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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1971
Page
2
Ledgerland residents embrace industry as a source of jobs and prosperity. The piece argues non city locations attract firms for lower crime, cheaper land, and better worker morale while city limits expansion can aid growth, with Ledgerland seen as a model where industry and its people remain central to civic life.
A devotional note urges trust in the Lord with all heart and guidance in every choice. It cautions against relying on one’s own understanding and invites readers to be still and acknowledge God, who directs thoughts and paths.
New York Times extols the Baltimore oriole noting its superior song and variety, its distinctive woven pouch nest woven by the female, lengthy singing season from May to July and again from August to September, and its diet of insects. It highlights the bird’s bright orange and black plumage and the adage that handsome is as handsome does.
A Missouri Democratic appeal urges Secretary of State James Kirkpatrick to be renominated. The author argues his widespread popularity and strong record would bolster the party ticket for governor in 1972, appealing to voters across Missouri and aiding overall ticket wins.
Page from Mexico MO Ledger dated Thursday October 7 1971 highlights local news and notices. Includes community updates, brief events, and classified snippets typical of a midweek newspaper page.
Ann Landers answers readers about simple ecological actions and civic engagement urging walking, biking, turning off lights and reporting polluters while encouraging letters to officials and community involvement. She also defends fundraising volunteers and offers dating and marriage guidance with practical steps.
Erroneous listings note unreported changes by stations across multiple markets including St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia and Jefferson City Mexico with Teletype Weather News and various channel identifiers among the lines.
TV listings show Flip Wilson guests Tim Conway Ruth Buzzi and Erroll Garner at 7 on channels 5 8 and 10. So Who's Fred Hornbeck? stars Victor Jory on Longstreet at 8 on channels 2 and 3. Butterfield 8 with Elizabeth Taylor and Laurence Harvey airs at 8 on channels 4 7 and 13. David Frost guests at 8 on channel 11. Various movies and shows fill the schedule including Don Juan Madame X Battleground Desert Fury Appointment With Danger and more across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13.
A reader asks about a sister with a frozen shoulder and the advice given emphasizes gradual loosening of the joint through rest heat and supervised exercises. Hydrocortisone injections and possible surgical manipulation under anesthesia are mentioned if adhesions are severe, with progress described as slow but steady under ongoing therapy.
TV schedule notes Frank Gorshin plays a two bit hood in a blackmail drama for O Hara at 7 30 p m on channels 4 7 and 13 NBC movie The Impatient Heart at 7 30 p m on channels 5 8 and 10 stars Carrie Snodgress as a troubled social worker Gail Fisher from Mannix appears on Room 222 at 8 p m on channels 2 3 Engelbert Humperdinck Aliza Kashi and Marty Brill featured singers and comedian on various CBS NBC and ABC slots today The D A D B C News and Weather leads daily before a long slate of children's and game shows early morning through late night.
New York viewers see Carol Burnett anchor an upbeat early evening CBS variety hour. She anchors a strong cast with Harvey Korman and witty impressions while guest stars like Carol Channing boost the program. Public television’s Great American Dream Machine debuts its season with a cautious edit of an FBI segment and previews a revised broadcast for Friday. The Dream Machine mixes comedy and serious topics, presenting bold, sometimes provocative ideas.
On Saturday greetings are sent to Doris Ruth Griffin Billy Joe Hutchinson Michael Lee Wood Ola Mae Burchfield Sheryl Frisbie Joe Allen Belcher James Richard Davidson Debbie Black Daniel Fletcher Talley Lissian Coil Julia Doebelin Gail Lott Bud Rodgers Twyla Roe Mrs Cecil Hawkins Mrs O P James Sandra and Helen Mechlin for their birthdays this year.
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication schedule with exceptions, office hours, and detailed subscription pricing for in-town, Audrain county, surrounding counties, all Missouri counties, out of state, and military members. Rates include per month and per year options, with special prices for various delivery areas.
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