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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1972
Page
2
A compact defense of press power grounded in accuracy and objectivity. It argues reporters should strive for a professional, truthful recounting of events, even when criticism arises, and cites John F Kennedy on the press as a check on administration.
A brief devotional note cites Leviticus 6 2 about trespass against the Lord. It combines themes of sin repentance and restoration, praising God for forgiveness and blessing the divine mercy across time.
H. Ross Vance responds to a July 26, 1972 Open Forum letter by Hershell and wife about Don St. Clair and a sheriff recommendation. Vance explains the reused recommendation was his sheriff stationery, that he is not currently tied to the sheriff's office, and that he supports St. Clair for sheriff based on past collaboration and his belief in St. Clair's qualifications.
Yesterday in Mexico Miss Linda Malnix near moving to Independence for a First National Bank post was honored at a farewell lingerie shower. New Audrain Hospital Auxiliary members honored at a reception. Mrs. Robert M. White II served as general chairman. John Levat suffered first degree burns and $5,000 to $6,000 damage occurred at the Leist home from a gas water heater flash. Larry Kingston treated for a minor eye laceration after swimming incident. Cail Clark sustained a third degree burn to the ankle from a cutting torch at Mexico Refractories. Property value in Audrain County totals $32,925,010 per tax books. Dr. and Owens Adams home from Pontiac trip. Hafner to Jefferson City for road project hearings. Delegates elected to state and district American Legion conventions. Bryan Wilson, Hugh Williams as alternates.
Sunday wishes go out to Carl Atkins J J McNamara George W Browning Willard larrants Marie Briscoe Barbara Hess Dr Harold D Lankford Kathleen Midgett Tom Schroeder Jewell Stoneberger Julia K James Mrs Thelma Edwards Paul Ray Cecil Gallop Jr Terry Lee Jackson Mrs G N Melson Sr Donald W Wilkergon Alva Dean Banks and Lorene Ezell with warm regards from the community and family members.
A teen confesses to shoplifting for imagined need and seeks judgment while detailing risky security targets. Ann counsels self-harm, urges counseling, and explains the theft stems from emotional distress and a need for attention rather than material lack. A second reader asks about formality with mother-in-law and prompts Mrs. Smith usage, with Ann advising to preserve respect and suggests her popularity booklet.
Dear Dr Thosteson advises caution with vaporizer humidifiers in hard water zones. The white dust from mineralized water is not usually poisonous but adds dust to air. Consider distilled water or cloth filtration, and avoid unnecessary use if no humidity problem exists. The column answers reader questions on sinusitis, stretch marks, venereal disease, diuretics, pregnancy tests, silicone breast implants, and VD education.
A patient writes to Dr Thosteson describing prominent stretch marks after rapid weight gain and loss, seeking explanation of cause and possible treatment. The note notes uncertainty about origin but implicates quick weight fluctuations as a trigger.
Publication details list Mexico Ledger’s addressing and pricing. Rates cover mail and rail delivery both in state and out of state, with discounts for longer terms and military members. Office hours are provided, including weekend times for Saturday.
A cluttered schedule lists Galileo at 11:30 a.m. on channels 4 7 13 and a noon Children’s Film Festival film Skinny and Fatty on 4 7 13. Baseball pre game 1:00 p.m. on 5 8 10 with Cards Cubs at Chicago 8 10 and Red Sox Yankees at New York 5. Football 1:00 p.m. on 13 Canadian Pro Toronto Argonauts Alouettes at Montreal. Golf 2:00 p.m. on 2 3 17 third round National PGA Team Championship. Football 3:00 p.m. on 2 3 17 Giants Chiefs. Missouri Forum 6:00 p.m. on 8 with guest Mrs. John C Briscoe Missouri Democratic National Committee. ABC Movie 7:00 p.m. on 2 3 17 Synanon with Edmond O Brien. Various program notes follow with a long list of shows and times across channels.
NBC magazine Chronolog lists seven thirty program on channels six four ten about heroin traffic in Southeast Asia. CBS fills unsold pilots. Movies and shows follow including Bobby Jo and the Big Apple Good Time Band and My Sister Hank with Bergen and Foster. A chilling case from Salt Lake City 1966 is noted with caution for youth.
A dense schedule of films and TV programs runs across the day and night with multiple showings. Notable titles include The Americanization of Emily and The Curse of the Living Corpse while several entries reference actors like Edmond O’Brien Bing Crosby and James Garner alongside stations, times, and genres.
Heywood Hale Broun, actor turned CBS sports commentator, answers how his sports essays blend philosophy and play. He describes the pieces as five to six minutes of film and commentary that explore why games are played, not just who wins, and reflects on sport as a human, revelatory endeavor. He recalls 17 years in theater and savors performing, hoping for future character roles while acknowledging the fleeting nature of fame.
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