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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1972
Page
2
The Ledger endorses Richard Nixon for President citing a long, unique record from his years as VP and president. It praises his domestic and foreign policy, Vietnamization progress, and seeks continued leadership to maintain U.S. respect and peace.
A reflective note cites Romans 15 5 urging patience and harmony among believers. It contrasts small minds quarreling over differences with larger minds seeking common ground in Christ Jesus. The message emphasizes likemindedness and unity in faith.
Mexican Lydger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N. Washington St Mexico Missouri. Second class postage paid at Mexico MO 65265. Single copy 10 cents. Subscriptions: carrier in Mexico and area $2.00 per month. By mail in Audrain and adjoining counties $14 per year, 6 months $8.50, 3 months $6.25. By mail in all other Missouri counties $19 per year, 6 months $13.50, 4 months $9.25. Out-of-state $22 per year, 4 months $14.50, 3 months $11.25. Armed forces anywhere $1.26 per month. Office hours 6:00 am to 6:36 pm Monday through Friday and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday.
Birthday wishes are sent Friday to Glenn Roberts Ronald Powell Shirley Lierheimer James Jay Stanley Dale Bozarth John R Carter Randy Buresh and Clarence Eugene Holbert Also listed is Anne Marie age 26 exiled Queen of Greece Actress Shirley Booth at 65 and actor Fred MacMurray at 64 The anonymous Thought for today urges charitable giving by non-recipients of charity.
A quotation attributed to Thomas Carlyle extols honest work as the grand cure for all ailments. It frames productive, intentional labor as essential to human well being and progress.
A reader shares marital tension with a wife who is affectionate infrequently and a husband who longs for more sex. Ann Landers explains the spouse’s preserved traits and suggests continuing affection with better timing, while noting some men may not be aggressive. A second reader questions letters’ authenticity. Landers asserts real life offers compelling material beyond fiction. A final note covers a man anxious about his shrill voice after hearing it on tape, with Landers advising that most people are surprised by their own sound but others may find it distinctive and pleasing.
Reader Mrs P B reports four years of boils in the armpits with six or more annual outbreaks. Dr Thosteson notes recurring boils arise from staphylococcus colonization in the nose or skin, urging targeted hygiene and medical guidance beyond hot compresses and penicillin.
Dr Thosteson advises scrupulous cleanliness and shaving underarms to prevent recurrent boils, use antiseptic wash followed by a minimal moisture antiperspirant, and culture guidance if antibiotics fail. For a split tongue, identify normal fissures and irritants. mouthwash and brushing may help. A booklet on prostate issues is offered by mail with a 25 cent fee.
Open Forum letter from a concerned mother urges parents to confront youth drug use and disobedience in Mexico, Missouri. She argues neglect and changing times threaten strong values, calls for parental responsibility, faith, and better cooperation with teachers, while noting fear of publishing her name. The editor notes signatures are required unless a valid reason exists.
Ottumwa and St Louis areas show Kivi channel on 4 and 4 tv. Listings note station 4tion tv and St Coulis S Ks ly St Louis signals. Local viewers advised to verify channel availability and antenna setup.
Fragmentary OCR text lists TV stations and locations such as Hannibal Columbia Quincey and St Louis with notes like changes by stations and unreported items. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable.
Prime time shows across channels include Munich Olympics at 7 p.m. on channels 2 3 and 17 for three hours. CBS Reports The Mexican Connection airs at 7 on channels 4 7 and 13. The Last Laugh on film Odyssey at 7 30 on channel 9. Several afternoon and late night films include Hell s Outpost Thunder Road The Last Laugh and The Golden Mask with a mix of genres from drama to adventure.
Munich Olympics coverage leads three hours of programming with Peter Falk in Four Kings and Warren Beatty in Promise Her Anything. Specials include puppets on Hollywood Television Theater and a Bobby Darin variety show. Also listed are Sea Wolf, The Naked Maja, and numerous cartoon segments, game shows, and news briefs across channels 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 13 17.
Governor Dalton presented Toby and Susie Schaffner with a Ledger plaque recognizing their leading role in the folk theater during a farewell tour in Centralia. A poisonous spread-head viper was found in the McFarling home and killed by police.
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