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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1972
Page
2
The Ledger faces an editing choice over an R rated movie ad showing a bikini clad girl. Editors note moral standards shift as over-30s react negatively while pools, TV shows, and stores show similar imagery.
A devotional line echoes Psalm 15, declaring that one who walks uprightly, works righteousness, and speaks truth in heart may abide in the tabernacle and dwell on the holy hill. The verse emphasizes integrity and truthfulness as requirements for divine fellowship.
Boone County Hospital receives a warm missive from Mrs. W J Zimm erman, thanking the Ledger editor for a homey letter that lifted her spirits during her stay. The note highlights the supportive role of local papers in hospital care.
A reader shares a Honolulu travel mishap and a 14.50 phone bill after his daughter’s marijuana spelling bet. Ann Landers weighs in on emergency calls, discipline, and money, then answers diverse questions about pregnancy in the workplace, child bonding, and parenting insights drawn from cross cultural views. The column promotes a drug info booklet with ordering details.
Dr Thosteson warns against importing hormone based arthritis cures from abroad noting temporary relief but serious side effects and legal risks. He urges readers to consult physicians and Arthritis Foundation for safe guidance while cautioning about sensational claims and border remedies.
Israel Shenker notes in the New York Times that American and British English differ widely in pronunciation spelling and usage. He cites examples from travel, law, and daily life illustrating how schedule lieutenant and other terms diverge, highlighting a cultural divide in language.
A collage of crossword clues covering various words and definitions. The piece then humorously contrasts American and British usage with quotations about spellings and phrases from figures like Gorley Putt Ronald Knox Evelyn Waugh and Damon Runyon, illustrating linguistic divergence and a British publishing glossary.
The quote highlights how rapid change outpaces planning unless attention stays on the future. Dean Rusk underscores the need to balance awareness of today with a focus on tomorrow to remain connected with current developments.
A dense page fragment shows TV channel lists and sports events with times. Notable items include CBS Film Festival at 11:30 a.m., Hand In Hand, a 1961 English film, baseball Cards vs Reds in St. Petersburg, ABA playoffs, Pro Bowlers final frame, and golf events with multiple time slots. Also mentions Easter broadcasts, NBA playoff Lakers vs Bulls, and various programs across channels 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,11,12,13,17.
The page catalogs tonight's TV schedule across channels with multiple film titles and programs. Highlights include Cast A Giant Shadow, If Tomorrow Comes, The Shoas of the Fisherman, Easter special The Centurion, and various NBC ABC CBS movie blocks, sports, and news segments.
The Ledger appoints Ray Allen as classified advertising manager replacing Mrs. Martin Anderson who has resigned.
The notice lists birthday greetings for Ruth Ann Collens and a group Monday birthday, plus a Tuesday cake event for Helen McNatt and another set of celebrants including Mrs. Arthur Brown and Anne Baker, with several other named individuals.
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