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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1972
Page
2
A editorial argues against disarmament, citing Mao and Marxist Leninist views that war is politics with bloodshed and that revolutions and armed force are central to seizing power. It asserts that no example of nonresistance has stopped aggressors and that abolition of war requires taking up arms.
A reflective line from Mark 11 11 about the end of day and what a man can accomplish in twenty four hours. It notes Jesus left some tasks for tomorrow and invites contemplation of priorities and rest.
Open Forum editor letters from Santa Fe residents praise Kaiser Refractories and its workers after the incident. They call it an accident, commend the workers for cold dangers faced, and express gratitude to refractories for protecting the community from pollution. Local residents also note support for Mexican visitors and promise better times for fishing and commerce. The letters celebrate civic unity and mutual respect.
A collection of Ann Landers Q and A items from The Mexico Ledger. A wife laments her husband’s coupon-driven shopping, another questions shower gift rules, and friends’ bragging leads to guidance on setting boundaries. The column ends with a note about submitting questions with a stamped SASE.
Dr Thosteson explains degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis differs from rheumatoid arthritis. It progresses gradually and is managed by reducing joint strain, keeping joints mobile, and using doctor selected medications. The booklet How You Can Control Arthritis offers extra guidance.
Marian Peterson reports the death of Grandma Peterson in Sun Prairie Wisconsin last week. The obituary notes her family ties and longstanding presence in the community as it begins to reflect on her life and memory.
A Missouri special session runs three months late as lawmakers resume work on Monday. The piece notes slow progress amid a 242 to 3 day week, criticizing delayed actions that affect taxpayers. It includes a reflective anecdote about community, life, and the value of people.
The fragment shows an April 21 1972 edition page from the Mexico Missouri Ledger. It likely contains local news notices and brief items typical of a small weekly paper of that era. Further readable content is not provided.
Channel listings show NBC airing Deadlier Than The Male at 7:30, Orpheus on Wilm Odyssey at 7:30 with subtitles, Terror in the Sky at 8:00 on CBS, plus a lineup including Love Am Style Guide to Love Merv Griffin and various afternoon programs.
A fragmentary OCR list presents names and places such as Khyaty Hannibal Komudy Columbia Kate-ty St. Louis Weem-ty Quincy VE Kplr St. Lotus Krogey Jeff Gily Kebj-lv Columbia with parentheses noting numeric marks and unclear interpretations.
A dense late night listings page notes mostly reruns with Don Rickles guesting on Joey Bishop’s show and a slate of films and programs. Movies include The Woman On Pier 13 Town On Trial Gunman’s Walk Deadlier Than The Male Orpheus The Leech Woman Abbott and Costello World and more with regional channel cues and late night talk shows and news programs listed.
The page blends a Revolutionary War note on Benedict Arnold with a dense TV guide and sport slate. It lists "You Are There" at 11:30 a.m., a Children's Film Festival at noon featuring Flash the Sheepdog, Pirates vs Phillies at 12:15, ABA playoff at 1:00, golf Tournament of Champions at 2:00, and a CBS Classic final at 3:00. Also notes Lakers Bucks game, multiple movie broadcasts, and a long catalog of channel programming through night.
H B Hardin of northwest Mexico is adding to his large chicken brooder. Frank Ragsdale updates his West Monroe home. E N Lawder improves property on E Liberty St. Luther O Neal makes substantial improvements in southwest Mexico. Mail subscribers see additional weekend ty log on another page.
A fragmented crossword puzzle clue list appears with across and down entries, many garbled words and misread letters. It includes hints like mended tire scene coral ree i dolizer flycatchers tale of adventure and various numbered items. overall unreadable and incomplete.
Sunday greetings honor Helen Lorene Berry George Turner Mrs David L Collens Donald DeVault Roger Giboney James Lewis Hill Dorothy Lois Anderson Frances Holbert Fred R Fritschie Mary Louige Haislip Elizabeth Exford Mabel James Melvin LeLoy Bise Jr Dennis Richardson Frances Ann Shuck and Robyn Lynn Martin with best wishes for a joyful year ahead from family friends and well wishers.
Yesterday in Mexico on Saturday April 21 1962 residents of the Maple Grove School District adjoining Mexico to the northwest prepared to vote Tuesday on a proposal to annex the district to Mexico Officials and directors of the A P Green Fire Brick Co were reelected a 25 cent dividend declared the Texas merger approved and new products announced at the annual stockholders meeting of the company
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