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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1970
Page
2
The editorial argues Mexico and Ledgerland must grow industrial jobs by improving worker reliability and reducing absenteeism. It highlights that current workers’ strong performance supports expansion and attracts new plants, urging continued effort to raise productivity to create more employment.
A devotional reflection cites Mark 10 51 where Jesus asks the blind man what he desires and grants sight. It urges trusting God's judgment in prayer for material needs and remaining faithful if they are unmet.
A Ledger Open Forum letter argues the peace symbol is a communist, anti Christian emblem misrepresented by The New Yorker. The writer cites a 1970 Open Forum and warns youth against adopting the symbol, urging readers to know its true signification and avoid blind conformity.
A letter traces the peace symbol's origin to the Ban the Bomb movement led by Bertrand Russell, noting the ND initials and semaphore shapes before a circle was added. It explains the symbol’s shift to the broader peace cause by 1964 and invites comment on the analysis. The letter also defends UNICEF funding and asks readers to support children with vitamins and tuberculosis prevention.
Ann Landers replies about a seven year old touching a man. urges parents to address the conduct and discusses influences from media. A reader shares heartbreak after a fiancé dies, with letters suggesting warning to others about secret lives. columnist offers guidance and a tip about checking a sleeve for illness.
A reader asks about a hay fever reaction to smoking marijuana and whether eating it cures allergy. The doctor explains allergies, avoidance, and desensitization, noting there is no cure by eating pot. He stresses stay away from pot if allergic, and discusses ragweed pollen tolerance and general allergy management. The letter also mentions leg cramps and a booklet titled How to Stop Leg Cramps.
Happy birthday wishes are read for multiple individuals including John T Barnes Preston Dean Mrs Clinton Stanley Vina Lee Jones Richard Wade Fountain Mrs Robert W Gooch Mary Alice Lees Eugene Hull William Burchfield Judy Fennessey Debra Marie Ferrier Mrs Everett Elam Elwyn Goodson Gerald Ronold Womack William L Gibson Timmy Baker George Kehl Dorothy Ham on Monday. On Tuesday birthday cake and candles are for Marvin McCowan Donald DeHaven Kenneth Settle Richard Garrett Arthur G Allen Otto Baker Lois Lehmann Linda Kay Becker H S F Hubbard and Mrs Hazel Aderton.
Audrain County Historical Society airs An Evening at Home at the Waverly Hotel on Channel 12 See Tv at 6:00 p m Monday night. Hosts include Mrs J B Webber Wallace Brashears Mrs R 8 Edwards Larry Webber Miss Martha Tuecker and Frank Kent as Reuben Dill. Repeats at 12:00 noon Tuesday. Mexico High School and MHS student shows with Optimist Youth Week also on Channel 12 See Tv later in the week.
Fragmentary teletyped weather and news items list several places including Quincy and St Louis. The text mentions Teletype News and a weather segment, but specific conditions or dates are unreadable. The readable fragments suggest a period-appropriate news brief style.
Television listings show NBC airings including Jonathan Winters special, Purdue at Michigan college football, wide sports highlights, Moon Ali fight, movie cross 1967 spy drama, hockey St Louis vs North Stars, Mary Tyler Moore newsroom scene, Johnny Cash show, and various movies and programs across channels with notes on times and featured performers.
Sunday listings highlight Camera Three at 7 30 am with The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton. Lincoln Center chamber music at 10 as well as day before Kotre Dame football and college football highlights.
A St Louis newsman and Green Bay Packers star join a lineup of films and shows across several channels. Highlights include Gunsmoke on NBC at 8, Sergeants 3 with Sinatra on 5, Carol Burnett guesting on Laugh-In and Mayberry on ABC. The schedule features morning cartoons, news, game broadcasts, and vintage movie picks from 9:00 a.m. to midnight.
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