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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1970
Page
2
The editorial defends education as the sole purpose of the university and rejects protest disruption. It cites a University of Missouri Board of Curators policy and President Weaver’s June statement guaranteeing free expression, peaceful assembly, and immediate action against unauthorized campus occupations or disruptions.
Words from a sermon by Rev Weldon Korman of Hopewell Baptist Church urge believers to live visibly Christian. The quote recalls Acts 11 26 and asks for divine strength to be recognized by others as following Jesus.
A reader ladders editorials for slant and invective in a Wednesday Open Forum. The letter cites name calling and charges rules against attacking individuals, asking if owners can publish critique while silencing readers in return.
A reader quotes an editor note from a year ago asserting that the forum rules remain unchanged. The misspelled note hints at consistency in guidelines maybe prompting clarification or correction.
Exister's Note outlines forum rules for Open Forum submissions. It bans personal attacks on individuals or groups, requires contributors to sign their real name and address, and warns editors may trim lengthy words. Writers are informed if anonymity is refused.
A reader asks why a highly educated wife endures a troubled marriage and alcohol in her husband. Ann Landers questions the “diversionary episode” excuse, notes the common but often false reason of staying for the children, and asks why the wife married in the first place. The column also covers who to introduce first when meeting a coworker, a mother or a wife, and includes a challenge bet about the answer.
A transcription glitch lists multiple channel names and towns in a jumbled note from St Louis to Jefferson City. The text mentions weather news and teletypes, with errors repeated due to station changes, creating confusion over the forecast and telecast schedule.
Readable guide of late 1960s to early 1980s style listings shows Medal of Water Awards with Neil Diamond and others, drama and specials on multiple channels, and a packed schedule including Merv Griffin, Johnny Carson, and Carol Channing appearances. Also lists news, sports, and variety programs with channel numbers and times.
NBC prime time listings feature The Ice People as a drama sequel, plus a slate of films and specials across channels 2, 8, 10. Highlights include Billie Holiday retrospectives, 1948 westerns, Gene Kelly musical tours, and Billy Graham programs.
A reader seeks guidance on early breast growth in her daughter. Dr Thosteson notes average development starts around age 10 with several years to full maturity, emphasizes variation, posture matters, and that exercise won’t speed tissue growth. He urges reassurance and patience, and mentions later development can continue into adulthood.
A local group named Volunteers for Nixon surfaces in Mexico led by Bob Besalke as chairman. The non partisan effort aims to promote Richard M. Nixon for president, with meetings held at G. Andy Trunge's home.
A long program outline notes a birthday celebration and voices from a group including Lynn Hayes Ray Hinton Mrs Edward O Connor and Hal Randolph. It mentions Mrs Mechtin James Burt Kay Standefer and others as part of a community alter form television experiment.
NBCs preview of the impressive Civilization series, culled from 13 one hour programs by the British Broadcasting Co, will be aired by NET. The program features lectures on events of Western culture with superb camera work and Kenneth Clark’s engaging commentary.
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