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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1972
Page
2
An unsigned Auxvasse letter includes a soldier’s Vietnam poem and a note urging readers to write to soldiers. It argues letters boost morale, condemns enemy torture of prisoners’ families, and states such acts aim to hasten communist victory in South Vietnam.
A biblical passage notes John the Baptist opposing dishonesty by officials and citizens who would cheat the government. Publicans seek guidance from Jesus on proper conduct, with the response urging exactness in what is appointed. The text emphasizes integrity in civic and private life.
The funds raised at a bake and rummage sale totaled 115 toward a 700 goal in the Mexico area. Donations from clubs organizations and individuals supported publicity by The Ledger and Exeo. Proceeds will fund diabetes education detection clinics and a diabetic summer camp for area children, Aug 6 19 at Camp Banting near Holts Summit.
Yesterday in Mexico 1962 report notes James T. Hinson a U.S. Marine from 315 W. Maple St. serving with First Battalion Third Marine Regiment and Seventh Fleet. Also mentions Missouri student council workshop, local officials, and several community updates across Mexico and Kansas City.
The Mexico Ledger reports events and notices from June 4, 1972. Local updates cover community affairs, announcements, and brief items concerning residents, schools, and governance in the Mexico area.
A Sunday greetings note wishes Henry Reichers Emery Myers Mrs Olinda Griffith Donald Harper Floyd Newsom Sr Debra Kaye Myers and Walter Paden a happy birthday and many more from their community.
Kenneth B. Keating criticizes the habit of identifying a problem in Washington and simply spending more money to fix it, arguing this approach does not address underlying issues and may be ineffective. The remark highlights skepticism toward policy shortcuts and fiscal remedies.
A collage of Ann Landers Q and A style items includes sketches of neighbors wives with varied traits, a divorced mother handling her teenage daughter and a waiter defending the service role, ending with practical guidance on relationships and work.
In a Your Good Health column, Mrs. M J worries heated pools spread germs and chill swimmers. Dr Thosteson notes proper circulation and chlorination reduce infection risk, suggests robes and pre swim showers to limit pool pollution.
The list shows station calls and channel numbers for KTVI Ottumwa KIVO TV KMOX TV in St Louis and related entries for Hannibal Columbia Quincy and Cape Girardeau areas. It mentions erroneous listings likely due to unimported changes by the stations and refers to Weather on page 12.
NBC airings include A Rage To Live with Susanne Pleshette on channel 6 8 and 10 7:30 PM reruns. CBS repeats She Waits on channels 4 7 13 at 8:00 PM. Also shown is Man Of Aran on channel 9 at 7:30 PM.
TV schedule lists You Are There at 11 30 am on Channels 4 7 and 13 with Fall of Troy. Heidi part two at noon. Cubs Giants game at 2 15 pm on channels 5 8 and 10 with pre game at 2. Indiana 500 highlights at 3. Belmont Stakes at 4 with warm up and camera crew feature. ABC Movie Seven Days in May at 7 30 pm on channels 2 3 and 17. NBC McMillan and Wife pilot Once Upon a Dead Man at 8. Movie hour spans Blondie Cyborg 2087 First Men in the Moon and more with extensive racing and sports programming through the night.
AP writer Cynthia Lowry reports on Winifred Wolfe and Mary Harris proposing five hour long daytime serials based on Yesterday's Child Tomorrow's Adult. Harris, former producer of Another World and As The World Turns, argues serials advance story middles and keep viewers engaged while ironing.
Publication details for the Mexican Ledger include daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 North Washington Street Mexico Missouri with second class postage. Rates list 10 cents single copy and $2 per month by carrier locally, with various mail rates by region and military member pricing. Office hours noted as 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. text incomplete.
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