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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1971
Page
2
A reflective essay traces Charles A. Lindbergh as a model of risk taking and engineering insight. It ponders mankind’s reach beyond Earth, questioning limits imposed by science on speed of travel and imagining future life for today’s youth as space exploration possibilities grow.
A reflective note on 1 John 4 13 proclaiming that God has given His Spirit to believers and dwells within them, highlighting the Christian distinction of living in union with the divine through acceptance of His Son.
A collection of Ann Landers exchanges on parental money and inheritance. A daughter urges parents to enjoy life without debts, a son questions a father’s spending after a mother’s death, and readers comment on bridal showers and charity.
A reader asks about a daughter-in-law who derails with sudden rages threats to kill and even beating a child. Dear Dr Thosteson cautions possible psychosis, urges psychiatric evaluation, removal of a gun, and notifying the woman’s physician for referral to psychiatric facilities.
Citizens in Mexico voice strong views on liquor by the drink. Letters urge voter choice, cite morality, crime fears, and economic impact while debating church involvement and political endorsements. Readers reference local and national figures and warn about consequences of a yes vote.
The 1961 piece recalls Cal Rodgers as the first to fly cross country through Mexico, finishing in 49 days. It notes overshoot to Mexico and a landing at Thompson on September 17, 1951, with local memories of the historic trip. Major General John C. McLaughlin inspected military units in Green Field. A newborn Timothy Morse is recorded in Rock Springs Drive at Audrain Medical Center. Audrain voters lean toward hospital expansion per LWV survey with 145 yes and seven no in partial returns. The page also covers 1921 club dances, renovations, and a DeMolay delegation coming to town.
A Sunday greeting list includes John Eric Darby David McCallum George Stahl and several neighbors and friends such as Mrs Doebelin Mrs Gabriel Mrs Smiley Mrs Luckaman Mrs Black Bud Hightshoe Joe McGee Clarence Holbert Danny Barker Debbie Barker Dorothy Hayes and Horace Turley with best wishes for the celebration.
A dense listing of programs across channels includes new shows such as DA with Robert Conrad on multiple nights, Chicago Teddy Bears spoofing gangster lore, and O'Hara on the run with David Janssen. Also features Bert Park hosted circus, Once Upon A Dead Man pilot with Rock Hudson, Archie Bunker All In The Family season premiere, and sport events like Ryder Cup golf and Southern 500 race with daily cartoons and children’s programming sprinkled throughout.
TV listings note new episodes and season starts across networks. Howard Cosell fills in for David Frost with Johnny Unitas and others. CBS debuts Terror In The Sky as a new TV movie series opener. Odd Couple returns with Love American Style following. multiple time slots and programs like The D A and News are listed.
TV listings show The Birdmen with Doug McClure and Richard Basehart, new comedies Funny Face and Good Life, Dick Van Dyke's new series and The Persuaders with Tony Curtis. NBC airs The Alamo in two parts, Mary Tyler Moore season premiere, and various sports and film lineups across channels.
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