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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1970
Page
2
The piece argues the nation is in the Age of Lilliputians and advocates giants to reform city, county, state, and federal government. It calls for consolidating counties, reorganizing Congress and the White House, and modernizing the judiciary to restore efficiency and justice.
The Rev. Weldon Forman of Hopewell Baptist Church urges taking time for divine thoughts amid busy days. His message emphasizes Psalm 139:17 and personal contemplation of God.
In Missouri balloting Tuesday, Bond defeated Holman for State Auditor signaling voter dissatisfaction with patronage in the Revenue Department and other state agencies. Amendment No 2 for home rule passed, aided by Roos in St Louis County and Mayor Cervantes. Amendment No 1 for annual sessions shows a tight race, while school amendments lift the floor on taxes but stop short of eliminating ceilings as schools face ongoing financial strain.
The Mexico Ledger lists daily circulation details excluding Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265 with single copy price ten cents and carrier rates two dollars in Mexico and nearby towns plus mailed rates by county and state for subscriptions. An armed forces rate offers one dollar per month and office hours run weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A reader questions if the dead can move after death and whether hair and nails grow. Ann Landers explains that movement after death is possible only as a reflex, and hair or nail length changes are due to tissue recession, not growth. The column also covers moving parents, managing household laundry, and a note encouraging considerate smoking etiquette in shared spaces.
Dear readers ask about a slow healing ligament on the outside of the foot and the doctor explains ligaments heal slowly, three months is not undue, suggests firm support and avoiding high heels, and cautions not to worry but not to push through pain. He notes athletes recover longer and offers practical healing steps and safety tips.
Ted Redhdi, Mexico High School vocational agriculture instructor, told the Kiwanis Club about the newly organized Kiwanis Gilt gin project with the local club joining. Two registered Hampshire gifts were purchased to start the program in the FFA chapter at the high school and awarded to Malcom Foster and George Jesse.
On Monday wishes go out to James Carte, Mrs. Elwyn Goodson, James Gerald Brenneman, Frankie Exen dine, Dorothy Sue Clark, Kenneth Tiller of Laddonia, Mrs. Jessie Smith, Mrs. C. F. Johnson, Karen Kay Pugh, Donnie Holtcamp, R. C. Baker, Cindy Kay Sharp, Jackie Allison and Joe Allison. On Tuesday birthday cake and candles are for Ronnie Lee Whit taker, Margaret Stone, Mrs. T. A. Piper, Kenneth Scherer, Fred L. Johnson Jr., Thomas W. King, Ron Berrey, Timmy Love, Joe L. Gingrich, Craig Buckman, W. Noel Scobee, Diana Gay Mills, Mrs. Gerald Chaney, Ernest Mitchell, Mrs. Paul Gibbons, Melba Weber, Melissa Dibble, Martha Louise Sidney, Cynthia Lee Peters and Wanda Patton.
Teletype News reports weather and general listings across stations. Many changes are unreported by authorities, and local channels are listed with varied call signs and locations including St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal and Columbia with multiple channel numbers.
Television listings cover football highlights at 11:00 a.m. on Channel 8 and 1:00 p.m. on Channel 5, college game Ohio State versus Purdue at 12:15 p.m. on channels 2 3 13, World of Sports updates from Charlotte and Reno, gymnastics championships and stock car racing, and a mix of variety shows, movies, and newscasts across channels 2 3 4 5 8 10 11 13 with guests like Vikki Carr Bobby Vee Leslie Agearns Ken Berry Claudine Longet Paul Newman Julie Andrews and Bill Fields in scheduled time slots.
Sunday's Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech football set for 10 30 a m on channels five ten college highlights at 11 00 on channels two three pro football features Redskins Giants game at New York and Chiefs Steelers Jets Rams listings follow with a TV news discussion by David Brinkley on St Louis Forum and hockey St Louis Blues Flyers game at six on channel six
A fragmented listings page shows Disney two part comedy Monkeys Go Home at 6 30 on dates 5 8 10 and Sammy Davis hosts circus acts The Klowns at 7 00 on days 2 3 also Natalia Makarova Dick Gregory and others listed for 7 00 on 4 7 13 ABC Movie The Brotherhood airs at 8 00 on 3 and 10 15 on 8 plus Noon Bride Date and a slate of classics including Duck Soup Sherlock Holmes in Washington and Charade with air times across multiple channels and dates.
Kirk Douglas stars in a Mafia drama replay while Glenn Campbell hosts a series of guest appearances from Dean Martin Anne Murray and John Byner. Tim Conway teams with Carol Burnett and Steve Lawrence. Bold Ones and Marcus Welby M D offer medical plots. Classic films with W C Fields Gregory Peck Mae West and Dean Martin fill late night slots with sports and news interludes noted.
Channel 11 noon films include Rio Grande starring John Wayne and a 1950 western. Channel 2 presents Joseph Cotten in a 1957 western at 2.00. Channel 11 2.00 features Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo with Warner Oland. Evening lines show The Brotherhood with Kirk Douglas, Midnight Lace with Doris Day, To Kill A Mockingbird with Gregory Peck, Villa with Brian Keith, plus a full day of religious programs, cartoons, sports and news across multiple channels. The dense grid lists films, programs, times, and channel numbers through late night Channel 11 News, CBS News, sports, talk shows, and movie features ending near 12:15 AM Weather.
TV listings and highlights show Gunsmoke at 6 30 p m on channels 4 7 13 with The Scavengers drama. Skelton show features God frey Cambridge at 6 30 on 5 8 10 while Bob Newhart appears on Laugh In at 7 00 on 5 8 10. Football features St Louis Cardinals vs Cowboys at Dallas at 8 00 on 23. Bob Hope vaudeville special at 8 00 on 5 8 10 with Lucille Ball Burns Jones and Thomas. Jack Benny's 20th anniversary at 9 00 with Hope Sinatra Shore and cameos. Carol Burnett guests at 9 00 on 4 7 13 Martha Raye and Ross Martin with Merv Griffin Plimpton Reynolds Conway and others. Movies run 9 00 a m to midnight on various channels including For Life Van Gogh bio Last Time I Saw Archie Sergeant York Tall Men Shrike and Two Loves. Weather and daytime program blocks listed.
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