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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1972
Page
2
AP reports on journalistic objectivity and accuracy. Wes Gallagher explains reporters gather all facts and present them fairly, regardless of personal belief, noting journalists are professionals first with diverse political views.
A compact devotional line echoes Deuteronomy 6 6 and urges daily heed to God speaking to people. It frames soul trouble as common and invites steady heart meditations on divine guidance. The tone is contemplative and exhortatory.
Yesterday in Mexico Aug 1 1962 trophy winners were Bob Breid Norma McBride and Gayle Stuart Breid grand champion female Miss McBride grand champion of the show and Stuart best showman Marian Moore leaves for Camp Minivanca Audrain County to be represented at the state fair in Sedalia Four Audrain County graduates from the University of Missouri tonight include Charlotte Ann Moser John A Black Jr Derrill S Kuhlman and Guy Wayne Chase Rotary program on Cerebral Palsy given by Judge Spurling and Hurst Johns Commander Randolph Peeler arrives from Lakehurst N J for visit to his parents Charlie Scherer family relocates to California in 1922 Hibbing Daily Tribune notes Sanford Howard elected Hibbing Commercial Club secretary Fred Kemper installs soda fountain and signs at pool room
Daily newspaper based at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265 with delivery and mail rates for Audrain and surrounding counties. Rates include yearly and semiannual options for in state and out of state subscriptions and special military pricing. Office hours from 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m weekdays and 8 00 a m to 9 00 p m Saturday.
Local page preview for Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Tuesday August 1 1972 highlights upcoming notices, briefs and community items. Readable fragments suggest civic updates and social notices typical of mid century local papers.
London report notes Jane's Fighting Ships estimates US nuclear submarines lead 5 more than the Soviet Union but Russia builds subs twice as fast. US has 100 to 95 edge overall. USSR 313 diesel electric subs vs US 36 conventional. US leads 260 in carriers and 216 destroyers to Russia's 66, with Russia reportedly building up to eight large carriers for fixed-wing aircraft.
Greetings note wishes Randy Gene Carr James Kindig John R Erdel L L Hagan III Karen Terry Mrs William R Campbell Mabel Davis Mrs Curtis Smith Mrs Lois Harrison Larry Frey James Foster Carrie Mae Scott Edna Simpson Errol Dean Winterhalter Edina on a Thursday birthday celebration from friends and family
Readers ask Ann Landers about the Free Dr Mudd crusade and Dr Mudd's exoneration. The columnist notes 280 descendants seek vindication, recounts President Johnson pardon and lack of official exoneration, and urges closure for the innocent doctor. Letters also include audience reactions to violence in film and advice on a sister's weight and a wedding guide offer.
In this health column Dr. Thosteson explains that hiccups can occur in the uterus and after birth, notes about the mild “spank” used to start breathing, and addresses pregnancy diet, weight gain, and prostate concerns with practical guidance and references to his booklets.
ABC and CBS will air the McGovern announcement tonight at 8 p.m. Mexico time with NBC to decide after hearing the candidate. Aides say he will discuss the campaign but will not replace Eagleton as running mate.
A catalog of local television stations with call signs and cities including Ktvi St Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Knox tv St Louis Ksd tv St Louis Khyatv Hannibal Kami tv Columbia Kete W St Louis Weem tv Quincy Kpl St Louis Ktop tv left city Kebjtv Columbia notes that 12 is 6 On See Tv.
Television listings show Explo ’72 programs at 6 30 p m on Channel 3 and 9 p m on channels 10 and 11. John Byner hosts comedy at 6 30 on channels 4 7 13 with guests. Evening fare includes The Eyes of Charles Sand, The Sojourner, Forsyte Saga, and various news and entertainment shows across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 17 with several movies and documentaries scheduled into late night.
James Caan and Bernadette Peters join David Steinberg’s variety cast at 7 p.m. on channels 4,7,13. Explo 72 airs at 6:30 on 3 and 9 p.m. on 10 11. Films include Our Daily Bread at 7:30 on 9. The Kopykats feature Debbie Reynolds as Mae West with Bette Davis. Dick 24 Hours and multiple daytime favorites fill the schedule with news, game shows, and movies across stations 2,3,4,5,7,9,11,13,17.
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