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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1971
Page
2
Missouri residents will vote on five amendments on October 5. Support is for Amendments 1 2 3 5 with four voting For and one Against. Amendment 4 Opposed, seeks pari mutuel wagering with concerns about broad, later drawn laws.
A reflective musing contrasts Romans 12 verse about blessing persecutors with a view of the world as a jungle of struggle. The Master’s teaching to be in the world but not of it frames the mood and guidance for feeling with others yet remaining distinct.
In a open forum letter the editor reflects on how ADA ratings provoke partisan labels and critiques how voting records are used to signal political clout. The writer questions sample size, selection bias, and the motive behind ratings while noting differing group views and the impact on public trust.
The Post-Tribune reports five towns became ghost towns in the 1980s and 116 more incorporated places with 25 or fewer residents face near ghost town status, up from 79 in 1960. Debate continues over Apache Flats incorporation amid concerns about law enforcement and lake pollution.
A reader worries about a unhappy marriage after 17 years and weight gain, another advises keeping quiet about child discipline, and a third questions insensitive comments to a bereaved mother. Ann Landers responds with blunt guidance and offers her booklet for popularity.
A reader asks if a herniated disc will worsen with age. The doctor explains discs can herniate from injury and aging reduces disc firmness, advising exercises, careful lifting, and posture to avoid surgery. A thyroid biopsy via neck needle is described as safe and not through the mouth. Asthma triggers include smoke from others, dust, humidity, and odors. managing the home environment is key.
Greetings note extends birthday wishes to Carl R. Anderson Ruth Kent Mrs Dee Allen James Schutte Randy Brown Albert C. Bartels Howard James Pauline Barnes Shirley Lucas R C Prater Gary Glen Philip Yount Irene Anna Belle Wright Louis Luckner Mrs John P Wagner Middletown Mrs Don Bishop Kay Parrott Mrs Ray White Donna Sue Moser Janet LaRue Ging Sue Shellabarger Teresa Knipp Auxvasse with cake and candles on Tuesday.
Tom Parker of Christian College will chair a five judge panel to select three queens for the 10th annual festival in October, with Delno Gilmore noting Parker as the first male head judge and four ages to be announced later. The piece also notes Missouri rainfall records, a 1961 moisture tally, and various 1951 and 1871 local happenings.
A catalog of AM and FM TV channel allocations across Missouri and Iowa including St. Louis Ottumwa Ottumwa stations KMOX TV and KTV channels, listing KTVI KV, KHGU, and regional outlets in Hannibal Columbia Weem TV Quincy and related channel numbers for St. Louis and surrounding cities.
Tonight features Penn State at Iowa City and baseball with pregame shows. Ryder Cup golf, boxing with Monzon versus Griffiths, and Missouri Forum guest at Rolla headline the evening. The Archies and The Deadly Dream lead ABC and NBC Movie slots, with Dick Van Dyke's show failing to impress. CBS and NBC schedule local news, sports, and entertainment blocks through late evening.
A dense listing covers broadcast plans for Boulez Varese, tai chi, Nazi camp music, Notre Dame Purdue football, Redskins Giants and Chiefs Oilers games, menus of film and television slots, and upcoming specials including Jacques Cousteau, Barney Bandolero, and Young People's Concert.
A TV listings page previews David Frost Revue at 9 30 with Art Carney. Fort Apache 1948 western with John Wayne. Charlie Chan’s Secret 1936. Father Goose 1964. Bandolero 1988. The Silencers 1966. Bedtime Story 1964. The Delicate Delinquent 1957. The Oldfashioned Way 1934. The Road to Hong Kong 1961. Santa Fe Fling 1955. plus NBC/CBS/NBC News and various regional programs.
Monday ledger lists Wild Kingdom at 6 30 p m on Channel 5 featuring nesting golden eagles in the western mountains. It also notes Al Onofrio at 6 30 p m on 8 reviews SMU and previews Army in Mizzou football alongside Gunsmoke two part Matt Dillon adventure.
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