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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1972
Page
2
The editorial critiques the American system as too complex and wordy. It argues simple speech conveys truth better and mocks seminar elites who spoke in long sentences. It suggests the seminar failed to connect with plain, meaningful language.
The narrator recalls Exodus 16:2 where the Israelites complain in the wilderness amid shortage. The prompt invites self examination, asking if we are any better than they were and urging gratitude over constant complaint.
The Ledger seeks to confirm authorship for an Open Forum letter by verifying the writer’s initials H M T. If the author can verify the letter, it will be published.
The 1962-63 city budget proposes a two cent tax levy increase to fund the new city county public health unit and parks and recreation, plus a rise in auto license for 36 hp plus cars from 5.50 to 7.50, submitted by City Manager Robert Semple. Audrain County School board re elected Charles Duff and Charles I. Lierheimer.
Birthday wishes are extended Wednesday to a long list of residents including Mrs Kengey Clithero Jr Middletown Rose Mary Damron Jimmie Capp Tressa Maria Webber Billy Pierce A B Eddy C E Young Patrick Estes Mrs Herman S Parks Elton Durwood Richardson Ruby Ann Williams Clark LaRue Frederick Moore Thaddeus Michael Sims Nadine Diederich Donald Lee Silver Dorsey L Griffith David Calvin Christopher Arthur Alien Gerald Jones and D S Christopher across Middletown Centralia and nearby areas.
Readers seek medical, parenting, and drug guidance in Ann Landers columns. A Chicago internist refutes paternal nursing. Estab lishment Square vents campus appearances while praise for open ideals counters. Counseling urged for a blended family’s discipline issues and a drug education booklet offer.
Dear Dr Thosteson argues that demanding children clear their plates is ignorant and brutal. Allow a child to stop eating when full with no snacking between meals, while distinguishing real dislikes from stubbornness to protect digestive health.
In a reader column, Dr. George C. Thosteson discusses parental control over children's meals, urges kindness, questions forceful feeding as anger or control, and suggests a playful “children's lib” concept. He promotes his hemorrhoid booklet and invites mail, though he cannot answer individually.
ABC aired Challenge a one hour special featuring William Shatner learning kayak maneuvers and James Coburn undergoing a racing car cram course. Both men faced nervous moments as instructors guided them through controls, balance, and safety before tackling their respective courses.
Monday night listings feature Jim Ryan and Wilt Chamberlain films, a prison life segment, Gunsmoke two part rerun with Sally Fergus, and specials on Channel 9 Between Time and Timbuktu. ABC Movie Rap ture stars Dean Stockwell, Bob Hope Oscar tribute at 3 PM, and various daytime classics and news programs populate the schedule.
A dense schedule lists Know Your Antiques at 6:00 p.m. on Channel 9 about tobacco history and antiques, youth cartoons on Channel 4 and 13, Dr. Seuss and Charlie Brown repeats, and a Peter Falk Janet Leigh comedy Dear Deductible. Plus a Yellowstone to Tomorrow special and long looping daily programs from morning to late night with CBS News ABC News and various features including 60 Minutes Fischer profile.
Unreported changes by stations cause errors in See TV listings. The page cites Kpl St Louis Ktcgty City Kebj tv Galumbia with channel numbers and a weather note. No further details provided.
In Santa Cruz a boy named Shawn Ritter bought pants for a dime at an Animal Welfare Association rummage sale. A bulge in the pocket revealed a $155 stash. He turned the money to the sheriff. Officers said it may be kept by the finder if unclaimed after six months.
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