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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1972
Page
2
The editorial notes 54.5 percent turnout for this presidential election and questions why the rest did not vote. It cites Gallup reasons like registration issues and lack of interest, argues nonvoting reflects voter indifference, and cautions against compulsory voting, asserting nonvoters still influence outcomes.
A public confession of faith adds to the path of living according to that faith as stated in Romans 10 10. The text reflects on belief and confession as key to salvation within a religious context.
A reader from Elsberry thanks the Open Forum Editor for The Ledger and its China trip coverage. She notes the hospital stay, honors in journalism, and admiration for editorials. The letter criticizes local vandalism and a leash law issue, urging restraint on taxes and pet regulation.
Temperatures dropped to five degrees above zero in Mexico on December 12 1922. The local fire department responded to a chimney fire at J P Powells home on Anderson Street with only minor damage. McMillan High School band received new gray and scarlet uniforms under director Professor John Lightfoot. Egbert Miller was elected high priest of the Royal Arch Chapter with officers George Talley G E Wharton T J Kelso and T H Marshall also chosen.
Published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Second class postage paid. Single copy 10c. Subscription rates vary by delivery method and region with yearly, semiannual, and quarterly options. Armed forces members $1.25 per month. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:304 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
Reader letters cover a doctor husband’s horror after a 14 year old rider dies in a motorcycle crash and a vow against riding. A mother defends a daughter who hasn’t sent wedding gifts notes, while Ann endorses six week etiquette and cautions against cigaret smoke linked to lung cancer. Also guidance on alcoholism and a mail-in booklet offer.
Dear readers ask about night blindness its hereditary factors and how to assess risk Retinitis pigmentosa may appear in youth and is hereditary examinations by an eye specialist are advised Abdominal aneurysm explained as a bulge in the aorta with repair prospects improving but non operable cases risk rupture Hormone therapy for menopause discussed with pills vs injections and tube ties not automatically requiring treatment Headache booklet offered and reader questions welcomed with limits on individual replies.
A dense schedule page lists Harlem Globetrotters at 7 with Teressa Graves and comedy, ABC Movie Every Man Needs One at 7:30 starring Ken Berrey and Connie Stevens, Rock Hudson dual role in ABC Mystery, Julie Andrews performers at 9, and a long block of daytime and primetime programs across CBS NBC and ABC. It covers cartoons, news, game shows, soaps, and features Apollo 17 lunar coverage with time slots for Mexico.
Channel listings warn that some entries are erroneous due to unreported changes by the stations. The note cites KTVO Ottumwa, KMOX St Louis, KPL St Louis, KREG Jeff City, KE BJ Columbia and other minor outlets, with a reference to TV 12 and weather.
Evening listings show Hall of Fame at 7 on channels 6 8 10 with The Snow Goose starring Richard Harris and Jenny Agutter. Also A Charlie Brown Christmas, Pursuit with Ben Gazzara and E G Marshall, Blues hockey at 7, and Once Upon A Mattress with Carol Burnett. Special guests include Don Rickles Alive and Kicking at 9 with Juliet Prowse and Harvey Korman. Various daytime and late night films and programs round out the schedule.
Greetings extend to Larry Applebee Dorothy Marie Davis of Columbia Mrs Gene Shellabarger Robert Henry Pugh Jr Lillian Putnam Bertha Pierce Mrs Roy Jesse Diana Simpson Ronald Pehle Tim Williams Tommy Woodward Robert Besalke Elizabeth Ann Bell Adram Bradshaw Melody Gaye Azdell and Michael Morris on Thursday with best wishes from friends and family.
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