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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1972
Page
2
The editorial notes that in 1969 a small number of Americans with incomes over 1 million or over 200000 paid no federal income taxes. It discusses the Tax Reform Act and considers reasons why wealthy individuals might invest in tax exempt municipal bonds rather than pay higher taxes. It questions the portrayal of the very rich as villains and suggests reasons some tax avoidance occurs within legal bounds.
A devotional meditation emphasizes mercy as a divine gift and portrays truth righteousness and peace as tools for a faithful man of God. It urges forgiveness beyond measure, citing mercy from God and the enduring call to act with love in all deeds.
The letter argues that only six North Vietnamese POWs chose to return home during an exchange, implying a 90 percent aversion to freedom under Communist rule. It accuses media bias and questions why the AP report was buried, labeling it a sensational story suppressed by liberal framing.
Yesterday in Mexico on Saturday Jan 6 1962 Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie officers hosted a coon supper at the home with 36 members and guests attending Hershel Adams prepared the meal with Mrs Adams and Mrs Phelix King assisting. Miss Iola Bradley an elementary vocal music teacher and Harold Cleveland director of Montgomery County R-2 instrumental music were elected to state office of the Missouri Music Educators Assn at a Springfield meeting on Sunday Jan 8 1952. Mrs RR Watts and daughter Marilyn Watts attended the 60th wedding celebration of Mr and Mrs G F Shirley of Bogard.
A letter from Santa Rosa and reader questions feature Ann Landers replying about a young wife whose mother and grandmother joined on a honeymoon and a frightened fiancés threats. The column includes a young reader asking about a billion dollar arithmetic puzzle and responses guiding readers on difficult situations.
Reader questions cover a dubious nutritionist in another state, emphysema guidance, diabetics and vitamin use, and sunflower seed calories. The columnist advises verifying credentials, avoiding risky health trends, and notes his inability to answer all mail while sharing general medical insights.
A list of TV stations and channel numbers appears for multiple cities including Hannibal Quincy Columbia St. Louis Jeff City and Columbia See Ty 6 News for channel mappings and affiliations. The item reads like a station directory with channel numbers 7 through 17 and corresponding city names.
Erroneous listings aside, the night features Flip Wilson with guests on 5 8 10 at 7, hockey Blues vs Flyers at 7 on 11, and CBS Movie Heaven With A Gun at 8 on 4 7 13. Also Hollywood Theatre live Chekhov at 8 on 9, Owen Marshall 9 on 2 3 17, Dean Martin guests 9 on 5 8 10, and multiple dramas and news blocks across channels with late night specials and films.
Channel 5 seeds Sports 71 at 6 30 p m with St Louis teams highlights. Jean Cox teaches bridge counting and bidding at 6 90 on 9. Buckley Jr chairs Politics 1972 right view at 7 00 on 9 with Buckley Reagan Luce Ashbrook. NBC Movie The Last Flight at 7 30 on 5 8 10 with Lloyd Bridges. Multiple daytime and late night lineups feature Sesame Street, Jeopardy, Password, Gunsmoke, and many others.
ABC closed three series in one night, each led by film stars. Henry Fonda anchors The Smith Family as a calm police sergeant, while Shirley MacLaine stars in Shirleys World a weak ill conceived vehicle, and The Man and the City with Anthony Quinn earns praise for its writing and production but flops against tougher competition. Fannie Flagg explains how persistence and chance propelled her from Miss Alabama to Dick Van Dyke.
Friday wishes celebrate greetings for Mrs Clifford Kable Betty Jean Bishop Freddie Freeman Mrs Joyce Lewis Mrs Ruth Gingrich Stephen Chaney Mary Beth Shinn of Laddonia Wayne Bevell Paul Lierheimer Terry Lynn Mayes Mrs Ronald Barnes Sandy Bulson Marguerite Toston Clara Mae Boydstun and Mike Lees in a community roundup of names.
SAexien Ledger lists publication details with daily schedule except Sundays and holidays. It shows office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday along with mail and subscription rates by region and duration.
Pontiac Catalina 4 door with 9 V-8, auto, power steering and brakes, A C, vinyl top, tinted glass, good tires in great shape priced at 2695. Futura Sport Coupe features A C and deluxe vinyl interior with low mileage. Mercury Marauder 2 door hardtop V-8 with 4 speed, power steering, bucket seats, console, vinyl interior. 1967 Chevrolet Pickup 34 ton V-6, 4 speed, split rim, commercial tires, west coast mirrors and more priced at 1295.
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