News and Teletype News.
Channel schedule outlines NBC semi final NCAA game affects 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. coverage. NBC night features include Satchel Paige guest on David Frost at 7:30 and CBS and ABC films, interviews, and serials. Highlights include Casino Royale, Beaver, Lassie, Gilligan, and Dan August among a mix of movies, talk, and news across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13.
Friday ledgerland station listings highlight The Choice a medical drama about a woman torn between marriage and career. David Frost hosts guests Joan Baez and John Hartford. Gideon play and Cannon movie pilot feature on prime time. Hockey between St Louis Blues and Golden Seals noted.
AP Television writer Cynthia Lowry reviews NBCs two hour Jane Eyre adaptation starring George C Scott and Susannah York as Jane and Rochester. Delbert Mann directs a faithful production with moody performances and atmospheric settings though some dialogue and motivations feel odd. ABCs summer lineup shifts include reruns and new replacements like It Was a Very Good Year and Love on a Rooftop with Doonican and Carne as changes occur in May and June.
Louis Armstrong, age 70, undergoing treatment for a heart ailment at Beth Israel Hospital, developed a pulmonary infection and had a tracheotomy. A hospital spokesman said he was breathing more comfortably after the operation on Wednesday. He entered the hospital on March 15 for heart treatment.
Saturday celebration includes Howard Richards and a long list of honorees such as Mrs W Noel Scobee Mrs Charles Gibbs Anthony Graves Ruby McCord William Byrd Donnie Harrison Richard White Anthony Wiseman Roy Kent Donald O Neal Dennis White Dorothy Castle Everett McMurtry Mary Herron Mrs Henry Nichols Paul Scott and Mrs Charles Young Mrs Carl Newbrough recognizing their birthdays with cake and candles
Margaret Ann Wright of Hardin Junior High School outspelled 32 Missouri and Illinois winners to capture the regional spelling bee title in Hannibal. Also, a Saturday gathering in the Gold Room at Hotel Hoxsey featured Pat Cox Linda Fisher Bill Henry and Kenny McGee entertaining friends. Miss Byrd Crum of southwest Mexico runs a farm once thriving but reports a major theft case following a string of hen losses and a night watch with a double barreled shotgun and a weasel clue. Easter observances and church finery mark Mexico area celebrations with a club egg hunt and Crusade Commandery breakfast.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St, Mexico Missouri, pricing by mail and carrier, monthly and yearly rates for Audrain and nearby counties, all other Missouri counties, out of state, and armed forces. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:36 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
Two vintage vehicles offered for purchase. A 1969 Ford Falcon 2 door sedan with a 6 cylinder engine and automatic transmission. A 1968 Chrysler 300 8 door hardtop equipped with V-8, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, bucket seats, and a console. Asking price for the pair is $2395.
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