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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1972

Page

2

Editorial: Kit Bond for Missouri Governor Hopeful

A January 1972 Market Opinion Research poll shows Kit Bond with strong GOP support in a Republican primary against Bus King and others. Blackwell and Teasdale lead Democratic contenders, while undecided voters account for a quarter of the primary electorate.

Missouri Bond Bus King Joe Teasdale Earl Blackwell Gene McNary King Blackwell Teasdale Guy. Morris Rem Reharie

Lord's Call to Feed His Sheep Inspires Faithful Service

A brief devotional line reflects on Christ's command to feed his flock and the call to genuine love as the core of living in service to Jesus. The fragment emphasizes faith and dedication as central to spiritual duty.

Christ

Open Forum on Senator Blackwell and Missouri taxes

A reader objects to a newspaper piece on 1972 politics and Blackwell. The writer accuses Blackwell of ruthless ambition, political ally to Governor Hearnes, and of altering Senate procedures that harmed Missouri and damaged party stature. The letter critiques tax increases and fiscal knowledge required to vote wisely, calling for a full time legislator.

Ledger Blackwell Hearnes Senate Missouri Democratic Party

Voter concerns in Missouri primary letters to editor

Jerome W. Seigfreid criticizes Senator Blackwell for fiscal policy and tax referent doubts while praising Ed Dowd Bill Morris and Joe Teasdale as strong Democratic primary candidates. He argues Blackwell backs away from promises and cites Kit Bond as a formidable governor candidate.

Jefferson City Blackwell Senate Ed Dowd St. Louis Bill Morris Joe Teasdale Audrain County Bond Jerome W. Seigfreid

Mexico Ledger Heads to Friday February 11 1972

The Mexico Ledger reports a Friday edition dated February 11 1972 featuring local notices and brief items including community events and organizational updates from the town of MQ.

Birthday Greetings List for Local Residents

Sunday marks birthdays for Bernard Steinman Shirley Hendrix Donna McAllister Fred W Burns Lisa Anne Linda Joan Beedie Wallace Duffen Mrs Fred Wells Jill atte of Auxvasse Mabel Menetee Mrs Elgin Jacobs Jane Marie Dahl Pamela Denise Foreman Milton Earl Williams Jr Peter Tork.

Bernard Steinman Shirley Hendrix Donna McAllister Fred W. Burns Lisa Anne Linda Joan Beedie Wallace Duffen Fred Wells Jill Atte of Auxvasse Mabel Menetee Elgin Jacobs Jane Marie Dahl Pamela Denise Foreman Milton Earl Williams Jr Peter Tork

Ann Landers Letters on In laws and Engagement Rings

A reader laments husbands who neglect in laws while supporting their own parents, sparking Ann Landers to defend wives and note life truths. Letters from readers discuss caregiving, gifts, and a ring tied to an engagement, with guidance on honesty and lawful ownership.

Ron Landers R.S.J Tulsa Ann Landers

Genetic counsel advised for arm defect and future children

A man with a left arm missing seeks guidance on hereditary risk. Dr Thosteson explains maternal factors, suggests genetic counseling at major centers, and notes uncertainty in predicting climate effects on asthma and mildew exposure in homes.

F.R

Candidate files for re election as Audrain judge

L E Robinson of Martinsburg filed as a candidate for re election as judge of the Audrain County Court eastern district subject to the Democratic primary August 5. Bradford Brett of First National Bank and W R Courtney of Mexico Savings Bank attend the State Bankers meeting in Columbia with Courtney as vice president. Bill Cunningham goes to Kentucky on business then returns to work on improvements to his saddle horse farm. The Audrain County Hospital reports its heaviest year on record ending December 31 with 1488 patients cared for in 1941 under board chairman H E Pearl. Civilian tire use must be cut to aid the war effort urged by Orma E Mackey for the USDA War Board.

L. E. Robinson Martinsburg Audrain Robinson Bradford Brett First National Bank W. R. Courtney Mexico Savings Bank Columbia Courtney Bill Cunningham Kentucky Audrain County Hospital Hospital Board of Trustees H. E. Pearl Orma E. Mackey Usda War Board

Classic Films and Evening TV Listings Amid Scheduling Notes

TV guide style listing shows NBC movie at 7 30 on channels 5 and 8 10 Two Mules for Sister Sara with Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine. Odyssey presents Seven Samurai with English subtitles three hours four minutes. Also notes crisis at 8 00 regarding venereal disease info distribution and a packed afternoon slate including Love Am Style History Children Mike Douglas and more across CBS ABC and local stations.

NBC Sara Clint Eastwood Shirley MacLaine CBS Somerset Mike Douglas Sarah Teresa Wright van Heflin Marx Brothers Walter Brennan Abbott Costello Boris Karlo Richard Egan Three Sons Circus Betty McCaskill Hogan’s Heroes ABC News Bridge CBS News Wild Kingdom NBC News Dragnet Elec, Co Porter Wagoner Lucy Pioneers Petticoat Sanford Dick van Dyke and Son

Crawlspace TV Movie with Kennedy and Wright

Television listings highlight Crawlspace at 8:00 pm featuring Arthur Kennedy and Teresa Wright as a childless couple who befriend a young drifter, plus Olympic Winter Games at 10:30 pm for 90 minutes. The guide also notes Dick Cavett guests and Merv Griffin’s network series finale tonight with multiple classic film titles and varied program notes.

Arthur Kennedy Teresa Wright Dick Cavett Liza Minnelli Pete Seeger Robert Klein Gale Sayers Merv Griffin Barbara Hale Ada Susan Hayward Nevada Smith Brian Keith Peyton Place Merv Griffin i St. Louis Abbott & Costellio Forum Dick van Dyke ABC News Lassie Bill Fields Porter Wagoner Stan Gunn Welk Kitty Wells Mary Tyler Moore Phil Donahue Pregtling Arnie

Television Schedule Highlights From A Busy Weekend

A dense listing shows programs across CBS NBC and ABC including Paul Revere recreation You Are There at 11 30, Elephant River film noon, basketball games St Louis Billikens Drake Bulldogs Purdue Ohio State and Iowa State Nebraska, Winter Olympic highlights, Pro Bowlers finals for 6000, CBS Golf Classics, and Wide World of Sports with various cartoons movies and news. The schedule also includes boxing racing and special features such as Edith Gets A Mink and The Hound of the Baskervilles on different channels.

Paul Revere CBS Ohio State Iowa State Nebraska Barber Littler Shaw Hinson Wide World of Sports IND Edith Stewart Granger Sherlock China John Roderick The Bill Fields Neil Salomon Blondie Norm

Television Night Offers Olympics and Classic TV Pairings

NBC aired two hours of Winter Olympics action with pictorial coverage while CBS showed a dramaticStreetcar Named Desire. ABC offered Longstreet and Owen Marshall shows with leisurely plots and character focus as the hospital fire mystery and a perjury defense played out.

Cynthia Lowry New York NBC CBS Marlon Brando Vivian Leigh ABC Mike Longstreet Owen Marshall Longstreet

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