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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues Moynihan’s poverty and desegregation thesis may mislead on crime. It asserts crime exists in all societies and stems from multiple sources beyond poverty or racial isolation, noting criminals exploit gambling prostitution dope and other vices. It emphasizes a direct attack against crime despite social reform limits.
A church urges followers to fulfill the great commission by teaching all nations. It emphasizes baptizing in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost as central to spreading the gospel of love and peace.
The Missouri State Park Board signs an agreement to purchase 90 additional acres at Arrow Rock State Park, tripling its size. The expansion allows larger overnight camps, adds a buffer against commercial intrusions along M-41, and preserves a historic site with Arrow Rock Tavern and other landmarks. Attendance has surged, with 108,889 visitors in 1971 and camping up from a few to 7,983.
Yesterday in Mexico June 12 1962 officials voted unanimously to close the new landfill site and reopen the old after about 60 residents protested the location. A petition with 138 signatures was presented by J B Strobel. Other items include social visits, honors, and local civic notes.
A Wednesday note extends birthday wishes to William B. Burchfield and friends including Mrs Bill Johnson Pawa Lewis Bessie Barker Michael Ray Smith Nora Miles Dora Exibree and Mrs Arthur Scott Jr with warm regards from the community.
A reader defends hosting eight guests and recalls sleeping on floors and porches, while Open Hearted in Plainfield notes the work behind hosts and kids. Letters also discuss school funding, teacher workloads, and civic engagement, urging readers to investigate budgets and contact officials. A teen asks how to handle a younger sister’s talent contest, with advice on letting her learn from mistakes and directing toward educational material.
Letters to Dr Thosteson discuss risks of drinking and smoking with a peptic ulcer, noting acid刺激, dietary needs, and the possibility of limited alcohol use in some ulcer cases. A reader asks about a spastic colon hard foods, with the doctor suggesting clarification from the physician.
Daily newspaper in Mexico Missouri lists pricing for home delivery by mail rail and out of state options, with the office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays. It notes exceptions for Sundays and holidays and shows rates for various regions and durations. The statement also specifies a military member rate and postage details for subscribers.
AP writer Cynthia Lowry notes weekend TV offered baseball golf and horse racing along with a notable Sunday program Portrait of Stravinsky. Filmed years earlier the piece presents the composer mostly unaware of cameras and features him discussing topics from a Picasso caricature to a Cocteau anecdote in his Beverly Hills home.
A list shows multiple TV stations with call letters and cities, including Kivi in St Louis KHGA in Hannibal KPL St Louis KTYO Ottumwa Komu TV Columbia KREG Jeff City KMOX St Louis KETV St Louis Kebj TV Columbia KSDO TV St Louis Weem TV Quincy with note on 17 being On See TV.
Readable TV grid shows MGM clips hour Hollywood Dream Factory with Dick Cavett at 7 on channels 23 and 17. Opera Theatre presents Peter Grimes at 7 with Britten conducting London Symphony. Gunsmoke kidnapping Kitty episode 7 on channels 4 7 19. Baseball Tigers vs Twins at 7:15 with pregame at 7. ABC Movie The Curse of the Fly at 8. Dick Cavett replays with John Neihardt. Numerous showings across channels include News, Sports, and cartoons with classic titles and hosts throughout the evening.
TV and movie listings across channels feature The Adventures of Nick Carter with Robert Conrad and Shelley Winters, Massacre At Fort Kearney, plus Dick Cavett and Flip Wilson segments. The writeup also notes The Minotaur, Pal Joey, Whispering Smith, and others airing throughout the night, with schedules and program notes from 9:00 AM to 3:30 AM across networks.
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