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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1970
Page
2
A global editorial argues hijacking is used by dissidents to pressure governments. It notes America’s high living standards breed envy and calls for addressing poverty and ignorance through education and self-respect, acknowledging change takes time beyond immediate elections.
A reflection on Mark 14:7 noting opportunities for almsgiving are always available yet believers may express extravagant love for Christ. The text contrasts ongoing charity with the privilege of praise and devotion.
A farmer shares concerns about drivers blocking highways with slow farm machinery. He argues some farmers may delay traffic and that growing road use could prompt new laws restricting farm equipment on highways. He urges pulling over when safe to let others pass.
Questions about a girl who believes she is pregnant due to emotional distress and a group called the OWL seen as ex wives rehabilitation. The letter discusses alimony, moral obligations, and social judgments around pregnancy and divorce, with references to a Warren Ohio reader and a long list of city listings and station notes.
Tonight features Gunsmoke opening its 16th season and a mix of programs across NBC and ABC. Highlights include cinema classics, TV movies, chat shows with Cavett and Merv Griffin, Red Skelton, Laugh-In, Perry Mason, and Dick Van Dyke, with scattered sports and local weather updates. The schedule includes The Immortal, The Family Jewels, and multiple late-night film rotations across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13.
Reader asks about an 18 year old girl who sucks her thumb when nervous and cries when discussed. Dr Thosteson suggests possible emotional pressures and recommends psychological counseling as a future aid.
Mexico police began chalking tires to curb overtime parkers and free up spaces in downtown. Fire chief reports 12 of 200 buildings checked had hazards but most are sound. Hardin Junior High with 779 students eyed bond plans to expand Mexico High School, moving freshmen from Hardin.
A list noting a birthday celebration on Wednesday for James 0. Johnson along with many names including Mrs. Frank Richards Frank Ray Brown David Mc Cann Mrs. Donald Erdel Howard Williams George P. Adams Paul McCarty Robert James Barbara Batley Lance Jay Fetterhoff Mrs. James Baker and Shannon Denise Railton.
Hal Boyle notes that people prone to severe headaches linked to high blood pressure may reduce or end these pains by using less salt.
TV schedule details with daily station listings and programs plus a Sunday-night NBC Bold Ones segment The Senator featuring Hal Holbrook as a centrist dream senator and a critique of the Smothers Brothers hour including performances by Jennifer Warren and Mason Williams The piece notes TV critics commentary and upcoming network choices.
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