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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
2
A Berkeley youth says pot is the next step after booze, then compares drinks to drugs from beer to heroin. The piece argues booze is a drug with varying harm and that pot and other drugs lead to harder substances, warning of a slippery slope and uncertain long term effects.
A concise reflection on how Psalm 68 verse 4 calls for singing to God and how believers often reserve praise for church gatherings rather than everyday life, highlighting the role of the House of God in worship and communal singing.
Ledger readers relay congratulations to AP Board nominees and new directors including James Kenney Jr and others. Messages from editors and publishers emphasize the importance of press freedoms and the impact of AP governance on small newspapers and radio, television, or CATV interests.
Greetings mark a small birthday page for Bill Foreman Mrs Armstrong Lee Ray Wie Lee and Cleo Lm Geneva Fuller ora Kar Newbrough with warm messages and candles listed in the handwritten note.
Readers ask about prevention and cures for athlete's foot and whether spraying the home helps. The doctor explains fungicides require continued use after symptoms fade, suggests medicated powders, shoe hygiene, and drying between toes. Severe cases should see a podiatrist. He disputes universal infection and cautions against home spraying.
A reader urges avoidance of all drugs after overdose deaths and dirty needles seen at a clinic. Another letter says pay cash to curb spending and criticizes credit reliance. A third shares hotel souvenir theft views with managers citing shrinkage and courtesy, urging honesty.
TV listings cover several channels with The Flip Wilson routine and Geraldine, Buck Henry interview on David Frost, and films The Battle of the Villa Fiorita plus The Mad Doctor. Also listed are Dick Cavett, Merv Griffin, Johnny Carson guest host Alan King, and various late night programs and weather segments.
TV guide style schedule lists baseball Cards vs Mets at 7 p.m. on Channel 6 with a 6:30 pregame, plus David Frost interview with Rod Steiger Jane Fonda and Jack Carter at 7:30 on 11. Evening films include The Disorderly Orderly with Jerry Lewis on 4-7-14 at 8 p.m. This entry describes a dense block of programs across networks with news, talk shows, cartoons, and movies throughout the day.
Torrential rains and strong winds lash Ledgerland with 2.45 inches of rainfall reported. John W Waggett Jr. named among Trinity College 1961 62 sophomores serving as Junior Advisors. Signs along Highway 54 spark controversy in Mexico. Melo Aues quartet competes in Springfield district.
AP Television writer Cynthia Lowry notes the 50 state contestant field presented neath daffodils like youth in revolt and in readiness. The questions addressed religion women's lib pollution and crime trials with mature answers. Arlene Stens of New Jersey won as others showcased talent in a spontaneous feel. The Odd Couple renewed on ABC tops the laugh track with a brighter start and less canned humor.
The Mexico Ledger lists publishing details including location at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. It notes daily except Sundays and holidays, postage rates, carrier and mail subscriptions by region and term, and office hours from 8:00 a m to 5:30 p m weekdays and 8:00 a m to 3:00 p m Saturdays.
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