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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
2
A sharp editorial condemns crackpot labels and defends strong defense spending. It links Soviet expansion to the need for a modern Navy and Air Force, cautions against communism, cites bank testimony on funds aiding antiwar demonstrations, and urges patriotic action including respect for the flag and country. It argues political protests threatened government functioning and stresses commitment to Vietnam.
A devotional urging that true virtue lies in personal blessing to the Lord rather than relying on others to bless Him. It emphasizes self reflection and heartfelt gratitude as the core of devotion, invoking Psalm 103:22 as a scriptural anchor.
Dear Ann Landers shares responses to readers with tales of social etiquette, snoring tolerance, religious beliefs in marriage, and adoption hurdles. The column offers humorous misadventures and practical advice, weaving reader letters about etiquette and family life into concise guidance.
A letter column summarizes medical myths and home remedies. Readers discuss rectal itch hygiene aluminum cookware rumors about aluminum poisoning and cancer. The doctor offers brief clarifications on peptic ulcers seasonal flare and deviated septum.
A compact roster of TV channels and their locations including Ktvi St Louis Khga-ty Hannibal Ktvo Ottumwa Komu ty Columbia Kmox-ty St Louis Weem-tv Quincy Kid-ty St Louis Kpl St Louis Kreg-ty Jeff City Mexico See Tv Teletype News 12 Weather News.
Erroneous listings reflect unreported changes. all series are reruns. Highlights include Flip Wilson, Ironside in Montreal, David Frost show with Joan Baez and David Harris, Tiny Tim, and a 1967 crime drama movie with David Janssen. Other features include Johnny Carson, Gomer Pyle, Gilligan, Lassie, and various news programs.
A Friday schedule lists a King Family musical look at San Francisco at 6 30 pm and Life With Father from 1947 at 7 30 pm on select dates. Channel 8 covers the ABA NBA all star game live from Houston at 7 30 pm. The page also catalogs dense hourly listings across news, cartoons, movies, game shows, sports, and talk programs with multiple dates and channel references.
Medical column explains possibilities causing balance problems and mentions surgical options for vaginal sizing. It advertises Dr Thosteson's booklets Dizzy Spells and Colitis and Kindred Complaints with 25 cent requests and self addressed envelopes. It notes he cannot answer individual letters due to high volume and includes a quoted Joseph Wood Krutch line.
In the Audrain Ledger Forum a reader urges formation of a Missouri Diabetes Association local chapter for Mexico and area, detailing efforts to organize, gain IRS non profit status, recruit medical guidance, fund Camp Banting for diabetic children, and involve Audrain Medical Center and health groups in education, detection and support. The writer calls for community and press backing to establish the chapter and camp.
May 27 1971 Mexico Missouri Ledger front page items cover local notices and brief reports. Readable items highlight community events, small-town updates, and brief notices from local organizations.
On Saturday greetings go to Edwin Pollard Barry Clifford Hanstein Robert D. Bruckback Robert L. Smith Mrs. Claud Fetterhoff Dorothy Jean Munford Nancy Tate Mrs W W McMonigle Mrs Carter Hamilton Jr Bonnie Wilkerson Mrs Harry Owens of Vandalia Frank Kesler of Laddonia and twins Clinton Darian Vomund with best regards from friends and family across the community.
AP Television writer Cynthia Lowry reviews William F Buckley Jr and his Firing Line as a lively addition to public television. The first live episode features Allard Lowenstein and Paul McCloskey Jr arguing over Vietnam war policy and congressional consent. Buckley dominates with rapid fire facts while Lowenstein and McCloskey defend differing stances in a heated but civil debate. NBC aired An Evening With the Harlem Globetrotters in the same slot, offering light entertainment alongside Buckley’s discussion.
A 2 by 4 timber felled 10 feet struck John Bass on Walnut Street, sending him to Audrain Hospital for the night. A grass fire near Mexico Lumber Co caused no damage. Visitors Hugh Locks and son stay with the Beytons. A 17th birthday party honors Esti Campbell on the river bank near Paris. Eldon Legion loses at Fairgrounds 4-1 amid dust and winds. Four new Mexico Country Club members join. Dr and Mrs Million guests attend a farewell dinner at MMA Dining Room.
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