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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1971
Page
2
Gen Bruce Clarke argues for a staged approach to end the draft by fixing Army size, making service attractive, and improving leadership. He notes enlistments depend on public support from Congress, educators, media, clergy, families, and neighbors, and that broad backing could gradually reduce and end conscription.
The text contemplates Paul’s boldness comes from the Lord. It urges believers to view infirmities as an invitation to divine aid and to boast in the Lord’s strength, not in personal power. The verse emphasizes reliance on God in weakness.
Yesterday in Mexico Missouri on September 2 1961 the Audrain County C 2 School District announced it will not start as planned Tuesday and no opening date has been set following the defeat of a 2.65 tax levy 109 votes for 8 against. A separate report notes a record cattle sale at the Audrain County 4 H beef sale with about 48 youngsters selling 83 calves for over 21000. The column recalled previous events from 1951 and 1921 including church ordinations and a Chautauqua program with local entertainers.
New fiction titles include Wind Through the Vineyards by Juliet Armstrong Believe In Tomorrow by Nan Asquith Mist at Darkness by Virginia Coffman Theirs Was the Kingdom by R F Delderfield Girl for Gillgong by Amanda Doyle Dr Barry s Nurse by Arlene Hale Flight Nurse by Adelaide Humphries Afternoon of a Loser by Tom Pace Man at Marralomeda by Hilary Wilde Non Fiction includes Student Pilot s Flight Manual by William Kerschner Approved Practices in Swine Production by James Baker Travelers Guide to Cyprus by Hazel Thurston.
A mother questions her son Mendel plans to have rhinoplasty to please his fiancée Phyllis. Ann Landers says the decision is his and the mother should not intervene. The page also covers readers debating advice, including a note about why a relative’s wealth isn’t “rich” and how to handle a son pressuring a mother for help with a room reservation.
A mother asks how to handle a two year old who eats only bacon oatmeal mashed potatoes and toast and rarely tries new foods. The advisor cautions against forceful tactics, suggests patience, hiding healthy options, boosting protein with milk eggs and eggnog, keeping sweets out of sight, and using gentle taste tests while noting growth spurts influence appetite and that the phase may last months.
TV listings, guests and programs across channels include David Frost show at 7:30 with guests David Truong, Ace Trucking Co. improv, Tom Tryson, Peter Taub and Beverly Ann Bremers. Dallas Cowboys at Colts game. Dick Cavett and Joey Bishop appearances. assorted noon to nightly movies and game shows. Also a mail advice column from Dr Thosteson about venereal disease and ulcers.
TV channels in Kreg v Jeff City Mexico Sea lv reporting errors from unreported changes by local stations. Weather and news segments appear misaligned as listings fail to reflect latest schedules and station updates.
TV listings preview tonight feature Curiosity Shop at 6 30 p m on Channels 2 3 with a new fall Saturday morning program. Rod McKuen guests on David Frost show at 7 90 with Mary Travers Viva and others. Fran Tarkenton: Man In Motion at 8 00 profiles the Giants QB with last season clips.
Hollywood AP reports actor James Franciscus studied blind living to portray Mike Longstreet, an insurance investigator blinded in an explosion. He trained with the blind, learned cane use, and wore a blindfold to feel disorientation. The series emphasizes the detective’s character over case solving.
A short tip explains protecting wood joints with masking tape before applying glue. Cover both faces with tape along the edge to be glued, so excess glue is caught and the wood stays clean. Westlakes offers masking tape and other tapes and glues.
Greetings are sent Saturday to Mrs. K P Scholl of Wellsville Sara Lou Collens Mrs John Riechers Keleigh Karlyn Bonney Alf M Juenemann Evelyn Pearl Stone Glen Stephens Charles Hooke and James R Martin in a local birthday notice.
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication details except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St. Mexico Mo. Rates: single copy 10c. By carrier in Mexico and area towns 2.00 per month. By mail in Audrain and adjoining counties 13.00 yearly, 8.50 six months, 6.25 three months. Other Missouri counties 19.00 yearly, 13.50 six months, 9.25 three months. Out-of-state 22.00 yearly, 14.50 six months, 11.25 three months. Armed forces anywhere 1.25 per month. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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