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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1971
Page
2
An editorial argues New Politics defeated the SST by appealing to poverty and pollution fears. It contends experts believed the SST would fly and advance aviation, while international rivals proceed with their own SST programs, implying the US forfeited leadership and jobs to foreign manufacturers.
The text contrasts Old Testament fear of divine judgment with Christ teaching that God is a compassionate Father toward His children. It notes the warning against forsaking God and worshipping false works while highlighting differing theologies on God's disposition.
Warren Greene, son of Mr and Mrs Aldridge Greene, chosen Mexico schoolboy patrolman to represent the city in the School Boy Patrol Parade in Washington DC May 10 14 sponsored by the Automobile Club of Missouri. Alternate is Charles L Morris son of Sgt and Mrs Charles Morris. Both are sixth graders.
Dear Ann Landers counsels a 25 year old wife on marital intimacy issues seeking divorce. The column urges counseling, addresses sexual initiation, and notes dangers of hitchhiking with a brief public safety aside.
A health column discusses underweight causes and remedies including calorie balance, appetite factors, vitamin B-1, and the role of rest and exercise. It notes canning mixtures for weight gain, and mentions surgical cancer care, colostomy resources, tampon safety, and a booklet on bad breath. The column invites reader questions but cites high volume.
A weekend Missouri traffic toll reported twelve deaths. Victims include Ellis V. McGinnis, 29, of Liberty, who perished near Mosby when his car hit a lake while another vehicle attempted to pass. Others died in crashes near West Plains and in towns across the state, with victims ranging from teenagers to seniors and including residents of Columbia St. Joseph Hillsboro Ellington Madison Fisk and more.
Wednesday marks birthday wishes for Bessie Copeland Robert Norton Melson Charlie Fecht James Hubbard Orville Eugene Clark Mrs W Roy Ballew Mrs Harold D Hayden Melba Davenport Sharin Kay Harrelson T H Dunkle Eugene Donovan Forsee Mrs Charles Kehl Agnes Irene Woolfolk Terry Bill Sutherland Arthur Herman Bobbitt Mrs Marion Pearl Susan Marie Sharp and Mrs L L Cupp Happy birthday today to Jackie Johnson.
Mexico Ledger daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265. Single copy 10c. Subscription rates by region and term listed. Office hours 8 00 am to 5 30 pm weekdays and 8 00 am to 3 00 pm Saturday.
Tonight features a new comedy about two airline stewardesses first shown at 6 30 on channels five four ten titled A Bird s Eye View The King family tours Washington at 6 30 on m On David Frost s program at 7 30 on 1 the All In The Family producer discusses Archie Bunker and guests include Cleavon Little Chief Dan George Marcie Redd A 1958 western drama The Long Ride Home with Glenn Ford and George Hamilton is a network rerun The Big Movie listings include Down Three Dark Streets The Prisoner The Long Ride Home and The Big Country plus Carol Burnett Dick Cavett Tony Randall and other guests scheduled for various channels and times
Read tonight's schedule featuring mostly re runs with All In The Family and Marcus Welby M D. NBC Special at 7 with David Niven covers Scotland Yard inside look and chat with Eddie Chapman. The Sheriff stars Ossie Davis. The Big Country airs second half with Gregory Peck. CBS Sixty Minutes features guest Dick Cavett Rock Hudson Elton John Buck Henry and more. Movies include No Highway In The Sky One Man's Way The Sheriff The Big Country and Women of the Prehistoric Planet with various air times across channels. Local weather and cartoons fill morning and afternoon blocks.
The Tony awards honored Broadway's best with a live New York Palace Theatre telecast on ABC. David Wayne opened with Finian's Rainbow and Lauren Bacall closed with Applause as the industry showcased enduring numbers from past hit shows and recent productions amid some goofs and long runtimes.
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