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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1972
Page
2
An editorial contrasts two groups of young men shaping the nation. One aboard the destroyer Rush protests ship conditions and vents concerns about its 27 year age and ports in Africa. The other flies missions over Vietnam, doing their duty without protest, prompting questions about future leadership and national defense.
A reflection on Exodus 12 14 urges that Deliverance days be memorialized with anniversaries to honor the memory of goodness and past salvation. The message emphasizes ritual remembrance and lasting significance for the community.
The Right To Know column examines a HUD Operation Breakthrough salary inquiry in Indianapolis. It contrasts Ralph Nader's view that FOIA reveals little with a HUD claim of nonitemized data, noting taxpayers fund salaries and HUD oversight, raising questions about public access to information on contractor pay and use of federal funds.
Dear Ann Landers discusses the tragedy of crib deaths and police scrutiny faced by grieving parents, with organizations urged for support and reporting of mistreatment. She also advises a reader on weight goals, suggesting base figures on age and prior healthy weight, and prioritizing medical guidance over charts.
Reader asks about one spouse avoiding kissing to prevent winter colds. The doctor notes viruses vary and immunity is imperfect. He cites factors beyond kissing that raise infection risk, including chronic tonsillitis and smoking, and urges practical health measures over extreme fears.
Announcement from Kaiser Refractories Co. Mexico Works celebrates reaching one million safe hours without a disabling injury, a new safety milestone. Works Manager D. Shopher praises the effort of individual workers in achieving the record. An employee donated blood during a Red Cross Bloodmobile visit.
Saturday wishes extend to Jackie Lee Scott Harris Maupin Harry Ervin Hill Charles Vanlandingham Lillian Johnson Mrs Roy Manning Mrs Ralph Sanneheck Larry Jerichan Mary Sue Black Fred Fairchild Mrs Mildred Greenup Dianne Davis Mrs Robert Holt Blythe Jerman Frances Willis Centralia Vandalia and Charlotte Summers in a local birthday notice celebrating community names and ages where available.
TV review notes the best moments are spoofs with deadpan imitations of famous people and satire on television. Orson Welles narrates Henry Riddle’s career while Feldman performs all roles. Feldman’s Marty Feldman Comedy Machine on ABC blends sight gags and satire, with a standout park bench daffodil sketch ending in a bulldozer gag.
George Washington's early command decisions in battle are shown in a drama on NET Playhouse at 7 30 p m Channel 9. The time is 1754 and the war with the French rages on the frontier battleground of Pennsylvania. CBS Movie at 8 00 on 4 7 13 features Pendulum with George Peppard as detective and murder suspect in a network repeat. Buddy Hackett and teen singer Laurie Tchino appear among Dean Martin's 3 00 PM movies.
A dense schedule of film and TV programings includes The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari at 7:30 on Channel 9, Hour of the Gun at 7:30 on NBC, and The Hours starring Teresa Wright at 1:00 on Channel 11. Dick Cavett features Beverly Sills with Slappy White, while Johnny Carson lists Slappy White. Movie slots show classic titles with varying reviews from fair to good. The guide notes ongoing series, news programs, and cartoons across multiple channels with evening and late-night slots.
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