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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1971
Page
2
The piece notes global uncertainty about Red China and criticizes politicians for claiming certainty. It argues most experts admit ignorance about China, stressing the need to replace political rhetoric with facts as China moves toward broader contact with the world.
A reflection on God’s constant presence with believers as Psalm 91 11 promises angels to guard and the Spirit never leaves or forsakes. The message emphasizes divine reassurance and companionship in all circumstances.
Letter commends Audrain County for reducing polling places from eighteen to nine eight within the county and notes Mexico kept nine. The writer questions why no token reduction occurred within the city limits and signs sincerely.
The Bowling Green Times argues for pride in work and higher quality across all jobs as inflation rises. It urges workers to focus on what they owe their employers and customers, not just their wages, holiday time, or benefits.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch argues against forcing the state Revenue Director to release individual income tax returns. It cautions that such access would breach taxpayer privacy, regardless of Auditor Bond’s intentions, and warns against setting a partisan precedent in a Democratic‑led government.
A collage of reader questions and Ann Landers responses. Topics include a boy coping with a drinking father, a mother debating her daughter Charlotte's risky sewing outfit, defense of Women’s Lib rhetoric, a marital dispute over visitors and appearance, and dating etiquette. The column emphasizes compassion, personal strength, and practical advice.
Readers ask about penicillin allergy testing with PPL and allergy specialists, potential severity on reexposure, and familial links. Dr Thosteson notes testing availability, warns of possible more severe future reactions, and explains that penicillin sensitivity does not always run in families.
A Thursday greeting lists several individuals including Mrs Max Berrey Connie Bigelow Mrs Ernest Branch Linda Lewis Mrs Walter Burkett August Steinman Mrs Carl Mahood Mrs Robert Brown Conrad Harrison Christine Noel Stephen Hawkins and Mrs Jessie Green in a community birthday salute.
Mexico Ledger lists business office at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo with pricing for print and digital access. Rates include mail subscriptions for Audrain and adjacent counties plus out of state and armed forces, and office hours from 8:00 am to 9:30 pm weekdays and 4:08 pm to 3:00 pm Saturday.
Fragmentary list shows ty channels with station tags and cities including St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy Jeff City and Mexico. It notes typos and erroneous fistings and mentions Teletype News changes by the stations alongside a weather news item.
Bobby Goldsboro sings on Stand Up and Cheer at 6 30 p m Channel 5. NBC Mystery Movie Murder By The Barrel airs at 7 30 with Rock Hudson and Susan Saint James. Forrest Tucker medical plot on Medical Center at 8 00. Sound America music hour led by Eddy Arnold at 9 00. Night Gallery at 9 00 features Arte Johnson and James Farentino.
The initial Nielsen ratings for the new TV season place Marcus Welby M D at top as viewers favor proven hits over debuts. NBCs Flip Wilson and CBSs Guess Who Coming to Dinner also perform well while new shows like Getting Together and Funny Face rank midpack or lower.
A partial crossword puzzle list with clues and some numbered entries across and down. The text combines across and down clues, some typos and obsolete spellings, and an ending strange sequence including numbers and names. The readable items point to a classic word puzzle page segment.
Officials report rising sales and employment at Kaiser Refractories division in Mexico. Frank M. Caslin predicts 1961 refractory sales will surpass 1960 totals amid strong business forecasts.
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