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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1972
Page
2
A commentary contrasts old and new labels for educated elites and rural readers. It argues that patriotism and flag symbolism split classes and that most people still honor the National Anthem, despite looming tensions over beliefs and identity.
A devotional reflection asserts that God’s laws operate in the world today and that those who study them gain conviction that divine principles govern daily life. The passage emphasizes reassurance to believers that they will not be ashamed.
The Beaver Oklahoma cow chip throwing event sparks a national revival as athletes perform with disc style throws. Winners include Patrick Linn Dallas Open Harold Smith Forgan Patty Bruce Beaver and Dewey Bartlett Politician class. Gov David Hall did not defend last year’s title.
A reader asks if bridge players are naturally obnoxious as Ann Landers answers that card play may reveal behavior and to drop the deck. A teen asks about holding hands and parental reactions and landers suggests staying out of the bedroom and being smart. A widow seeks guidance on returning wedding gifts after a brief marriage and is advised not to.
A reader asks if a fissure heals without surgery. The doctor explains fissures rarely heal without removing infected tissue and notes straining and constipation as key factors. He endorses surgical correction for the fissure, discusses bulk laxatives, prune juice, and cautions on overuse of laxatives and enemas.
In Mexico yesterday, Rudasill Farms near Mexico exhibited the grand champion and top-selling yearling ewe at the Midwest Oxford Sheep Breeders Show and Sale held in Davenport Town. Other items note a local boy recovering from an eye injury, a new manager for Consolidated Electric Cooperative, and various community notices.
A wave of mislisted channels causes confusion across markets including St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal and Columbia. Stations such as KT VI KTVO KIMOTV KSDK and others appear with scrambled call signs and numbers. Weather and schedule data are affected by the wire service mix ups.
Melba Moore and Clifton Davis host a new variety show at 7 pm on channels 4 7 and 13 with Arte Johnson as tonight’s guest The lineup shifts show endings and next week replaces Smith Family with The Corner Bar and Persuaders with repeats of the Kopykats The Missouri Drivers Test airs at 12 15 am Dick Cavett books Steve McQueen and a 24 Hours weather forecast anchors the morning schedule with a long list of films and daytime programs among the many titles and times listed for channels 2 3 4 7 11 13 17 and 24.
NBC launches a 10 week summer baseball slate pre empting Laugh In and movies. Opening Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota Twins 2 1 at Bloomington. NBC struggles with a dull pregame show using old newsreel clips narrated by Curt Gowdy. CBS ends Amateur's Guide to Love after 13 weeks. My Three Sons primed to replace it. Candid Camera remains unmatched in style and humor.
An all girl slate of officers was chosen by the 4 H White Party in a primary at the 27th State Week opening session in Columbia. They challenge boys and girls on the Green Party for State 4 H Council seats at the University of Missouri this week. White Party candidate Debbie Doak of Vandalia seeks secretary, with district reps Teresa Wasson Vandalia Barry Stevens Montgomery City and Jo Ann Witte Rhineland on the slate.
Greetings are extended on Thursday to Terry Scott Woodruff Thomas Fleming McCord Archie Jackson Barbara Mae Willingham Robert Wayne Phillips Kevin Turnbaugh Mrs Harry Leetof Farber Alan Dale Neifert Mrs Omar Dowell and Ben Mosley with best wishes for happiness.
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