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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1972
Page
2
This Christmas piece argues that while children and Scrooge are praised or denounced, the real burden falls on parents who plan food cards and gifts. It notes the budgeting, remembering previous gifts, coordinating parts for Christmas plays, and the pressure of arriving early and ensuring the kids perform.
A casual religious message asserts Romans 10 12 that there is no difference between Jew and Greek and that God the Father is ruler over all who call upon him, emphasizing universal divine kinship beyond race or color.
Open Forum letter from Walt Hodgson of Audrain County Cerebral Palsy Assn Inc thanks the cerebral palsy school mothers club and teachers. He then discusses a proposed dog leash law, sharing personal observations about his dogs and a neighborhood stray named Ringo. He argues for responsible pet ownership, licensing, rabies shots, and confinement of female dogs in heat.
A brief entry from the Mexico Ledger notes events on Friday December 4, 1972. It records routine local notices and small items typical of a midweek issue. No major incidents or names stand out in the readable segment.
A Sunday birthday tribute lists Lena Senor Smith Ted Mayes Elmer Smitty Smith Billy Hawkins Claude Smallwood Mark Hunt Art Simmons Paul Hull Noel Baker Lynda Brandenburg James Silvey Paul Brower Jr Raymond Kemp Noel Baker Richard Lierheimer Ronald Shivers Cory Ezell celebrating their special day in Perry.
Mexico Hedger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo. Rates vary by delivery area with monthly and yearly options. Office hours are 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturday.
A mixed set of Ann Landers reader questions and responses covers personal dilemmas from unwanted wives to unplanned pregnancy and vasectomy concerns. It includes practical tips on self improvement, seeking support, and legal/medical realities, with references to resources and an optional dating booklet offer.
A reader asks about phenobarbital after infant fevers and convulsions, with reassurance on brain damage. Another asks about heart terms myocardial infarct and coronary occlusion, plus guidance on ear piercings causing infections. Additional queries include leg cramps booklets, and knee pain years after injury possibly as arthritis versus residual cramps.
Puzzle clues listed with numbers 26 through 47 include definitions like Dentist's degree Spanish surrealist old clothes items of interest marsh bitter hubbub wither anteater ahead money drawer province Elizabeth's father Par time 26 min. AP News features ir 12-22.
Paul Lackland has arrived in Mexico to spend Christmas with his parents and will assume new duties January 5 as regional chief national bank examiner for the Richmond district. J James Offutt at Audrain Hospital remains in treatment for possible pneumonia after plans to travel to Rome were canceled. Letters to Santa featured from Monte Kent Hanson.
Firestone Tire and Rubber invites applicants to become tire and home and auto dealers for Audrain county. Training is provided and capital investment is required. Special financing is available to qualified applicants.
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