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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1971
Page
2
Editorial argues strong evidence shows Mexico will see record retail growth as more than 4 million dollars funded by Kroger and IGA spreads advantages across the market. It notes professional investors and expanding stores will attract shoppers to Mexico, forecasting unprecedented retail activity.
A biblical reflection cites Luke 3 12 13 where publicans ask Jesus what to do and he instructs them to exact no more than what is appointed. The passage frames honesty in government and private conduct, highlighting opposition to dishonesty by officials and citizens alike.
Open Forum Editor James K. Trisler lauds school guidelines and critics change while praising R-1 North Callaway schools. He urges readers to support taxes funding facilities, teachers, and programs, noting youth councils and future leaders. He argues for balance between freedom and rules and stresses Christian values.
On Sunday we extend birthday greetings to Robert Huskey Rodney Green Mary Browning Jerry David Browning Jon Mundy Ann Davenport Janet Sue Avery and Mrs Bill Stephenson in a shared celebratory note from the local staff.
Publication details for Mexico Ledger include daily except Sundays and holidays, address 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265, pricing tiers for mail and carrier delivery, and weekly office hours. Rates cover in area, Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, out of state, and armed forces members.
A collage of Ann Landers Paris letters touches on homosexual acceptance, a teen's plea about a meticulous sister, and a Scarsdale reader praising a civic act. The column urges counseling for compulsive neatness and notes alcohol is not a shortcut to popularity, promoting a teen guide.
Dear reader queries cover EEG use for headaches and tumor indication, epilepsy diagnosis, and guidance on rash in a teen. Dr Thosteson explains EEG basics, its diagnostic scope, and that it is painless, with specific notes on ruling out conditions. Also addressed is advice on itchy pubic rash and dermatitis, plus a note on shingles informational booklet availability.
A compact row of crossword clues including Across and Down entries with numbers, such as Plead, Indigo, Misjudge, Forward, Inspector, and more, plus a partial AP News feature line and a prior puzzle row reference, reflecting a mixed puzzle page excerpt.
Mother's Day ceremonies at Missouri Military Academy brought families to town while Missouri National Guardsmen returned from Ft Leonard Wood to plan summer training at Camp Ripley Minn. FBI officers opened a city hall school with five counties aiding. Civic Music Association to disband due to lack of support. a 1921 note recalls Clarence Hagen excelling in a music memory test at Central School.
A fragmented OCR listing shows multiple TV station call letters and city identifiers including KTVI St. Louis KTVO Ottumwa KMOX St. Louis and another St. Louis listing. The text appears as a terse inventory of stations by call sign and city.
Erroneous listings show unreported changes by AL Kplr in St Louis and scattered notes for Hannibal Jeft City Columbia and Quincy stations. Teletype News reports weather updates amid the confusion as Tyang and Wgem TV appear in typos and missing data.
Tonight features St Louis Cards vs Astros at 7:30 from the Astrodome on Channel 5 with a 7:00 pregame. Jacques Cousteau specials in the 8:00 hour on channels 2 and 3. David Frost interviews Ingrid Bergman at 7:30 on channel 11. Tarzan's Three Challenges airs at 8:00 on channels 4,7,13. Dick Cavett, Merv Griffin, and Dick Van Dyke shows fill the lineup with films including Dr. Cyclops and Streets of Laredo.
TV listings show CBS channels may pre-empt from 1:00 p m for ABA playoff game with schedules including Orioles Red Sox baseball at 1:15 pm and Dusty’s Treehouse at 1:30 pm. Wide World of Sports at 4:00 pm covers the Rebel 400 race and wrestling. Preakness at 4:00 pm with Eclipse contenders discussed. Multiple film and variety airings listed across channels, plus late night movies and programs.
Channel seven offers Camera Three at ten. Betty Allen performs mezzo soprano with channels four seven thirteen carrying boxing at noon and Stanley Cup hockey at 1 pm. Baseball features the Cardinals against the Astros in Houston at 2 pm with a 1:30 pregame. Ample movie listings include Vertigo and Flying Leathernecks among others with multiple channels and times.
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