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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1971
Page
2
The piece argues that truth is essential in government and criticizes Attica coverage failures. Officials misreported hostage deaths and weaponry, later correcting some facts while others remained hidden. The essay urges use of pool reporters to ensure transparent reporting, asserting truth builds public confidence.
A devotional line extols God's lovingkindness as a shield for humanity. It urges counting blessings to shrink worries, invoking Psalm 36:7 and the imagery of refuge under divine wings. The fragment emphasizes faith and gratitude as practical spiritual counsel.
The column recounts prosecution witnesses criticizing marijuana use, citing Dr. Walter Lehmann's testimony on muscular, perceptual, memory, and psychiatric risks. Dr. Keith Yonge notes possible lasting brain effects and genetic concerns, claiming a majority of hard-drug users began with marijuana. The state rests.
Yesterday in Mexico the Dixie Grey Band of MHS, 125 strong, planned to march in home games if weather allows and host two visiting students Lena Dionysso poulou from Pataras Greece and Ricardo Salim from Tucuman Argentina. Also Moolah Temple unit parade slated for a Shriners salute to the Little Dixie Shrine Club with members from several cities.
Greetings note lists Saturday celebration for Elizabeth S Williams Roger Green Gloria Thompson Mrs Lucile Williams Leslie Pierce Mrs Ralph Null William Smith Wayne Bradley and Paul Yount with cake and candles wished.
A Dear Ann Landers letter from a 70s widow praises two Yorkshire terriers and a Persian cat for companionship, saying pets fill a void and keep loneliness away. The editor notes sadness for women trapped in unhappy marriages and underscores the contrast with a loving husband. A reader requests Ann Landers wedding guidance booklet.
A reader challenges Dr Thosteson over recommending soy milk for cow milk allergy, defending goat’s milk as natural and pure. The exchange explains soy milk’s grocery availability and protein content, while a younger reader asks how to pursue pathology as a career and how to contact professionals at a hospital.
Friday ledger lists Bert Parks hosting Channel 4 at 6 30 and Hee Haw on Channel 5. NBCs Night Gallery season preview features E G Marshall Vincent Price and Imogene Coca with reviews of McCloud Bearcats Nichols Longstreet and Owen Marshall.
Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington Mexico Missouri. Rates shown include 2.00 per month by carrier in Mexico and nearby towns, 13.00 per year by mail in Audrain and adjoining counties, and higher rates for other areas. Office hours listed with times.
Readable TV channel identifiers from St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy and Jett City stations include Kivi Kovo Ksu tv Khyatv Komutv Krogty Weem tv and Teletype News Weather News provide a snapshot of broadcast offerings across multiple markets. The fragment shows channel numbers and station names without additional program details or dates.
Local guide lists Rod Taylor and Dennis Cole as The Bearcats in a Mexican revolution drama Dos Gringoes at 7:30 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 19, plus Flip Wilson guests on NBC affiliates at 7 including George Gobel Mahalia Jackson and Joan Rivers. Also features Longstreet burglary and murder, The Siege with Ricardo Montalban, and Owen Marshall at Law.
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