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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1972

Page

2

Editorial: About Congressman William Hungate

The piece praises William Leonard Hungate, elected in 1964 to fill the Cannon vacancy, highlighting his Missouri roots in Troy, education at multiple institutions, and service including military duty in Europe. It notes his roles on multiple committees and subcommittees, his legal career, local service, and community involvement. The editorial urges voters to return Hungate to Congress in November.

William Leonard Hungate Congress Clarence Cannon Missouri Bill Hungate 9Th Congressional District Troy Washington Bowling Green Central Methodist College University of Michigan University of Missouri Harvard Europe Infantry Lincoln County Bill Kiwanis International First Christian Church American Legion VFW Masonic Lodge House District of Columbia

End of Day Reminds to Fear Before the Lord

A devotional verse reflects on Psalm 96 9 urging reverence for God as the earth is urged to fear him and find joy in worship. The passage emphasizes divine judgment and sacred beauty.

Time for Christians to Speak for God in America

Open Forum letter from Rocky D. Rivers urges Christians to reject false gods and restore worship of the true God. He laments secular moves such as school prayer and abortion, links alcohol to social ills, and calls for turning to Jesus Christ to reform the nation.

Itor God Jesus Christ America U.S Rocky D. Rivers

Old Age as Sunday Ahead and Quiet Waiting

A column reflecting on aging as leisure after achievement, quoting Vida Scudder on eighty eighth birthday and likening late life to a calm, prepared room awaiting the guest. The piece contrasts dusk with a lamp’s soft glow and the peace of a life well kept, noting readiness for whatever may come.

Vida Scudder Wellesley College Douglas Steere Joubert

Ann Landers Letters Column Featured on Sex and Alcohol

A reader laments a New York doctor’s praise of sex as exercise and a Royal Society of Medicine table on liquor costs. Ann Landers replies that calling sex a dirty trick harms women and notes the dangers of alcoholism, traffic deaths, and injuries tied to problem drinkers.

Ann Landers New York Philadelphia Philly Dear Ann Landers Proceedings The Royal Society of Medicine Great Britain America

Television listings and public service note on alcohol issues

NBC CBS channels schedule daytime to late afternoon with films, games, and talk shows. The page warns about alcoholism costs, urges public awareness, and includes a heartfelt parental advisory from an Ann Landers feature offering teen guidance.

Television Listings Confuse Viewers With Erratic Schedules

A scrambled Wednesday TV guide shows channels 4 through 17 airing varied programs from convention coverage at 6:30 p.m. to Shy You Smoke at 7:00 on Channel 9, European shorts, Marty Feldman’s Comedy Machine, and an Olympics review at 8:30 on Channel 11. Erroneous listings reflect unreported station changes and weather notes.

Channel 9 Marty Feldman Orson Welles John Barbour Dusty Springfield Dick Cavett

Television Listings and Tonight's Highlights

Listing rundown for tonight shows Smokers Quit program You Smoke at 9 00 on 9 with host replacements Steve Allen Tonight Janet inserts for Cavett and Bishop For Johnny Cari Tonight Joyce Brothers appears CBS Movie listed as to be announced The afternoon film slate features Rocambole on Channel 11 Les Miserables on channel 2 The Last Hurrah on channel 11 For Whom The Bell Tolls on Cooper 143 Tension at Table Rock 1956 western God Is My Partner 1987 drama House On Telegraph Hill 1951 drama Blackout 1954 mystery Snake Pilots de Havilland 1949 drama and more late night titles include The Sopranos no further details provided

Steve Allen Dick Cavett Joseph Bologna Renee Taylor Joey Bishop Johnny Cari Joyce Brothers Channing Pollack Fredric Match Spencer Tracy Cooper Table Rock Richard Egai Walter Brennan Telegraph Hill Richard Basehart Dane Clark Pilpists de Havilland Very Bo

Television Listings with Tonight Show Guests and Movie Slots

Radio and TV listings note Bob and Ray hosting three nights with political spoofing. Joey Bishop substitutes for Johnny Carson. Garson Kanin guest. CBS Movie listed at 10:30. Various film titles and daytime programs follow with schedule blocks and channel references.

Bob and Ray Joey Bishop Johnny Carson Garson Kanin CBS Cairo Road Laurence Harvey Brigham Young Tyrone Power Lloyd Bridges

Television Guide Fragment From 1967 Evening Schedule

A fragmentary TV listing shows film titles and times across channels including Bloodhounds of Broadway Laural and Hardy 1941 comedies and Jesse James western, with multiple showings and news blocks. It references OGRAM HIGHLIGHTS, various film titles, air times like 9:00 PM and 12:30 AM, and mentions programs such as Sesame Street and The Tonight Show style segments.

George Montgomery James Cagney Mitzie Gaynor Laurel and Hardy John Payne Jesse James Preston Foster George Apley Ronald Coleman

Bone bruise or other heel injury explained

In a reader letter Dr Thosteson explains that a hard heel impact can cause a bone bruise with internal bleeding and possible bursitis. Heat and a soft heel pad may help while keeping weight off the sore heel.

Dr. Thosteson T.F.W

Quotable Virtue and Money Quote from Mark Twain

A midwestern quotation attributes to Mark Twain the idea that quotable virtue has never matched the prestige of money. The remark highlights a satirical take on social values and wealth.

Mark Twain

Mexico Ledger Classified Style Rates and Hours

Mexico Ledger lists publication details and subscription rates for various regions. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays, office hours, and delivery options for in town and surrounding counties with prices for monthly and yearly terms.

Washington St Mexico Audrain

Largest cattle sale in Missouri and Audrain county notes

Report of the Central Missouri Livestock Auction selling 2,500 of 4,076 cattle, the largest consignment ever in Missouri and among the biggest locally and nationally. Also notes political party chairs in Audrain County, a drowning death in Chariton County, tribute fund total, and various local items including scouts, farm events, and a Dubinsky Bros. theatre mention.

Central Missouri Missouri Forest T. Noel Audrain County Democratic Central Committee E.R Bud) Bennett Near Farber G. Andy Runge Mexico Republican Eileen Rose Downey Hubert Downey Centralia Chariton County Fal P. Dubray Audrain Hospital S. P. Emmons and Son Paris John T. Marshall Dubinsky Bros., Co

Behind Your TV Screen Editor's Note Four years ago CBS executive producer

CBS News senior executive Burton Benjamin recalls the 1968 interview with Justice Hugo Black and the 1972 session with Justice William Douglas. The piece covers production notes, filming settings in Alexandria Virginia and Goose Prairie Washington, and the judges' candor on law and policy. It highlights Black's measured, courteous manner and Douglas's restless energy and resilience amid health issues.

CBS News Burton Beamin Hugo Black Burton Eric Sevareid William ©. Douglas Burton Benjamin Associated Press Alexandria Hugo Lafayette Black U. S. Supreme Court Martin Agronsky Supreme Court Justice Black Sevareid Isaac Kleinerman William Orville Douglas Douglas Goose Prairie Wash CBS Justice Douglas Earl Warren Eisenhower Johnson

Birthday greetings for local residents this Thursday

A birthday tribute lists Tommie Pollard Julie Rae Eckman Clyde James Lola Browning Clarena Hull Randy Welch C B Hull Farber Mrs Geneva Conley and Mrs Elsie Martin as they reach celebratory milestones this week in Paris and surrounding communities.

Tommie Pollard Julie Rae Eckman Paris Stering Martin Clyde James Lola Browning Clarena Hull Randy Welch C.B. Hull Farber Geneva Conley Elsie Martin

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