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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
2
Editorial praises Mexico City Council for accepting a symbolic one dollar annual pay. It argues the token amount signals civic duty, urges citizens to thank councilors, and hopes their service inspires others to run for public office.
The risen Christ showed himself to the apostles many times after his passion and was seen by them forty days. This led the disciples to emerge from hiding and declare the resurrection of Jesus Christ to others.
Yesterday in Mexico May 13 1961 crowds gathered for a 2 30 pm dedication on the museum lawn with Howard Adams of Kansas City as principal speaker. The event highlighted local history interests and community leadership.
AP features report that the 8 cent American Painting stamp honoring John Sloan's The Wake of the Ferry will be issued August 2 with first day ceremonies in Lock Haven Pennsylvania the artist's birthplace and deathplace. The issue also notes related stamps for Wildlife Conservation and a forthcoming Emily Dickinson stamp.
A reader asks if children should attend a dying grandfather’s funeral and if a partner would cheat after marriage. Ann Landers advises permitting attendance if desired, endorsing honest emotion, and notes a warning on faithfulness, urging self reflection, personal arrangement, and clear boundaries before marriage.
A dedicated medical column addresses a 79 year old woman with burning feet due to faulty circulation, varicose veins, and possible nutritional deficiencies. It recommends medical check, arch supports, B complex vitamins, calcium, proper hosiery, support hose, doctor prescribed circulation meds, and leg and foot exercises like walking and specific routines.
Erroneous listings show multiple stations from St Louis Hannibal Jefferson City Ottumwa Columbia and Quincy with varied callsigns and channel numbers. Weather and news references appear among the misreported entries.
Nightly schedule notes guest stars on classic episodes with Keenan Wynn Bill Cosby Kate Smith Carl Betz and Milton Berle. CBS Movie A Covenant with Death features George Maharis at 8 00 p m on channels 4 7 13 and Adam 12 episode Elegy for a Pig airs earlier.
Channel lineup features major baseball game St. Louis Cardinals at Houston Astros from Astrodome with 7:30 p.m. start and 7:00 p.m. pregame. Includes Jacques Cousteau underwater footage from Truk and a David Frost interview with Ingrid Bergman. Also Tarzan's Three Challenges on CBS Movies at 8:00 p.m. plus numerous daytime and late night programs and News/CBS/NBC blocks.
Debbie Shelton of Norfolk Virginia will crown her reign as Miss USA 1970 at the May 22 finals. After giving up the title she plans to marry Cuban exile Vici Castro, longtime fiancé, and settle down as a law student’s wife. Shelton reflects on travel experiences and media exposure, while noting the exhausting year and her wish to become a housewife.
Greetings go to Ann Frances Norman Kevin Lee Burt Ruth Cox Roxie Wyble Carlene Frey George Jesse Billy Ed Coil William Bradley George Coil Mrs Roy Harris of Madison Mrs Gene Exendine Linda Kay Langley and Jesse Exendine on their Saturday birthdays.
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