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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1972
Page
2
An editorial declares litter a national issue touched by Congress Senators and presidents. It argues for action on streets and roads and proposes a simple solution: pick up litter, trusting that widespread effort will reduce the problem.
A biblical reflection notes the disciples left the empty tomb bewildered and warns that departed loved ones are not confined to cemeteries, inviting readers to reconsider grief and remembrance.
The Kansas City Star comments on the National Commission on Venereal Disease urging nearly 0 for five years to fight syphilis and gonorrhea. It calls for school education from grade seven, expanded research, vaccines, and better prevention. Emphasizes screening and public will as keys to reducing infections nationwide.
Daily newspaper published at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri with fixed rates for single copies and subscriptions. Details include pricing by carrier mail and regions plus armed forces rate and office hours from 8 am to 5 30 pm weekdays and 6 am to 4 pm Saturday with holiday and Sunday exceptions.
In a confused report from April 20 1962 details fade. The piece mentions Mexico Moberly Missouri and airline route studies led by J Raymond Brummer of Baca Airlines plus a junior chamber rodeo plan drop and a June fishing weekend at Lake of the Cross. Officials note a Missouri Federation of Music Club event with 40 plus children contest and Elk’s Club convention lingering into midweek.
Reader letters echo the columnist tone as Bashful Kidney shares a method of whistling a tune to divert attention from awkward urges. The dialogue covers marriage concerns, parental disapproval, and a college student questioning readers. Ann notes the bride guide booklet details from announcement to payments.
In a Your Good Health column Dr. George C. Thosteson cautions that Antabuse disulfiram is not a cure for alcoholism and can be dangerous without patient motivation and supervision. The piece urges seeking Al-Anon support, stressing that a physician cannot safely prescribe for someone with no medical evaluation.
AP reports Broadway’s Tony Awards slowed pace in the 24 hour telecast. Highlights included Ruby Keeler in No No Nanette and a Jesus Christ Superstar number, with Eighteen awards to less familiar shows. Ingrid Bergman and Henry Fonda joined presenters as Burt Bacharach’s Close to Me preceded the event on ABC. Rex Harrison appeared via a talking segment.
A notice lists Lyndal Tanner Marion Pearl Lebbins Ball Dana Hinton John E Williams Harold D Quinlan Mrs Joe Offutt Miss Carrie Gibbins Cora Wells and James Crosswhite for a birthday cake and candle celebration on Wednesday with social greetings and well wishes from the community.
Fragmentary channel table lists Kiwi St Louis Kmox Kid-tv Uttumwa Ktvo Hannibal Columbia Weem Quincy Kpl St Louis Kreg tv Jeff City and others. Stations warn that listings are unreliable due to unreported changes and urge readers to check TV 12 weather for updates.
The section outlines tonight’s listings with Leonard Hall at Possum Trot on Channel 4 at 6 30 and various ABC NBC CBS programs through 9 00 PM. It lists The Long Ride Home and other films, sports on Cards vs Braves at 7 00, and a Moon mission recap with Orion footage from the lunar cameras.
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