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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes surveys show under-21 turnout low at 25.7 percent in 1970 elections in Alaska Hawaii Georgia Kentucky. Compares to older groups with higher participation and argues voting is a mental act beyond mere ballot casting, cautioning nonvoters effectively permit others to decide.
A brief religious reflection cites Hebrews 5 9 stating that Christ perfected forever those who obey him It notes obedience as challenging yet rewarding and emphasizes spiritual discipline in Christian life.
Readers defend Kaiser plant amid negative coverage of a recent accident. Letter writers complain about front page coverage, praise Kaiser workers, and challenge the newspaper’s emphasis while noting the company will bear costs and locals remain loyal.
The notice wishes Gregory Baker Dorothy Juanita Chapman Francis DeVault Edgar Kimmel Mrs. Charles Rolle Whitt Martin Kathy Carter and E G Kribble a happy birthday on Friday. It preserves a formal local tone and lists the individuals by name.
Readers share blunt complaints and questions about pregnancy work strain insults at a pregnant woman, ear piercing risks, and marital entertaining tensions. Ann Landers offers pragmatic guidance while a reader suggests letting a neglectful husband “stew in his own juice.”
The column explains poison ivy is chemical urushiol not a germ, spreads by contact with sap on skin clothing tools or smoke, and sensitizes on first exposure. It notes prevention and treatment to be discussed next and invites reader questions on salt in diabetic diet and editorial process.
In Mexico, the new gymnasium addition started almost a year ago sits roofless and likely won’t be finished before fall opening. Also, Mrs. Charles J. Broemser files as Audrain County recorder candidate. Pre-School Mothers Club donates 100 dollars to recreation. Red Cross flood drive chairman named. Lon J. Levins runs for prosecuting attorney. Republicans select delegates for ninth district convention in Montgomery City. In 1922, Amanda Hospital contract awarded to George T. Elliott for a 37000 dollar addition with fireproof north wing and semi fireproof south wing enhancing the hospital’s status.
The Mexico Ledger lists pricing for mail and carrier delivery, with annual and monthly rates for Audrain and surrounding counties, interlodge rates for all Missouri counties, and out of state subscriptions. It also provides office hours and postal details for the Mexico, Missouri office.
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Channel 3 features Jazz On A Wednesday Night with Parsons College Jazz Ensemble Ottumwa at 7, pets hour special, Feldman Comedy Machine with Roger Moore and Marty Feldman at 8, Sutherland in Who's Afraid of the Opera at 9:30, Cavett Tony Awards with Fonda Kerr Duncan. Tonight Show shifts to California May 1. many movies and daytime fare listed across channels with classic titles and star names.
Readable TV schedule notes astronauts Duke and Young on the moon may pre-empt primetime. CBS Reports profiles Chicago Mayor Daley at 7, Rossellini film on NET Playhouse, and Interlude on CBS Movie. Apollo XVI coverage and varied daytime programs fill the day with Batman, Lucy, Sesame Street, and Dick Cavett among mentions.
In a candid chat, Ethel Merman compares past Broadway giants to today, praising Gypsy as her favorite all time show for its strong story and book. She recalls Hello Dolly and Jerry Herman’s songs, noting fewer memorable scores now and a shift in audience tastes. She cites Barbra Streisand as a standout among younger performers and recalls revivals drawing new crowds in 1965.
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