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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1970
Page
2
Today's editorial argues Missouri's football woes stem from mud and lack of artificial grass on practice fields. It contrasts MU with Kansas State quarterback Lynn Dickey and notes K State trains on mud-sod while MU cannot. The piece calls for installing artificial turf on MU's practice field next year.
A church note quotes Proverbs 25 11 about timely words being like apples of gold in pictures of silver and urges speech that builds up rather than tears down from Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor Weldon Forman.
Open Forum editor cites support for Haskell Holman's audit record in Audrain County and Cole County. Voters urged to recognize clean campaigns, efficiency, and thorough revenue oversight by the auditor during Holman's tenure.
Out of state Missourians urged voting for Amendment No 2 in the coming election though it does not affect us. It would let St Louis County determine needed services with county approval. Amendment No 3 would allow consolidation of resources for improved facilities if desired.
Fortunate to have Holt in Callaway County elections voters on November 3 will decide in county offices. Holt is an independent who opposed the administration on key votes and supports equal state fund distribution. He introduced bills on pay equity for state workers and rural revenue bonds for downtown upgrades, while backing education funding and targeted highway and reclamation policies.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains pericarditis causes and symptoms, from viral infections to heart disease, and notes recovery varies by cause while advising medical follow up. He answers questions on mineral oil affecting vitamin absorption, copper arthritis bracelets, and urges professional evaluation for a child with fainting spells.
A jumble of letters asks Ann Landers for advice on sex education, parental control, Planned Parenthood, and personal life boundaries. The column explains how to request Planned Parenthood materials, advises on discussing family plans with parents, and notes the difficulty of crossing the metaphorical wall between generations.
TV and radio schedule fragment lists programs, times, and show titles across channels. It mentions sports, dramas, movies, news, and special features with several named entertainers and programs implied in a dense OCR listing.
READABLE OCR LISTS PROGRAMMING AND SPORTS SLATE FOR SUNDAY. MULTIPLE NETWORKS PRESENT MOVIES MOVIE NIGHTS AND GAMES INCLUDING NFL ACTION AND COLLEGE EVENTS. APPEARS TO COVER THE METRICS OF A DAY’S BRIEFING WITH SCHEDULED SHOWS AND TELEVISION EVENTS.
Greetings are sent to a large group including Thomas Lee French Ricky Luthern Middletown Dr W Cone Mrs Stanley Owens II Mrs V El Rehma Mrs Paul C Smith Ara Deardorff Elsie Thompson and others wishing happy birthday on Tuesday to George Miller Betsy Roberts and many more names listed.
On Monday October 31 1960 autumn weather brought rain and a chill to Ledgerland with a wintry feel. Mexico hosts the summer all state meeting of the Missouri Junior Chamber of Commerce announced by Dr Robert Love. Vandalism at Pleasant Green School seven miles west of Mexico was the only serious damage cited by Sheriff Ross Vance.
A fragmented TV schedule lists NBC and CBS channels with a mix of programs spanning drama such as Berlin Affair and Fort Apache, comedies with Carol Burnett and Laugh-In references, and sports notes. Multiple personalities including Darren McGavin, Tony Randall, and John Wayne appear in referenced lineups amid chaotic OCR text.
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