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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1970
Page
2
The state’s 1945 constitution no longer fits modern needs and a constitutional convention is urged. While concerns about anti change sentiment persist, supporters argue capable Missourians across fields can improve the current framework, and the effort should proceed.
A biblical scene marks chief priests and elders demanding Jesus’ authority as he teaches in the temple. The dialogue frames authority as the test of truth, reflecting how skeptical crowds challenge proclamations and the moral weight of leadership.
Readers discuss faith in national healing, propose Kit Bond or Danforth for office, and praise local editorials. A nurse crisis and emergency access on East Highway 54 are mentioned, with appeals for better roads and community care. The piece reflects on enduring God’s will, repentance, and moral guidance in a troubled world.
Dear Ann Landers readers discuss kissing spouses in public and setting boundaries with friends who lend money. The letter writer seeks guidance on saying no, preserving friendship, and handling loans, with responses advising pat on the back over blame and prudent lending limits. The page includes multiple reader exchanges and a plug for Ann Landers’ book.
Dear Dr Thosteson answers a reader about parenting and feeding. A father with four children ages three to eight allegedly overfills plates and compels eating. The column warns that forcing meals can cause weight gain, dietary overload, and lasting mealtime resentment. It advocates healthier habits and non sugar snacks.
An article lists six men invited to a Mexican Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at Hotel Hoxey. It notes a commendation from the Mexican League of Women Voters to the Mexico Library Board for leadership in community education and previews a September 25, 1920 agricultural short course at McMillan High School.
NBC schedules a Saturday full of classic films and theater features including Gims For San Sebastian and War The Love, plus a 1962 drama with Glenn Ford and Anthony Perkins. Channel 5 shows sports, cartoons, and a late-night Mae West movie, while Channel 13 airs boxing and Mission Impossible. Local weather and news wrap the lineup.
A busy TV guide style summary lists Channel 3 at 7:30 a.m. and Channel 4 at 1:00 p.m. with shows like Gallicreland Giants versus Cowshows and a slate of dramas and comedies including Matt Lincoln and Barefoot in the Park. The page also notes football previews and multiple program notes across local stations with named actors, series debuts, and time slots.
A dense broadcast schedule lists channels Rive Ottumwa and more with films like Death Wish and The Cincinnati Kid, plus dramas and comedies. It details air times, featured actors such as Steve McQueen, Edward G. Robinson, Bette Davis, and Steve McQueen again, and notes channel 4 7 CBS and other network slots across the evening into late night.
Birthday greetings flow for Carl R. Anderson Miss Irene Dahl Ruth Kent Mrs Dee Allen James Schutte Randy Brown Albert C Bartels Howard James Pauline Barnes Shirley Lucas R C Prater Gary Glen Garrett Philip and Barbara at Hatfield celebrate midweek birthday cheers
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