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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1971

Page

2

Byrd proposes eight year review of federal judges

Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia urges a Senate review every eight years to assess federal judges. He argues many judges wield excess power, minutely shaping law and daily life, and that lifetime appointments curb accountability. The proposal aims to make courts more answerable to the people.

Harry Byrd Virginia Senate Wercome Sen Byrd Cardozo Supreme Court

Enduring Doorways Between Us and the Lord

Reflections on Luke 13 25 about the doors we close to God through indifference and time. The message warns that a door shut by our own neglect may block access to the Lord once more.

Rising Production Cost and Labor Shifts Highlight 1980 Outlook

A Labor Department study projects service producing industries will employ twice as many workers as goods by 1980, with 31 million in blue collar roles by then, signaling a shift toward government, transportation, utilities, trade, finance, and real estate. Growth in the 1970s favors state and county government, personal and professional services, and construction while agriculture declines. Labor will need to move from blue collar to white collar and technical roles, redefining membership and leadership.

Kansas City Star Labor Department America Labor

Mexico City Council to discuss license fee revision

Mexico yesterday and tonight the city council will take up a proposed ordinance to reform merchant licensing. It would raise fees by about 60 percent to address inequities, City Manager Robert Semple said, with first reading to start discussion. The Kiwanis club pledged 350 for a Santa Claus house on the courthouse square, part of a Christmas fund. The M H S Band announced a new director John Willer from Higginsville with plans for new uniforms. A 100‑member business group expects Redpath Chautauqua to return next year despite a 600‑ticket loss this session. A Wabash special car carried Hardin College students to town, greeted by Rotary Club members.

Mexico Robert Semple Mexico Kiwanis Club Santa Claus Court House Way Toad Hardin College Mexico Rotary Club Hardin Rotary

Mexico Led Balge On Saturday September 11 1971

Mexico led Balge on Saturday in a local football or sports notice with details about a game or event dated September 11 1971. The brief item mentions team names and a competitive outcome.

Mexico Balge

Ann Landers Advice Column Reader Letters

Dear Ann Landers column covers couples with heavy drinking, a funeral glasses dispute, and a reader’s contest tale. Advice urges speaking calmly when sober, empathy, and avoiding conflict while addressing wife concerns, morticians’ glasses choice, and contest memories.

Bell's Palsy Longstanding Case Discussed by Doctor Thosteson

A reader asks if Bell's palsy is common and about recovery after four years. Dr Thosteson notes most recover in six to 12 months, outlines prognosis for persistent cases, and recommends expert ear or neurological evaluation if paralysis persists beyond four years.

Thosteson Bell C. G. L. Bell

Birthday wishes for multiple local residents announced

Birthday greetings are extended Monday to Sue Barbarick Jimmy Utterback Harold L Wilson Charles Jones Cleary Hayes Betty Lou Johnson and Quentin Dwayne Jones. Tuesday celebrations include Glen Hinton Donald Dishman Reggie Buresh Frank Olive Gentry Jimmy Long John McCord Darrell Black Martha Ward Mrs Randall W Weber Billy Ingebritson Mrs Harold Byrd Jesse Vance Linda Marie Payne Robin Wayne Burch Kerri Ann Branham and Ronald Jordon.

Sue Barbarick Jimmy Utterback Harold L. Wilson Charles Jones Cleary Hayes Betty Lou Johnson Quentin Dwayne Jones Glen Hinton Donald Dishman Reggie Buresh Frank Olive Gentry Jimmy Long John McCord Darrell Black Martha Ward Randall W. Weber Billy Ingebritson Harold Byrd Jesse Vance Linda Marie Payne Robin Wayne Burch Kerri Ann Branham Ronald Jordon

Disney television empire adapts after Walt's death

AP interviews Walt Disney's successors on how the company preserves a wholesome TV legacy. Ron Miller explains the Disney method of repackaging theatrical films into TV length episodes and storing long animated features for later release. The Wonderful World of Disney remains a Sunday night staple and often tops ratings with nature and adventure fare.

Cynthia Lowry Hollywood Walt Disney Disney Ron Miller NBC ABC California Amusement Park Disney Vault Miller

Erroneous TV Channel Listings Note

A chaotic TV listings note lists stations in St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia and Jefferson City with abbreviations and numbers. It warns that errors arise from unreported changes by the stations and mentions Weather and Teletype News as part of the lineup.

Khan-ty Hannibal Komuty Columbia Weem-tv Quincy Xpl St. Louis Kregty Jeff City Mexico

Television Listings Preview Evening Programs and Sports

Saturday and Sunday schedules show Barrier Reef on channels 6 8 10 at 9:00 a.m. and Lidgville at 9:30, Take A Giant Step on 5 8 10 at 9:30, Curiosity Shop at 10:00 on 2 3, Mr. Wizard at 11:00 on B 10, You Are There at 11:30 on 4 7 18, and a Kids’ Film Festival noon on 4 7 13. Baseball features Pirates vs Expos at 1:15 p.m. on 3 5 8 10 with pre-game at 1:00. Also listed are assorted sports, news, and variety programs across channels 11 13 23 28.

Barrier Reef Curiosity Shop Wizard Amelia Earhart Ury Wolf Pittsburgh Pirates Expos Montreal

Sunday TV listings include Mr Wizard and various sport events

The page lists a Sunday broadcast schedule with Mr Wizard at 10:00 a.m. on Channel 5 and multiple live sports and special programs across channels. It notes baseball Cards vs Cubs at 1:15 p.m., NBA highlights, US Open tennis and golf finals, and specials featuring figures like the First Lady, Debby, and Peggy Fleming, with channel and time details.

Mr. Wizard Govs. Hearnes San Juan Cubs Chicago NBA Milwaukee Bucks Grambling Tigera Ve Morgan State Bears Yankee Stadium Lawrence Welk Spectal Bob Newhart Jean Simmons Jill St. John Channel 5 Peggy Fleming Sun Valley Oral Roberts Mitch Miller Bert Parks Missouri Mexico Debby Dick Cavett CBS News Porter Wagoner Mary Tyler Moor Forum Hazel Welk Cinderella

TV Listings and Programs Across Channels Tonight

A dense schedule shows Mrs Nixon’s hour at 6 00 followed by Fat Albert at 6 30 and a lineup including FBI at 7 00 Doris Day musical hour with Perry Como guest and ABC Movie Owen Marshall at 8 00 plus sports and a long list of daytime and late night offerings across channels. Highlights include Detroit Lions at Philadelphia 8 00, Jane Eyre reruns, and a wide array of cartoons, dramas, religious and public affairs programs through the 11:45 PM links with news and cinema entries.

Mrs. Nixon Fat Albert Bill Cosby FBI Doris Day Perry Como ABC Movie Owen Marshall Counselor At Law Arthur Hill Detroit Lions Eagles Philadelphia Family Theater George C. Scott Susannah York Channel 11 Perspective Bob Blackman Nashville Animal Work Funny Side Buck Owens Janye Eyre Porter Vicrooer Wilburn Bros Bill Anderson Grambling ABC News

Primus Debuts As Channel 7 Night Drama Highlight

A half hour underwater drama titled Primus premieres at 6 30 PM on Channel 7. Highlights also include previews of new shows and a slate of 1960s era programs across NBC CBS and ABC with Gunsmoke Laugh In Surprises and classic films and guest appearances from stars and hosts such as Bob Hope David Frost and Raquel Welch with schedules listing multiple stations and times.

NBC CBS Kitty Martha Mitchell Ernestine Raquel Welch James Stewart Grace Kelly Lucy Flip Wilson Bob Hope Planet of the Apes Edie Adams Joyce Brothers Imogene Coca Angie Dickinson Phyllis Diller Nanette Fabray Zsa Zsa Gabor David Frost George Hamilton Gloria Swanson Robert Klein Harold Krentz Danny Davis Nashville Brass Fred MacMurray Arnie Dick Cavett ABC News CBS News NBC News New Dick van Dyke Bill Anderson Green Acres Primus Onofrio Dragnet Nanny Gungmoy

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Senator Byrd Santa M.H.S John Willer Higginsville Willer Ann Landers Jim Garden City Stockton Stock Ann Plano George C. Thosteson, M.D Thosteston Bunion Ktvi Ktvo Gilligan New World Flim Beaver Tennia Ncaa Foot Big Valley PBS Bullwinkle Humbard Herald Truth Church Father’s House Camera the Life Mass Mr. Toad Lamp Unto Lester Protestant Ho Face Nation Corky Penelope Samson Conservation Deputy Dawg Flintstones Physicians McHale’s Navy Death Valley Furyear Payee Mutual Faith Today Christophers Peace Gene London Defenders Cub Bonanza Micosco Ene Senators Law & Mr. Jones First Lady Insight Lassie Daniel Boone Jack Paar Cleveland Browns Penny Singleton Humphrey Bogart Huntz Hall Jackie Gleason Rod Taylor Ginger Rogers David and Bathsheba Gregory Peck Broderick Crawford Fernandes Poppy W. C. Fields John Wayne Audie Murphy Egypt Warner Oland Jack Lord Danny Nelson Frank Sinatra Gene Evans Russ Sloan Run For Life Bill Fields Ian Tyson Fields Prisoner Gram Ledgerland Lacy Sesame St Hospital Storm Gomer Somerset Mike Douglas Tri-State Burt Reynolds Johnny Carson David Janssen Ray Milland Tyrone Power Dale Robertson Linda Darnell John Agar Eileen Rosalind Russell
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