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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1972
Page
2
A Missouri Governor and St Louis Mayor clash over where a new airport should be built. The Mayor accuses the Governor of hoodwinking the public while pushing for an Illinois site. The piece argues the Mayor opposes a public vote and calls his claims poppycock.
Contemplate a concise, respectful inscription that reflects the crucifixion scene and the claim of Jesus as King. The suggested title honors both identity and authority, focusing on the universal message of salvation and recognition of divine kingship without embellishment. The wording should be clear, dignified, and timeless.
A Lett er from Mrs. Lee Ehrlich defends free speech after criticism of a dog's killing, arguing critics attacked opponents instead of praising the article and harmed the man referenced by their actions. She notes differences between statements and what the news reported.
In Mexico Yesterday April 12 1962 Buzz Beshears 94 a farmer southeast of Lad donia becomes the sixth Democrat to seek Audrain County Collector. Other candidates listed include L Goodson the incumbent Mrs Dorrance Edmonston Elmer Bud Bennett Harold Holsheiser and Howard Swanners.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details for Mexico Missouri with mailing and subscription rates across regions. It notes daily operation except Sundays and holidays, an address at 300 N Washington St, and pricing for single copies, carrier, mail, and out of state subscriptions, plus armed forces rates and office hours.
Jefferson City AP report details a new six week counseling program for inmates not eligible for parole at Missouri Penitentiary. Warden Swenson expects about 25 percent of the 1000 annual releases to benefit, with six inmates counseled on day one by MU professor Robert Burefield. Funding includes a $175,000 federal grant via the Missouri Law Enforcement Assistance Council and an additional $58,000 from MU Rolla, Central Missouri State College, and the state Department of Corrections.
A high school reader asks if sharing lunch with friends is fair and how to handle freeloading. Ann Landers suggests a one week test of their sincerity by skipping lunch, then returning to the three-way split if they show no change. A second letter asks if a will can be made without an attorney amid conflicting legal advice.
Nightly lineup shows Henry Fondas Smith Family eight repeats at 7 30 on channels 2 3 and 17 NBC Mystery repeats at 7 30 6 8 10 with Marty Feldman. Also Dear Ann Landers segments and movies on Channel 11 2 4 7 13 17 plus local weather and sports segments.
A reader seeks guidance for a 13 year old with severe psoriasis across the scalp body ears eyelids nails and more. Dr Thosteson notes hospitalization may help in extreme cases and urges contacting the National Psoriasis Foundation for local specialists and ongoing research. Also included is advice on dental health related to meat intake and a notice for a Gall Bladder booklet.
Cynthia Lowry reviews NBC’s Yellowstone centennial special and warns of ecological and litter problems in national parks. The piece notes awkward entertainment moments and details upcoming network plans including reruns, Henry Fonda's Smith Family, Marty Feldman, Carol Burnett Show vacation, and replacements like Melba Moore, David Steinberg, Jerry Reed, and John Byner.
Friday birthday wishes go to Mrs John S Thompson Arthur E Collens Maurine Walker Charles White Thomas W Green Charles Sprouls James Lee Watts Jerry Linn Coose Mrs H B McCowan Carolyn Lee Jett Betty McQueen Vicki Wells Carl Lee Dollens Mrs Ruth Cadwell Ada Florence Kehl Mark Steven Wilson Michael Estes Vicki Lynn Galloway and Mrs Jerry Washburn from Laddonia.
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