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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1972

Page

2

The Wolf Was The Hero Editorial Tale Revisited

A reprinted editorial from Christian Crusade Weekly retells Red Riding Hood with a satirical verdict on rights and justice. The wolf’s killing of Grandmother is deemed justified by some groups, while the woodcutter faces an aggravated assault charge. the tale ends with Red Riding Hood honoring the wolf and a shrine at Grandma’s cottage.

Red Riding Hood The Civil Liberties Union SDS Grandma's

Mind of Christ as Standard of Excellence

A faith note cites Philippians 2 5 urging believers to let the mind of Christ prevail as the universal standard of excellence for educated people everywhere, shaping conduct and purpose in daily life.

Christ Jesus Christ

Open Forum Reader Complaint on Restroom Access

In a letter to the Ledger editor W B Hanover of Clearwater Florida commends the town but questions why eating places are not required to provide washrooms for customers. He cites a drive in on the town's east side lacking a rest room.

Ledger W. B. Hanover Clearwater, Fla

Grits Etiquette and Southern Dining Folklore

Gabriel Moore riffs on grits as a Southern staple and travel test in the Deep South. He notes how grits are served with eggs and ham fat, guiding visitors to accept them without complaint. He warns against mockery and emphasizes regional pride, humor, and etiquette along hospitality lines.

Gabriel Moore The Saturday Review Kentucky Virginia Deep South South Iowa Chicago Florida Georgia Hawaii

Mexico Ledger Contains Local News And Notices

The Mexico MO Ledger issues a Tuesday dated page from April 4 1972 featuring regional news brief and public notices. It highlights community events and civic updates with brief items and official notices.

Mexico Thesday

Dear Ann Landers Readers Share Grandmas And Secrets

A collection of reader letters to Ann Landers covers a grandma cherishing noisy phone calls from grandkids, a joke about Elliot Richardson, a woman coping with an abusive father and seeking guidance for explaining to her mother-in-law, and a drug education plug with ordering details. The tone is warm, candid, and reflective of a midcentury advice column.

Ann Landers Grammy Gram Washington, D.C Department of Health, Education and Welfare H.E.W Elliott Richardson Pengaton Hell John Ann Nashville

Bed-Wetting Drug Imipramine Gets Attention In FAQ

Dr Thosteson explains imipramine Tefranil as a prescription aid for bed-wetting. Results vary. some respond quickly, others not at all. Dosage must be physician regulated and not over the counter. A booklet Bed-Wetting Ways to Stop It is offered for 25 cents.

Mexico Confronts Leadership Changes and Club News

Today in Mexico Basil Leach is returning to assume new Kaiser Refractories duties as vice president of executive sales, announced by President F M Cashin. In school news Mary Jane McClure says 14 foreign exchange students from Missouri to stay with club families during a two day visit. The Chamber notes and Legion updates follow with awards and appointments amid local civic activity. A mysterious diagonal white cloud was sighted noon today across the sky.

Basil Leach Mexico Kaiser Refractories F. M. Cashin Leach Oakland Mexico Refractories Co Kaiser Mary Jane McClure Mexico High School St. Louis Missouri Mexico Chamber of Commerce Chamber Hotel Hoxsey Theered Maurice Barnes Robert M. White the Ledger Walter Staley Jr United States Audrain County Committee The American Legion K. G. Kennen Laddonia Humphrey Craddock Joe Kieinsorge Martinsburg E. H. Shannon Vandalia

Birthday greetings on Thursday for local residents

The note sends warm birthday wishes to Mrs. Lawrence Watts, David Blackmore, Sandra Dee Stegeman, Connie Elson, Earl T. Jesse, Sharon Kay Haley, and Leslie L. Thomas, extending happiness and health on their special day.

Lawrence Watts David Blackmore Sandra Dee Stegeman Connie Elson Earl T. Jesse Sharon Kay Haley Leslie L. Thomas

Station listings and weather notices from regional channels

A fragmented OCR shows TV station identifiers for St. Louis Ottumwa and Quincy markets plus mentions of channel numbers and a weather note. It lists KTVI KTVI KTVU and other call signs with scattered city names and dates, indicating a transmission scheduling or listing page with minor weather reference.

Ktvi St. Lows Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox-tv St. Louis Ksd-tv St Louis

Television Listings and Highlights Tonight

Tonight features Jacques Cousteau's Octopus Octopus on channels 2 3 and 17 at 6 30 p m. CBS Special on open classrooms and schoolroom contrasts at 6 30 on channels 4 7 and 13. Double Jeopardy with Lauren Bacall airs at 6 30 on channels 5 8 and 10. The Birdmen WWII drama on ABC at 7 30 on channels 2 9 and 17. NBC hour Thou Shalt Not Kill reconstructs a Salt Lake City murder in 1968 at 7 30 on channels 5 8 10. Dick Cavett Peter Ustinov Lola Falana and Saul Goodman guest, Carson with David Brenner. Movie list includes Rod Cameron Western, The Good Die Young, Marilyn Monroe musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and more across channels.

Jacques Cousteau CBS Charles Kuralt Lauren Bacall NBC Salt Lake City Dick Cavett Peter Ustinov Lola Falana Saul Goodman Johnny Carson David Brenner San Antone Rod Cameron Richard Basehart Marilyn

Parson College Jazz Ensemble Leads Wednesday Night TV

On Channel 3 Parsons College Jazz Ensemble Ottumwa broadcasts Jazz On A Wednesday Night at 6 30 PM. Programs include It Takes A Lot Of Love at 7 PM 4 7 13 with 14 animal themed vignettes and Feldman Comedy Machine featuring Roger Moore and Marty Feldman at 8 PM 3 17. Joan Sutherland stars in Who's Afraid Of The Opera at 9 30 PM with an abbreviated Donizetti Daughter of the 24 Hours 12. Apollo XVI preempts regular programming at 5 45 AM 4 Semester to 6 30 AM 2 Farm Report.

Channel 3 Parsons College Ottumwa Roger Moore Marty Feldman Joan Sutherland Donizetti CBS News Bullwinkle Lucy

TV Listings and Highlights From Dick Cavett Edition

Regimental TV guide notes Dick Cavett discussing Tony Awards with Henry Fonda and Deborah Kerr. Johnny Carson’s last New York show, Tonight Show moves to California May 1, with Phyllis Newman and Ace Trucking Co. Includes films on Channel 1 and schedule entries for network programs, news, and movies across multiple channels.

Dick Cavett Henry Fonda Deborah Kerr Sandy Duncan Johnny Carson New York Phyllis Newman Ace Trucking Co California Channel 1 Rosalind Russell James Mason Mel Ferrer

In Search of the Lost World on ABC

Cynthia Lowry notes the monogram special explores archaeology and origins of early civilizations in the Americas. It presents impressive ruins and stone works across Central and South America, including pyramids temples walls built without metal tools horses or oxen.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York ABC North Central South America

Ancient earthen mounds and vanished southern cities explored

Photographers document vast earthen mounds and ruined temples in jungles and mountains. Experts study religious sites and burial grounds dating before Christ as networks of mysteries persist. CBS and NBC adjust schedules to air Vietnam related material amid Nielsen’s seasonal lull.

North America

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