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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1972
Page
2
An editorial questions if national life areas like war or crime must be driven by partisan politics. It argues unity matters, praises leaders who rise above party lines, and urges solutions that prioritize the public good over votes and power. Democratic and Republican figures are urged to set politics aside for people.
A concise note asserts that Jesus' teaching carries power in Luke 4 32 and that true education rests in knowing his doctrine. It argues that genuine learning hinges on understanding his words and the impact of his teaching.
Open Forum editor laments Democratic opposition to Kit Bond's Missouri governorship, praising his qualifications and pledge to put people above politics. Letter from Bill Crews endorses Bond, urging support amid party resistance.
A Missouri based editorial praises Senator Tom Eagleton as vice presidential selection with McGovern. The piece argues Eagleton’s appeal will help Missouri voters elect Democratic candidates and compares him to Harry Truman’s earlier success, predicting a repeat of history. It emphasizes national prominence and party gains.
On Monday and Tuesday, birthdays are wished for a long list of Centralia residents including Clifford Pollard Peyton Russell Paul Edward Lackland Tommy Claywell and many others. The Mexico MO Ledger notes the celebrants in the Saturday July 22 1972 issue.
A Swedish proverb quoted, emphasizing the paradox of constant allegiance. The line reflects caution against duplicity and suggests true friendship requires discernment rather than universal friendship.
Reverend C Galea at Guelph Correctional Centre helps delinquents draft a six to eight point code for parents. The reader’s youth driven guide urges calm discipline, integrity, faith, honesty, firmness, and love. Ann Landers praises the project and notes a related book offer.
A reader asks at age 60 about continuing hormone pills after hysterectomy. The doctor notes some women need lifelong hormones, others need none, and suggests a new physician evaluation to determine necessity and dosage, highlighting osteoporosis risk as a reason some continue.
Readable items include a hospital admission for injuries from a barn loft fall in Audrain Hospital, plus social notes: Marilyn Jolly tops a 4-H horse show with multiple wins, and Trinity College lists a large Dean's List. Also mentions church district election, hospital discharge, and local notices from 1922 and 1952.
A vice president of ABC research marketing details media reach and viewer demographics. The typical American TV household owns at least one set, with color TVs rising. the average viewer is a 28 year old, high school graduate woman with one child and one car, contributing to a $10,200 family income.
A dense listing covers Camera Three and CBS channels with Alfred Hitchcock programs, Montreal-Hamilton football, Cards Braves baseball, AAU events, and a slate of movies from Tarzan to Lord Jim. The piece adds a long, reflective column about television’s reach and the modern viewer’s global awareness.
A jumble of station names and times lists numerous channels from St Louis Hannibal and Columbia with repeats and misprints. Highlights include Sea Tv times 11 30 am reenacting Gen Arnold treason on channels 4 7 18, sports and film festival items, Montreal Alouettes vs Tiger Cats at 1:00, Oakland A's vs Red Sox at 1:15, and wide array of 1960s style program blocks, many channel numbers repeated with errors.
Cliff Robertson and Angie Dickinson anchor a night of network airings led by ABC at 7 with Day of the Evil Gun a Glenn Ford western rerun. NBC airs Far From the Madding Crowd at 8 and Gloria Steinem leads Women Lib panel at 8 30 on 11. Ken Berry hosts a 9 pm variety with Burns Everett and Waggoner. Movies include Footlight Glamour at 9 30 on 11 and Revenge of the Creature at 1 on 4 amid a packed slate of classic titles across channels with mixed reviews.
Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington Mexico Missouri. Details of postal rates show single copy price ten cents and various subscription plans by mail including in Audrain and adjoining counties and statewide options. Office hours listed as 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with Saturday hours for a portion of the day.
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