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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1971
Page
2
A speaker argues ignorance imprisons people and radio, television, and especially reading are tools to free minds. Reading yields wisdom but requires literacy. Government data show one quarter of students have significant reading deficiencies and over three million adults are illiterate in America.
A brief religious reflection centers on Psalm 271 declaring the Lord as light and salvation and strength. It cites John’s epistle noting perfect love casts out fear, urging believers to live without fear in today’s world.
The Mexico Ledger editorial weighs Bond possibly entering Missouri's governor race, noting his swift rise from state auditor to potential contender. It contrasts Danforth and Bus King, questions Bond’s timing, and cites party dynamics and press sentiment as factors shaping a possible primary win or defeat.
A reader asks if a quirky date wearing backward dress and superstitions has all her marbles. Ann notes superstition stems from emotion, suggests the woman could be a good wife, and warns against rushing judgment.
Dr Thosteson explains breech presentation where the buttocks or feet lead the birth. Most births are head first. breech can cause prolonged labor and risk to the baby though modern care reduces danger. Possible options include external version or C section. some cases end normally if delivery proceeds.
Robert Gray, chairman of the selection committee, announced that an outstanding Boy Scout or Explorer will be chosen to represent the Little Dixie District of the Great Rivers Council in a report to the governor during Boy Scout Week next February. Finalists will be Scouts or Explorers with a high rank, active church participation and leadership in school and community.
A birthday message notes that Friday celebrates Bobby Armstrong Charles Henry Hayes Debra Lynn Neill Karen Wilders Forest Sudbrook Joyce Loebnig Mari Ann Berry Mrs Virginia Pritchett Mrs Henry Reichers Mrs Harry Humphrey Marlene Jones and Don Williams with wishes for happiness and good cheer.
Erroneous listings appear across stations in St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy and Jett City with Chaotic channel names and unreported changes. Weather News 12 noted as placeholder.
Channel schedules list Phil Silvers with Jonny Mann and the Singers on Stand Up And Cheer at 6 30 pm on Channel 4. Bewitched with Henry VII at 7 pm on channels 2 and 3. Conway and the Carpenters with Carol Burnett at 7 pm on channels 4 7 and 13. NBC Mystery Theater at 7 30 with Dennis Weaver in Encounter With Aries. Pearl Bailey subs for David Frost at 8 pm on channel 11 with Otto Preminger and guests. Mayor Alcala in A Hun Black Pages at 9 pm on channels 2 and 3. Night Gallery at 9 pm on channels 5 8 10 with G Marshall Imogene Coca and Vincent Price. Movies and other daytime offerings fill late afternoon and night with multiple channels listing comedies dramas and westerns.
Rod Taylor and Dennis Cole as The Bearcats star in Dos Gringos a Mexican revolution tale at 7 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13 Flip Wilson guests include George Gobel Mahalia Jackson and Joan Rivers at 7 on channels 5 8 10. Longstreet Burglary murder drama A World of Perfect Complicity airs at 8 on channels 2 3 The Siege guerrilla tale with Ricardo Montalban on Nichols at 8 0 5 8 10 Dom DeLuise fills in for David Frost at 8 on 11 with Emily Coleman Cathryn Damon and others. Dean Martin guests at 9 on channels 5 8 10 Carroll O Connor Ruth Buzzi and Vikki Carr appear. Movies include The Ambushers on 4 7 13 at 8, and other listings air throughout the night.
NBC pits Ironside against ABCs Mod Squad in the early eve slot as CBSs Glen Campbell faces whodunit rivals. Marcus Welby remains strong with human relations plots, while NBC drops Quarterly Report after controversial sponsor pullout. Network news will fill December March June slots with actuality specials.
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