Editorial claims Joe Colombo is a bum and Mafia boss
A strongly critical editorial targets Joseph Colombo as a powerful Mafia figure and insult to Italian Americans. It accuses him of intimidation, perjury, and racketeering while praising his campaigns and a Madison Square Garden rally, and notes disputed actions around The Godfather film and civil rights groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Colombo
Namby Pam
New York
Joe Colombo
Joe
Mafia
National Council
FBI
League
Staten Island
Madison Square Garden
Frank Sinatra
Cosa Nostra
John.j. Marchi
People
Looking for Meaning in Scripture Luke 7:24
A reflection on how expectations shape interpretation as readers seek comfort or inspiration in the Bible. The passage cites John the Baptist and emphasizes that what people seek guides what they perceive, suggesting perception follows desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Sex researcher questions Lib at Missouri conference
Virginia E. Johnson of the Masters Johnson team at Washington University argues female identity need not come from contraception. Speaking at the Missouri Status of Women Conference in Columbia she cautions against extreme unisex ideology while praising women’s liberation and urging reevaluation of traditional roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Mo
Virginia E. Johnson
Masters-Johnson
Washington University
Missouri Status of
Mrs. Johnson
Women’s Liberation Movement
Mexico Ledger notes March 27 1971 events
Local page documents events for Saturday March 27 1971 in Mexico with brief notices and community items. Names, places, and dates reflect local civic, business, and social happenings of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Fire chief pushes for new station in Rehoboth
Fire Chief Walter Goff in Rehoboth Mass says the 20 year old fire station is a potential fire trap in a former one room schoolhouse. He urges the town to fund and build a new station to replace the aging facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth
Mass
Walter Goff
Dear Ann Landers Columns on Family and Insecurity
Readers seek guidance on blended family names for a step-grandmother, reciprocal generosity in in law relationships, and self-destructive eating habits linked to relationship frustrations. Ann Landers counsels using Auntie temporarily, explains insecurity drives stingy reciprocity, and cautions about publicizing personal contact while offering help resources.
Sciatica Can Be Chronic Says Dr Thosteson Column
Dear Dr Thosteson answers readers about chronic sciatic pain. He explains sciatica often stems from nerve pressure or spinal issues, stresses conservative treatment, X rays and possible braces, weight loss, and addressing underlying causes to avoid chronic pain. He notes many cases improve only after addressing root problems and that simple remedies won’t cure it. He also answers questions about baby gender ratios and shingles, inviting readers to request a booklet on shingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thosetson
Mexico
Mexico Weather Record and City Fiscal Notes 1961
Weatherman Smokey Woods reports March rainfall in Mexico reaching 5.12 inches, with only eight March histories exceeding moisture. City managers discuss Bill 265, the firemen 56 hour bill, costing about $23,000 yearly and raising taxes 15 cents per $100 valuation, altering on duty to 56 hours weekly or 48 off and 24 on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smokey Woods
Mexico
Robert Semple
Theo Barnes and Son
Temple Stephens
Birthday greetings for notable locals awarded on Monday
A list of birthday wishes circulated for several residents including Charles Stribling III Glen C. Davis E W Blaha J D Christian Doris Jean Durham Kenneth Hooke and others with cake and candles noted for Tuesday for Jane Ann Bauer Mrs J C Sharp Mrs Otis Willis Jr Centralia Hazel Browning Dorrance Stuart James Eugene Williams Maribel Coulter Westcott Don Deardorff Danny Joe Mosley Wanda Brooks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stribling III
Glen C. Davis
E. W. Blaha
J. D. Christian
Doris Jean Durham
Kenneth Hooke
Frank Wilfley Sr
O. G. Hocker
Beverly Carole Mosley
Kevin Long
Rhonda Buck
L. 8. Simpson
Francis Belcher
Robert Denham
Jane Ann Bauer
J. C. Sharp
Otis Willis Jr
Centralia
Hazel Browning
Dorrance Stuart
James Eugene Williams
Maribel Coulter Westcott
Don Deardorff
Danny Joe Mosley
Wanda Brooks
Mexico Ledger Publication Details and Rates
Mexico Ledger lists publication schedule daily except Sundays and holidays and provides subscription prices for area counties and out of state, including monthly and yearly rates. It also notes post office details, mailing district, and office hours for the Mexico, Missouri newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Erroneous Listings Due to Unimported Station Changes
A note notes that errors in listings arose from unimported changes by the stations. It cautions editors to verify broadcasts against updated schedules and confirms that discrepancies stem from delayed updates rather than misprints.
Television Listings Preview The Cosby Show Host Primer
NBC daytime lineup includes Bill Cosby hosting a children primer on drugs for ages four to ten on channels five eight and ten. Basketball NCAA and NIT games dominate the afternoon with NHL hockey in Detroit and Los Angeles. Prime time features News and specials including the Tony Awards and a Glen Campbell program with a long slate of movies and sports wrap ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
Bill Cosby
Geiberger
Stockton
Barber
Sikes
Miami
Wide World of Sports
Missouri Forum
From A Bird's Eye View and TV Highlights
Monday ledger listings outline a new comedy About two airline stewards and a first showing at 6 30 p m on channels five eight and ten T oday items include The King family musical tour of Washington D C at 6 30 p m on channel two Carol Burnett's final new show of the season at 9 00 p m on channels four seven and thirteen with Nanette Fabray and Paul Lynde and a slate of guests including Dick Cavett Merv Griffin and George Burns The schedule lists movies and talk shows with cast members such as Gregory Peck Glenn Ford Charlton Heston Carroll Baker Burl Ives Dirk Bogarde Alec Guinness and others across channels two five seven and thirteen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearnes
An Williams
Joan Kennedy
Heary Mancini
Phyllis Diller
Ray Stevens
Cass Elliot
Jonathan Winters
Pearl Halley
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
George Kirby
David Merrick
NBC
Hong Kong
Marlon
Brando
Sophia Loren
Charlie Chaplain
St. Louis Blues
Kings
Hell
James Cagney
Albert Speer
Prof
Ianni
Karl Hess
Charlie Brown
Osmond Brothers
George Burns
Tina Cole
Disney
Stevenson
Ed Sullivan
Tony Sandler
Ralph Young
Joanna Simon
Melanie
Danny Davis
Nashville Brags
David Frye
Norman Wisdom
Tony Fane
Lennie Schultz
Lauren Bacall
Angela Lansbury
Anthony Quinn
Anthony Quayle
David Wayne
Nanette Fabray
Alfred Drake
Edie Adams
Gwen Verdon
Stanley Holloway
Paul
Mrs. Leslie
Shirley Booth
Ward Bond
Ingrid Thulin
George Montgomery
Gregory Peck
Jean Simmons
Charlton Heston
Carroll Baker
Burl Ives
Charles Bickford
Carol Burnett
Paul Lynde
Dick Cavett
Tony Randall
Johnny Carson
Merv Griffin
Miyoshi Umeki
Eddie's
Channel 2
Broderick Crawford
One Life
Edge Nigt
Virginia Graf
Somerset
Mike Douglas
Tri State
Hospital
Thief
Gilligan
Dirk Bogarde
Alec Guinness
Glenn Ford
Fred Macmurray
Convict Lake
Armored Command
Howard Keel
Victor Mature
Also Mentioned on This Page
Firetrap
Ann Landers
Tom
Rank
Charleston
Baff
Two-Ton
Tommy
Seattle
Andi
Ann
Tina
Dr. Thesteson
Dr. Thosteson
R. EB. S
Moore Grocery
Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co
L. Buford Thomas
Chautauqua Circle
Lon J. Levyns
Crusade Commandry No. 23
Knights Templar
Wellsville
Mexico Ledger
Ktvi
St. Louis
Krnoxty
Red-tv
Khaaty
Hannibal
Keeg-tv
Jett City
Kornu-ty
Columbia
Weert
Quincy
T. Louis
Television
LIS
Andy
Porter Wagoner
Hugh X. Lewis
Sunday Ledger
Camera Three
Channel 4
Florenza Cossotto
Sen
Mansfield
Toronto Maple Leafs
Red Wings
Detroit
LA Lakers
Bulls
Chicago
Ontario
Cal
Sacred Heart
Oak Ridge
Lester Family
Leo Gorcey
Marlon Brando
Carriea
William Holden
Anthony Perkins
W. C. Fields
John Agar
Mae West
Pier Angeli
Lester
Face. Nation
Corky
Penelope
the Answer
the Life
Johnny Quest
Physician's Mutual
Face Nation
Cattanooga
Dennis
Meet Press
Expression
Farm Report
Charlie Chan
NBA
Rosey Grier
CBS News
Senators
News
NBC New
Nanny
Perspective
Sullivan
Glen Campbell
Perry Mason
ABC News
Insight
Directions
Arnie
Bill Anderson
Johnny Cash
Mary Tyler
Tan Tyson
Mannix
Bill Fields
Hawaii
Altsee
Ian Tyson
Dick Keefe
Ledgerland
Hollywood
Hal Barton
Major Adams
Lassie
Flippers
Showtime
Daniel Boone
Beaver
Grandaddy
NBC News
Lucy
Dick van Dyke
Sportsman
David Frost
Mayberry
Caarol Burnett
Merv Gruffin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!