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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1972
Page
2
The editorial eulogizes Dr. Ernest 5. Gantt who died Sunday at a young age. It highlights his decades of patient care, kindness, and dedication to healing. It notes his self‑insight about cancer, orderly farewell planning, and the dignified, gentlemanly manner of his passing, praising his wife, children, and mother.
The message explains that coveting violates the Tenth Commandment and that loving one’s neighbor fulfills all commandments. By studying the Bible, readers learn that loving others prevents envy of others' possessions and guides righteous living.
Laddonia hosted county and state candidate discussions on July 26 with strong turnout and coverage. The editor criticizes a speaker for misnaming the town Vandalia, noting the correction came from a Laddonia resident and a four year old granddaughter in Mexico also identified the location.
The Kansas City Times urges mature, sympathetic judgment of Thomas Eagleton's medical history. It supports disclosure prior to the nomination, praises his candor, and notes potential effects on the McGovern Eagleton ticket while urging voters to judge him by current merit, not past illness.
Community notes from Mexico Missouri reflect a midsummer gathering with residents sharing meals and stories in the town park. Organizers emphasize neighborly bonds, youth activities, and plans for the upcoming fair week.
Wednesday wishes go to Dorothy Branham Donald Roberts Kenny Davis Howard Ray Mann Mrs Gordon Elliott Mrs Furnish Wood Debbie Martin Ralph W Bushnell John Charles Bruce Alvin Deichman Russell L Davis Thomas W Talley Sr Mrs Joe R Baker Claude Peck Larry Dorman Harry Dorman Mrs Raymond House Terrel C Henson Evelyn Shivers and Pamela Pugh with warm regard from friends and family on their special day.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details with addresses and pricing. It includes daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, postal information, rates for carrier and mail subscriptions, and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
A reader derides Ann Landers for her ties to a letter by Fish with Feathers and asserts mainstream men display varied wardrobes from white satin to leather, arguing sexuality is not inferred from dress. The column answers questions on candy vitamins, child safety, and rude horn honking, stressing nutrition and courtesy while labeling horn-honking motorists as ignorant.
Dear Dr Thosteson answers bowlegged concern: at two months signs are unreliable, heredity plays a role but sun exposure and vitamin D are key defenses. He notes rickets can skew leg shape by age five, advises a vitamin D rich diet and sunlight. He also explains hyperlipemia, gerbils, and nasal allergy rhinitis with simple, practical guidance.
In Mexico on July 31 1962 James Norman Clark son of Merritt A Clark earned Dean's Honor Roll at the University of Missouri. Jean McCall crowned Miss Audrain County and Fannie Seabalt crowned Little Miss Audrain at the Audrain County Fair. A Centennial Baptist Church contract of 79000 dollars approved for new construction on old school site. Mrs James Hoffman treated at Audrain Hospital after a fall. Marie Cauthorn elected president of the Young Women's Auxiliary at First Baptist. Mrs Tom Bruce named election judge in Mexico Ward 1 precinct. A 1922 note recalls lightning striking a barn near Mexico and injuries to Paul Dunn in a tractor incident at the Charles Clark farm, plus a Western Union office fire incident.
During Cynthia Lowry’s vacation, invited guest writers fill the screen as an NBC broadcast journalist reports from home. The piece captures the eager pulse of newsroom life and the writer’s longing for front-line action while staying connected to the action from a safe distance.
The speaker argues NBC News presidents differ from Central American leaders and recounts sending reporters, cameramen, and technicians to China and Russia during President Nixon era. He notes American reporters miss live coverage and describes the extensive TV news workflow from field to paper. Russian foreign currency use and stores accepting it are mentioned, ending with John.
Television guide item notes the 1936 Olympic victory replay at 7:00 p.m. on LV channels 2 3 and 17, with additional program listings for Gunsmoke My Brother's Keeper at 7:00 and a Pittsburgh Symphony gala special A New Home For The Arts at 7:00 on channel 8. Baseball Boston Red Sox versus Detroit Tigers scheduled for 7:15 on channels 5 8 and 10 with a 7:00 pregame show.
TV guide style item listing multiple channels and times with overview of tonight’s programs and guests including Peter Graves Dick Cavett Raquel Welch and Randy Newman plus details on films and shows across channels 2 4 7 11 13 17 47 58 10 9 6 8 3 1 5 12 it notes unsold pilot film stolen currency plates and various movie titles with guest lineups and schedule quirks
TV schedule notes Explo 72 youth conference on Channel 3 at 6 30 p m and on channels 10 and 11 at 9 p m John Byner hosts a new comedy hour at 6 30 on several channels plus a 7 30 ABC Movie The Eyes Of Charles Sand and other 1960s to 1970s programs are listed alongside weather and news segments The piece also includes scattered anecdotes about travel and a humorous barber anecdote from a NBC producer in Peking
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