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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1971
Page
2
An editorial defends Vietnam veterans as the nation’s best soldiers and rails against anti military slanders claiming widespread drug use. The piece notes only a small number of heroin users in service and announces free job wanted ads for all Vietnam veterans on the classified page.
The text reflects on growth as a blend of physical and spiritual cultivation. It cites Luke 2 40 and emphasizes that physical growth requires a balanced diet while spiritual growth depends on a balanced spiritual diet to remain in God's likeness.
Charlotte H. Jones librarian at Callaway High School thanks the Open Forum Editor for donating the book Footprints on the Moon to the school library praising it as a welcome and useful addition.
Unanimous renewal of the city county library contract is approved by Mexico Public Library directors and Audrain County Library District trustees for another year. The article also notes Rotary Club activities, regional horse shows, and a juror group being housed at a hotel during the trial of C. T. Guy.
Edna Atkins Mrs Sadie Hazelwood Mrs Jack Adams Robert Wayne Nevins Marilyn Sue Love Basil Pritchett Bessie Cleo Antrim Centralia Mark Christopher Cheney Dallas Fisher honored on Thursday. Wednesday wishes go to Chris Wilders. Quote adds Ecclesiasticus 20 19 about timing.
A reader accuses Ann Landers of promoting sex for people over 55, while Landers defends advising that late life sexual activity can be normal. Letters also recount a cross country pet care trip, a critique of Landers on a mistress funeral question, and a note inviting readers to request dating advice booklets.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains that due date alone does not define prematurity. Criteria include gestational age 28–37 weeks, weight under 5 pounds, and length under 18 inches. Even on-time births can be healthy, while earlier births face higher survival risk.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule with Sundays and holidays off, postal information, and subscription rates for various regions. It notes office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
A fragmented TV telegram style list shows channels and stations in St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal and Columbia with mentions of Teletype News Weather and station identifiers. The item reads like an old broadcast directory with scattered city abbreviations and call letters, reflecting a mid century local TV guide snippet.
A dense guide shows Babar Comes To America with Peter Ustinov at 6 90 p.m. on channels 6 and 10, plus Cards vs Phillies at 6 30 p.m. on channel 5. Beverly Hillbillies ends at 6 30 p.m. on channels 4 7 13, Billy Graham Crusade airings at 8 00 and 9 00, and Nighttime Movies including Crowhaven Farm at 7 80 p.m. on channel 4 3.
A dense TV schedule lists NBC News Quarterly Report with John Chancellor at 8, plus topics like the Pentagon papers and capital punishment. Also covers guests Orson Welles and Dick Cavett, movie and game show slots, and many shows scheduled across channels, with extensive program notes and film titles.
AP talks with Chad Everett about his role as Dr Joe Gannon on Medical Center. He trains intensively for operating room scenes, relies on medical advisers, and has learned to craft delicate surgeries with precision. The show will tackle contemporary topics like impotence and artificial insemination.
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