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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1972
Page
2
A reflective piece discusses daily reports of police shootings and the public discourse around police strength and accountability. It argues police are necessary, underpaid, and misjudged, urging readers to support law enforcement and not glorify attackers while acknowledging errors and dangers in policing.
A devotional reflection on Psalm 119 90 affirming Gods faithfulness across generations. It contrasts humanity failing God with Gods unwavering fidelity and His refusal to reject people, highlighting enduring trust in the Lord.
Callaway County Sheriff notes rising litter in Callaway and neighboring regions as spring increases trash along roads and waterways. The piece laments litterbugs as a nationwide spring issue, cites highway cleanup costs near 500,000 dollars, and pines for a miracle to curb littering, referencing various fictional and real places and odd anecdotes.
Wednesday birthday wishes are extended to Leslie Wylie Mrs Ryland Rodes Ralph Ray Nelson David Lee Sublette David Case Henry Woolridge Peggy Kay Davis Jeffrey Paden and Elsie Riley from well wishers in the community.
Fragmented OCR text from the Mexico Ledger lists rates and contact details for subscriptions and advertising. The legible parts mention the newspaper’s address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo and indicate various prices for single copies and yearly subscriptions.
In letters from Quincy, Idaho, and Alabama readers, Ann Landers counsels on repairing strained family ties, handling a husband's affair, and parental control over dating. Advice urges open communication, counseling, and firm boundaries against meddling relatives while promoting self respect and practical dating tips.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains the path to becoming a board certified specialist after medical school and residency, and clarifies that both MDs and specialized ophthalmologists can perform eye surgery. It emphasizes the value of general physicians for overarching care and when to refer to specialists. It also notes that some doctors may practice without board certification yet have substantial skill.
On Tuesday June 5 1962 Robert L Munns starts evening duty with the Mexico Police Department while Kiwanis International delegates from the Kiwanis Club of Mexico plan to attend their 47th annual convention in Denver Colorado. Also announced is the resignation of Mexico High School principal Robert Q Fitgsinmons who will become principal of George Washington Hugi School in Cedar Rapids Iowa. In 1922 two retired ministers Rev William S Lowe Sr and Rev J D Greer visit Canton classmates from Culver Stockton College. Herbert Pryor becomes field agent for Synodical College Fulton. Roy Fields reports a 14 pound 14 inch spoonbill catfish caught on the Missouri River near Mokane.
The listings show a chaotic mix of station call signs and city names including Kivi in St. Louis KTVO Ottumwa KMOX Ty St Louis Kid TV Hannibal KHAATY KOMU Columbia KETC St. Louis WEERMT Quincy KPL St. Louis KOUTS Jal City KREGTY Columbia and Keby TV Columbia with note that 17 is See TV. Weather reference included.
Monty Hall hosts "Let's Make A Deal" with Cass Elliot Fred Smoot Solomon Burke and Mike Curb Congregation at 7 p.m. on channels 23 17. Harry Morgan stars in Gunamoke at 7 on channels 4 7 13 in a 1970-primed episode. ABC Movie at 8 on channels 2 3 17 Once Before I Die with Ursula Andress and John Derek. NBC Movie at 8 on channels 5 8 10 Desperate Mission with Ricardo Montalban. Regular daytime and prime time listings follow for soaps news cartoons and game shows across networks.
NBC aired taped remarks by Yorty and Mrs Chisholm after Meet the Press while CBS pre empted 60 Minutes to air Mrs Chisholm on a panel. Issues and Answers crowded the show with questions from New York reporters producing little new information. The writer argues for single questioner sessions and notes a court ruling on equal time will complicate national political coverage.
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