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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1972
Page
2
Editorial urges extending the 1949 city limits of Mexico to gain more industrial sites and zoning areas. It argues a larger area would improve policing, fire protection, sewers, water, streets, and housing, and warns the town loses daily by not expanding. The piece calls for immediate action to extend the city boundaries.
A biblical verse from Amos 5 24 urges upholding justice and righteousness in public causes. The message emphasizes supporting efforts that benefit others instead of self serving agendas, urging moral alignment with communal welfare.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson advocates a six year presidential term with no immediate re election. The piece compares two term limits in U S history mentioning Grover Cleveland and Roosevelt and notes governors also face limits. It argues such a term could free leaders from re election pressure and focus on urgent issues.
A Warrensburg Star Journal analysis notes public views on hair length vary with a growing focus on safety. An Atomic Energy Commission funded study warns long hair or heavy facial hair can compromise air-purifying respirator seals, advising prudent trimming in industrial and research settings.
Monday wishes go to Bill Rowland Charley Baker Elaine Silverstein Durwood McGee Harold Austin Smith Susan Shinn Barbara McKinney Janet McFarling Mrs J W Shaffer Timmy Deardorff James Pugh and David Wieberg. Tuesday wishes go to Glen Rose Mrs J W Given Jr Harold Jesse Leslie Hanrigan Anne Bledsoe Wallace Dowell Mark Fairley Mary Fred Thompson Jerry McDonald Kimberly Williams Howard Smith Demetrios Tsikalas and Warren Hale of Martinsburg.
The column compiles letters about modern life and virtue, advising calm amid chaos and self acceptance. An 1692 quotation from Saint Paul’s Baltimore church appears, followed by a reader request about sharing a bed to ease Bennie’s alleged sciatica. Ann Landers suggests separate king twin beds as a practical compromise.
A reader asks about missed heartbeats and nerves. The doctor explains extra systoles are common, suggests an ECG to assess the irregularity, and advises reducing caffeine and smoking. Other letters address menopause bleeding, pulmonary tuberculosis, clogged breast ducts, postnatal EKG usefulness, and prior heart attack indicators on an ECG.
June 10 1962 reports Joe Jobe of Boonville treated after an accidental shooting at a birthday party. Brad Brett wins Mexico Jaycee Junior Calf Tour with Jan Duncan and Larry Webber three strokes back. Plus visits, elections, job moves, and a 1922 note on a 1800 pound plow for Robertson Brothers in Mexico.
A jumble of broadcast station call letters and markets appears with unreadable and erroneous entries. The list includes channels in St Louis Ottumwa Columbia Quincy and Hanaibal among others with uncertain dates and a Weather note.
A dense schedule lists You Are There at 11 30 a m on channels 4 7 13 with Heidi mid day. Cubs vs Giants at 2 15 p m on channels 5 8 10 from San Francisco. Belmont Stakes at 4 00 p m on channels 4 7 13 preceded by horse racing insights. Movies include Seven Days In May at 7 30 p m on channels 2 3 17 and Blondie Goes Latin at 10 00 a m on channel 1. Multiple news and sports segments fill daytime and late night slots with classic titles and quiz segments.
A dense schedule lists Rex Mays Milwaukee 150 at 12 30 p m on Channel 5 and Indy 500 highlights at 2 p m on Channel 8 with AAA International Champions coverage at 2 00 featuring Kennedy Games Berkeley California track and field and the National AAU Judo Championship Cards face Padres at 3 00 on channels 5 8 10 with pre game at 2 30 CBS Tennis Drysdale Borowiak at 3 30 on channels 4 7 15 and a two part Disney Way Down Cellar adventure at 6 30 on channels 5 8 and 10 plus films and talk shows throughout the day including Killer By Night and The Life and Gospel programs.
Publication details list daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington Mexico. Rates show single copy 10 cents and various subscription options by region and duration. Office hours are listed as 8 00 to 4 30 Monday through Friday with Saturday 8 00 to 3 00.
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