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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1972
Page
2
Today's editorial urges greater thoughtfulness at crosswalks highlighting shared responsibility for pedestrian safety. It notes drivers often rush or ignore pedestrians, urging courtesy toward elderly and disabled people, children, and non drivers to make streets safer.
Lewis Brooks Jr lauds Thomas F Eagleton as vice presidential nominee citing two decade plus of public service and liberal alignment with McGovern The Ledger notes Eagletons expertise strengthens the ticket and urges Missourians and Democrats to unite to restore Democratic control in the presidency for the United States and Audrain County.
Yesterday in Mexico a Beagle rabies scare prompts anti rabies vaccines for a five member family after a dog death. Church razing begins for parking lot No 5 at Promenade and Clark. Visitors attend a Forrest Neeley coffee. Golf results at Country Club include three Mexico players among top finishers in Centralia meet. Local civic notices include Audrain County Sunday Schools superintendent appointment and a Tennessee trip for the Adams family. Speech on pay phones inches toward dime slots amid wage cost pressures.
The page presents local notices and brief summaries from Mexico Missouri daily Ledger coverage for Friday July 14 1972 including community notices, event reminders, and small ads. It highlights upcoming meetings, local scores, and civic updates relevant to residents.
See predicts a $100 million potential from the Lake Hannibal project and Cannon Dam area development. He cites Corps of Engineers projections, suggesting recreational facilities could attract three million visitors a few years after completion, with full development in about three years and significant new money flowing into the area.
A collection of reader letters to Ann Landers about family, aging, and etiquette. A teen explains leaving home and appreciating a mother. another writes about a mother confusing names, with a sharp comeback. Also tips from a beach resort operator on holiday behavior and a prompt to request Ann Landers’ booklet Booze and You for teens.
In this column, Dr Thosteson explains the difference between mental and emotional problems, noting that emotional issues can affect anyone at any intelligence level and that serious questions require study beyond simple answers. The exchange discusses colitis literature requests, sickle cell anemia and flying concerns, and a brief note on circumcision timing and adult considerations.
NBCs Hollywood Squares host Peter Marshall explains handling goofs and near misses on the popular daytime game show. He notes that mistakes entertain, contestants may get another chance, and celebrities often back up a participant’s point, reflecting the show’s forgiving tone.
A fragmented schedule shows channel notes for St Louis Ottumwa and surrounding markets with a mix of program times and guests. References to Merv Griffin Daktari Love Style and various local channels hint at a busy but unclear lineup across April dates with guest lists and pilots.
Erroneous listings aside, the guide notes Seasv 12 weather at 8 30 p m, Beaton Pops with Doc Severinsen guest at 9 p m. Movie slots include Dr Cyclops 1 00 p m on 11 with Albert Dekker, The Eve of St Mark 1944 drama at 3 00 p m on 2, and Double Indemnity 1944 drama at 7 00 p m on 11.
Saturday Ledgerland station guide lists Columbus versus Isabella and Ferdinand at 11:30 a.m. on channels 4 7 13, Davy Jones with Osmond brothers Sunday’s Child at noon on channels 2 3 17, and films like Walk Don't Run on 2 3 17 and It’s A Great Life on Channel 11. Also features Saskatchewan vs Ottawa at 1 p.m. on channel 13 and baseball Astros vs Pirates with pregame at 1:00 on channels 5 8 10 plus British Open golf at 4:00 on channels 2 3 17 with multiple morning to evening movie and children's programs across networks.
Long running program features Wally Cox and Zsa Zsa Gabor among guests. Celebrities are briefed, ad libbed banter occurs, and contestants pick the square to win cash prizes. Workweek spans five shows in one evening with lively Wednesday tapings at Burbank studios.
Mexico Ledger notes publication daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington Mexico Mo. It lists subscription prices by region including in town mail and out of state options with annual and semiannual rates. It also states office hours and a special military subscription rate.
The community sends birthday wishes to Ronnie Bird Doris Griffith Larry Atterberry Walter H James Lillian Lierheimer Roger Gardner Mildred Martin Iva McCown Rita McGee Cecil Ray Rise Mia Donald Dean Leslie Sampson Ray Chellinsky Maude Fisher Jack Turner Mrs David Fisher and Harold G Byrd in a local birthday note.
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