Editorial: Profit Is Beneficial To Economy And Workers
The piece argues that strong profits support 2.5 million new jobs over the past year, that stock owners share profits after taxes, and that profits fund machinery, debt repayment, and worker safety. It defends profits against anti business sentiment, urging readers to recognize profits as essential for investment and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Gypsum
A.P. Green Refractories Co
Kaiser Aluminum
New York
Apostle Paul’s teaching on Christ shaping every good quality
The message notes Philemon 1:6 and explains that Paul taught all favorable traits in humans come through Jesus Christ, asserting the faith leads to effective communication of good in Christ Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Jesus
Philemon
Apostle Paul
Jesus Christ
Bridge Luncheon and Local Society Notes in Mexico
Yesterday in Mexico Mrs Arthur D Bond hosted a bridge luncheon for the Menalink Bridge Club at her home. H M Nelson of Montgomery City was installed Eminent Commander of Knights Templar Crusade Commandery No 23 at the Burroughs Masonic Temple, succeeding B R Paschal. George Coil and wife gave an open house for about 50 friends at 315 Crestview. Bruce Burdett and daughters Melba Beth and Marcia arrived from Long Beach for visits with her parents. Cancellations at the Mexico post office run ahead of last year with 500 to 600 sacks daily. 182000 cards processed across six days. Charles E O Rourke, son of Mr. and Mrs. O Rourke, arrived in Japan stationed at Nagoya Air Base. Marjorie Farrah hosted a Beatrice Teague Circle breakfast Christmas party. Suzanne Stribling and Jane Edwards at University of Missouri spend holidays with Col Stribling and Mr and Mrs Worrell. William Elliott ties for $50 Copper Pig Club prize, raising Hampshire hogs west of Mexico. records show eight animals totaling 1335 pounds and value $251.50. C L Blum named probation officer by Audrain County Circuit Court to fill vacancy left by J A Brown’s death. Arthur Funk appointed official court reporter for six years starting Jan 1 1923. Mrs W L Kent hosts Miss Erna Macfarlane of Columbia a former resident with many local friends.
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Arthur D. Bond
Menalink ‘Bridge Club
H. M. Nelson
Montgomery City
Knights Templar Crusade
Burroughs Masonic Temple
B. R. Paschal
George Coil
Crestview
Bruce Burdett
Melba Beth
Marcia
Long Beach
Calif
Albert Biggers
W. Emmons St
Mexico
Charles E. O’rourke
Charles O’rourke
Fairsite
Japan
Nagoya Air Base
Marjorie Farrah
Beatrice Teague
King's Daughters and Sons
Griffin Farrah
Suzanne Stribling
Jane Edwards
University of Missouri
Charles Stribling
Orlando Worrell
William Elliott
Vocational Agriculture Department
McMillan High School
Hampshire
C. L. Blum
Audrain County
J. A. Brown
Arthur Funk
W. L. Kent
Erna Macfarlane
Columbia
Miss MacFarlane
Answer On Drugs Prompts Reader Letters To Doctor
A column recounts reader responses to a heroin user’s letter about why he turned to drugs. Letters praise supportive, nonjudgmental help and urge involvement, survival through peer groups, and share teen insights on drug use and prevention. A commenter asks about birth control pill viability after storage periods.
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Thesteson
Hysterectomy facts from Dr Thosteson for wary reader
Dear Doctor clarifies hysterectomy basics. Removal of uterus is common and usually without serious complications, with normal life after recovery. If ovaries are removed too, hormone changes may occur and hormone therapy is common. Partial hysterectomy refers to removing only part of the uterus. A booklet on varicose veins is offered by mail.
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Thosteson
Mexico Ledger
Birthday greetings for Howard Dale Day and others
Friday birthday wishes go to Howard Dale Day Lewis Callaway Mrs Frank Elliott Marie Mills M L Bob Stephenson Mrs Albert Mefford Mrs Charline Quisenberry Mrs Raymond Campbell Joyce Parrott. Today’s birthdays include Sen John J Sparkman aged 73 Irene Dunne aged 68 and Bob Hayes aged 30. Thought for today from Anonymous notes taxes always rise.
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Howard Dale
Lewis Callaway
Frank Elliott
Marie Mills
M.L
Bob) Stephenson
Albert
Frances) Mefford
Charline Quisenberry
Raymond Campbell
Joyce Parrott
John J. Sparkman
Eels
Irene Dunn
Bob Hayes
Dallas Cowboys
Mexico Ledger brief items December 20 1972
A compact page from the Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Wednesday December 20 1972 presents local briefs and notices. Read as a snapshot of community happenings including small items about residents and area organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ann Landers Letters About Dogs And Rape Debate
Reader letters celebrate dogs as family members and contrast a rug loving viewpoint with affectionate pet ownership. A second letter tackles rape linked to fashion, with Ann Landers refuting simplistic attire claims and offering guidance.
Local TV Station Call Letters and Markets Listed
A catalog of television stations with channel numbers and markets including Hannibal St. Louis Columbia Jefferson City Quincy and Columbia stations Kga tv Kpl Kormu tv Kreg tv Ketc tv Kebj tv Wgem tv noting some channels and market pairings.
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Kga-tv
Hannibal
Kpl
St. Louis
Kormu-tv
Columbia
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Ketc-tv
Kebj-tv
Wgem-tv
Quincy
Evening TV Highlights and Sports Listings
Tonight's schedule features a Christmas fantasy at 6:30 on Channel 5 with Hans Conried, followed by Sonny and Cher at 7:00 across channels 4 7 13 with William Conrad as guest. Julie Andrews appears at 7:30 on channels 2 3 17 with Jimmy Stewart, plus a look at old fashioned Christmas celebrations. NBA basketball Seattle Supersonics vs KC at 7:30 on channel 11. Channel lineups include numerous soap, comedy, and news programs through the night.
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Channel 5
Hans Conried
Sonny and Cher
William (Cannon) Conrad
Julie Andrews
Jimmy Stewart
NBA
Seattle Supersonics
Target
Johnny Mann
Billy Walker
Dick Cavett
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
Cannon
Hazel
Barbara Walters
Saint
Hollywood
Paul Lynde
Andy Griffith
Waltons and Variety Highlight Thursday TV Listings
Readable listings show Mary Ellen’s Waltons at 7 on channels 4 7 13 plus Flip Wilson guests with Kris Kristofferson Tim Conway Slappy White and Rita Coolidge on channels 5 8 10. Evening films include Will Penny with Charlton Heston on channels 4 7 13 and a Christmas Music program from University of Illinois choir at 8 on channel 9.
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Wanderlust
Mary Ellen
Waltons
Flip Wilson
Kris Kristofferson
Tim Conway
Slappy White
Rita Coolidge
CBS
Will Penny
Charlton Heston
University of Illinois
Ironside
Nixon plan could shape network news balance on controversial issues
AP Radio writer Jay Sharbutt reports a Nixon Administration bill aims to require broadcast stations to show real opportunities for presenting conflicting views at license renewals, holding stations responsible for the balance and taste of network programs. Critics warn of a chilling effect on investigative reporting and news coverage across ABC CBS and NBC affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Sharbutt
NEW York
ABC
CBS
NBC
U.S
Federal Communications Commission
Clay T. Whitehead
White House
Office of Telecommunications Policy
Sig Mickelson
CBS News
Mickelson
Northwestern University
Evanston, Il
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George C. Thosteson, M.D
Ann Landers
Midland
Michigan
Hamilton
Ontario
Topeka
Memphis
Cleveland
Big Rapids
Mich
United States
Rush Hill
Laddonia
Farber
Missouri Power & Light Company
Missouri
Ktvi
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Mike Douglas
Elec. Co
Family Affair
Mr. Rogers
Somerset
Gilligan
Flintstones
Showtime
Crusoe
Big Valley
Beaver
Price Right
Merv Griffin
Zoo Revue
Tri-State
Flipper
Sesame St
Phil Donahue
Lucy
Omaha Kings
Omaha
Playhouse
Bill Bixby
Medical Center
ABC Movie
Joanna Pettet
Paul Newman
John Huston
Clifton Webb
Ernest Borgnine
Eddie
Glenn Ford
Brian Keith
David Janssen
Ledgerland
Scotland Yard
Owen Marshall
Dean Martin
Lynn Anderson
Golddiggers
Bobby Fischer
Connecticut
Barbara Stanwyck
Ter
Buck Owens
Green Acres
Reed Farrell
Phil Donohue
Guiding Light
Century Sale
Doctors
Gen. Hospital
Peyton Place
St. Mary’s
Bing Crosby
Humphrey Bogart
Gaby
Leslie Caron
Jane Wyman
Lake
Robert Montgomery
Our Street
Owen Mar
Nashville
Jonathan Winters
Wis
Ozark Opry
Mod Squad
Mextro Ledger
Washington St
Audrain
Mhee
Parsons
Jefferson Mexico
MFA Soybean
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