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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1972
Page
2
editorial reviews the Apollo 13 near disaster and argues against abandoning space exploration. It recalls the Wright brothers at Kill Devil Hills and warns against ending bold ventures after reaching the moon, urging continued investment in space to discover new worlds.
A brief devotional notes that Psalm 139:1 declares God knows all. It emphasizes the need to walk uprightly since nothing remains hidden from God.
The Missouri residency clause requiring ten years of state residence before a governor run is under scrutiny amid claims that front runner Kit Bond may have lived in Georgia in 1964 1968 and 1984. The piece cites Bond voting in Missouri and Georgia bar plans while Danforth sought the governorship as examples. It urges constitutional change or federal challenge as soon as possible before the August 8 primary.
In the Ledger Open Forum July 15 issue strong subversive accusations against George McGovern are recalled alongside remarks about politics and integrity. A reader endorses McGovern books and criticizes branding citizens as communists, urging civil discourse and high morale. The letter also discusses Kit Bond’s gubernatorial bid, state government reform, residency issues, and Lincoln Commission reforms. Dutton Brookfield Kansas City signs the note.
A reader asks for an old MS advice letter. Ann reproduces a 1966 response detailing coping with a wife’s disability, urging patience, partnership, and avoidance of other relationships. The anonymous Chicago expert stresses personal growth, shared effort, and steering toward support within marriage.
Readers ask about an athletic heart and left ventricle readings while noting high blood pressure. Dr Thosteson explains that exercise can slightly dilate the heart but usually normalizes, and a left axis reading is not necessarily abnormal without heart disease. He also promotes his blood pressure booklet for 25 cents and notes he cannot answer individual letters.
The Missouri 10 year residency rule faces pressure as Christopher Bond seeks the GOP nomination for governor. The editorial argues the rule is illogical and should be addressed by the 1973 General Assembly, noting past disqualifications tied to residency moves and urging a prompt, clear resolution.
A garbled OCR style list shows channel names and locations for St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Quincy Columbia Jett City Gohimbia and other cities. Entries include Kivi Kiyo Kmoxty Kid tv Kate tv and Waem tv with numbers and city tags. The fragmentary text implies a broadcast or cable channel directory without a coherent narrative or dates.
NBC offers the first half of Far From The Madding Crowd 1967 drama with Julie Christie on channels 5 8 10 at 7 30 p.m. The CBS slot features Mongo's Back In Town at 8 00 p.m. on channels 4 7 13. Evening at the Pops with Roberta Flack airs at 9 00 on 9.
A vintage guide lists 11:30 a.m. reenactment of Gen Arnold treason on channels 4 7 13, followed by Blind Bird at noon on same channels. Montreal Alouettes vs Tiger-Cats at 1:00 p.m. on 13, Athletics vs Red Sox at 1:15 on 2 8 10, and 3:00 p.m. golf American Golf Classic. Firecracker 400, Acapulco diving, and Fischer Spassky chess highlights at 4:00 p.m. on 2 3 17. Comedy Theater And Baby Makes Five at 7:00 p.m. plus morning to late-night kids shows and news specials.
ABC broadcast schedule features Day of the Evil Gun with Glenn Ford at 7 00 and Par From the Madding Crowd second half at 8 00 on NBC. Gloria Steinem and Dr Spock discuss Women Lib at 8 30, Ken Berry variety show at 9 00 with Burns Everett and Waggoner. Movie list includes Footlight Glamour Revenge of the Creature Jalopy Lady From Chungking Day Of The Evil One and Far From the Madding Crowd among many others with sports and news segments scattered throughout the day.
A Mexico Ledger column outlines Terrence Cunningham of Montgomery City treated for a fractured arm after a swing jump at Audrain Hospital. It notes a family trip to St Louis, then New York City, and a plan to sail to London to settle there. Additional notes mention local youths at Girl Scout camp, an artist in advertising, and a 1922 anti dancing society in Moberly with Hardin College Club activities.
Greetings go out Sunday to Larney Barnes A F Playter Richard Coose Carol McCreery Annette OConnor Lois Jean Hawkins Deborah Jenkins Edwina Lacey Mrs Beulah OBrien Randy Joe Stegeman Louise French Mrs Lucille Myers Tim Mayer Darla Rae Jones and Missy Ann Pollock of Sturgeon and Centralia in a community birthday note.
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