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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1972
Page
2
A syndicated editorial notes student dress on campuses as slovenly and unwashed, citing Dr. John P. East of East Carolina University on perceived intellectual deterioration. It questions why youth reject social amenities and civilities, while pondering the author’s own attire.
A reflective note on belief and personal power citing a biblical verse Matthew 8 13. It asserts that belief inspires overcoming challenges and that words like Believe In You carry magic and strength for people facing hardship.
Mrs. William C Elliott thanks The Ledger for sending the hometown paper during a St Louis hospital stay. She expresses appreciation for staying in touch with her community while hospitalized and notes her gratitude for the ongoing connection.
Audrain County Court endorsed the constitutional gas tax amendment to be voted on March 6. Judge W Thornton Scott said the change would benefit county roads and noted an first year allocation of 46981.52 for Audrain if it passes, compared with 33879.76 under the 1961 King Law.
Mexico Ledger lists pricing for mail, carrier, and out-of-state subscriptions with yearly and half-year options, plus a 10 cent single copy price. It notes readership areas including Audrain and adjoining counties, plus armed forces rates, and states office hours from Monday to Friday and Saturday posted hours.
Saturday wishes go to John Drake Rolfes Rosa Fay Hassen Dorothy Sue Gentry Arthur D. Stuart Martha Simpson Larry Campbell Harold Willingham Duane Nelson Harrison Shirley Humphrey Robert E. Kerr Jr William Latta Mrs Curtis Sampson Lewis Galbreath Shirley Fennewald Harold Reinhart Jennifer Jean Tangora Dorothy Maria Kleindienst Deborah Lorene Day IT Warren R. Williams celebrates today with birthday wishes
Dear readers debate success of rich kids and disadvantaged backgrounds with examples of Rockefellers and Kennedys. Adoptive parents praise a poem about chosen children. a parent advises a teen to self manage sleep and morning routine, urging the mother to back off and let the child mature.
A busy schedule lists programs and films across channels with simulations of dolphin hour, dramas by Bill Cosby, war and Vietnam era content, children shows, game shows, and classic cinema including Ivan the Terrible and The Birds. Station listings show times from morning to late night with weather and local program notes.
Cynthia Lowry notes NBC aired two eerie Night Gallery segments with macabre and robot themes. Cast included Geraldine Page Cloris Leachman and Broderick Crawford. NBC ABC changes loom as James Stewart show ends. Carson’s Tonight Show moves to Burbank May 1 with Ed McMahon. Tom Kennedy to retire Its Your Bet. Lyle Waggoner to replace him March 6. Split Second debuts March 20 on ABC.
Dear Dr Thosteson answers readers on alcohol use after cirrhosis and blood pressure management with weight control, notes testing for syphilis after a delayed penile bump, and discusses celery for gas, iron intake from vitamins, tea consumption, and prostate surgery decisions for an elderly patient.
Readable fragments show unreported changes by stations LV Hannnibal and others. Entries for Kreg Jeff City Ketc St Louis Columbia Quincy See Tv Weather list several channels and numbers but lack complete details.
Televised highlights feature Miss Sarah Neely from the Miss Missouri pageant appearing on the Flip Wilson show at 7:00 p.m. alongside Joe Namath and George Carlin, plus a lineup including Alexander Fleming dramatization, Longstreet, Bandolero, Ironside, and Dean Martin specials. The schedule spans multiple channels with Westerns, dramas, and news through the night, ending at 1:00 a.m.
An old style ad promotes Bukets kidney relief with a 12 hour start promise and a money back offer. It urges treatment for backache leg pains burning frequent or scanty urine and claims a gentle kidney flushing effect. Available now at Lawrence Pharmacy.
1968 Buick Special four door V eight with automatic transmission power steering AM radio air conditioning tinted glass and more priced at 1495 also a 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 four door hardtop with steering vinyl interior and radio values listed for quick sale.
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