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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1970
Page
2
In a reflective editorial the author argues for balanced views on police, noting dangers from gun violence against officers and the need for fair treatment of law enforcement. The piece defends police necessity, critiques excessive criticism, and urges public outrage toward killers while supporting qualified officers.
A religious exhortation urges sobriety and constant vigilance in the life battle against evil. It quotes a Bible verse noting the devil as a roaring lion seeking whom to devour and claims never to let down guard in this struggle.
A letter argues for Kit Bond to win the Missouri State Auditor race, praising his plan to audit Democratic administrations and restore independence to the office. It cites Holman’s late and lax audits, urging voters to endorse Bond to ensure responsible management of public funds.
Readers ask about amyloidosis symptoms and cures as well as a rare acromegaly case. Dr Thosteson explains disease concepts, imports on pituitary surgery, posture advice for slouching youth, and invites mail for his column while noting he cannot answer individually.
A heated exchange on parental roles questions whether a mother should shield a cheating husband. The debate touches on class, loyalty, and family image, with references to public figures and a long list of stations and places cited as context for the discussion.
The page shows a cluttered schedule listing films and TV programs across channels with titles like The Murder of a Small Town, Danger Has Two Faces, and The Virginians. It notes guests, roasts, and various times, mixing entertainment, news, and weather with multiple channel references and many OCR errors.
TV critics note the season’s dramatic mix with CBS and NBC rushing to assemble special programs after late news. Laugh In nowhere meets mixed results as sketches, spoof ads, and brief vignettes fail to sustain momentum.
Local TV notes keep Dan Rowan and Dick Martin at the center as turnover brings new regulars. Goldie Hawn returns as guest star amid waning zing in physical bits. Lily Tomlin and Arte Johnson stand out while Mayberry R.F.D. climbs in Nielsen ratings withHeadmaster behind. Howard Sprague uncovers dinosaur bones triggering tensions at Goober's station.
Tonight at 6 00 pm Congressman Hun gate visits in Mexico to report on the current session of Congress. A birthday cake and candles will be featured on Channel 12 with a taped repeat of the segment later. Names listed include Mrs Burr Crawport Jewell Cleeton Alanl Coatsworth Charles Arm strong Charles Fox William Walker Kenny De Iver Larry Curtis J R Rodes Christina Griffith Jeffrey Gibson William Duckworth Nadine Pittman Louise Baysinger.
A fragment discusses a booklet intended for sending, mentions library material possibly dated, and predicts a positive reaction to a goat picture. It shifts to medical topics describing gout as a chronic disease caused by insufficient uric acid elimination leading to urate buildup and periodic pain attacks.
Miles A. Smith reviews Dr Benjamin Spock’s book Decent and Indecent, noting a rambling mix of observations on sex, education, and a proposed leftist party. The author argues imperialism and domestic oppression threaten America and calls for a radical movement rejecting anti-Communism.
The Missouri Bar elected Jackson A Wright of Mexico as vice president during the Odd Fellows Association meeting in St Louis. Wright, a member of Edwards, Knester Wright and Seigfreid, was presented by torney Culwell. Fire Prevention Week events and Home Economies Extension Club activities were noted in Mexico and a 1950 parade highlighted by a six-school collaboration was announced.
Brief record notes the Missouri Mexico Ledger edition dated Tuesday September 29, 1970. Contains local notices and community items typical of a small town newspaper, reflecting period concerns, events, and social notices.
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