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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1972
Page
3
An editorial argues that American extremists span left and right from anarchists to fascists and John Birchers. It urges readers to discard censorship and seek truth through reading, discussion, and open debate, stressing that free people must stay vigilant to remain free.
A short religious meditation quoting Luke 3 10 and Proverbs about guidance. It laments aimless life paths and invites trust in the Lord to direct journeys. The piece emphasizes faith as a compass for daily decisions and direction.
The Shanghai communique is judged as neither a breakthrough nor a dead end. Nixon earns praise for realism and flexibility while questions on Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and Cold War relations loom. The president returns home, plans a Moscow summit in May, and faces cautious scrutiny from critics and allies.
Siexien Ledger announces daily publication except Sundays and holidays at 300 .N Washington St Mexico Mo It lists second class postage rates and monthly and yearly mail subscriptions by region with discounts for armed forces and varying durations Office hours are 4:00 AM to 4:40 PM Monday through Friday with Saturday pickup.
Greetings birthday cake and candles are sent Friday to Mrs. William Vanlandingham A A Mitchell Wilfred Thompson Jr Olivia Graves Glen Erdel Verna Bell Haislip Larry Dishman Frank Anthony DiBlasi Erma Marie Gibson Homer W Willig Bertha Spurling Arlene South wick Billy Traynor Mrs T B Lumpkin Linda Lou Wright Johnnie Swenson and twins Tonnetta and Lannetta Nunnelly.
A concise ancient maxim notes that even the finest men require mercy. The saying frames virtue with humility, suggesting none are above pardon.
A farm wife laments city friendship costs. Ann Landers blames the wife for losses from interruptions. Readers question jokes about a couple’s silver anniversary gift and drug use guidance, with Landers offering blunt responses and promoting a drug booklet for a dollar.
In this guidance from Dr Thosteson a five year old who sucks thumbs at night is discussed. He says thumb-sucking is normal in infancy and usually fades by age three. If persistent at five, consider emotional factors and avoid forcing the child to stop. Quiet observation and avoiding pressure may help naturally reduce the habit.
Mrs. Fred Sanford Jr. filed as a Democrat for Audrain County representative in the Missouri General Assembly becoming the second candidate to enter the race Rep Charles H Dickey Jr seeks reelection Jack W Weith named city engineer for Ferguson replacing Clyde Swank who left to become city manager of DeFuniak Springs Fla Weith formerly Ferguson public works assistant Also new Mexico police hires William Baird and Arthur Riley take office March 1 1952 Red Cross drive set for Mexico residential committee workers Led by Mrs Eugene C Tinsley Prosecuting Attorney Frank Hollingsworth returns from Jefferson City where prosecutors discussed stricter enforcement of prohibition and police duties
A Channel 12 See TV program from Mexico High School speech class will be broadcast again at 6:00 p m tonight upon request Tim Gourley hosts with Mrs Pat Martin s fourth graders at McMillan Elementary School The repeat is for viewers who missed the initial viewing By Cynthia Lowry AP Television Radio Writer in New York The NBC Tuesday variety special The Fabulous Fordies drew a large ray head audience
TV listings show stations Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox tv St. Louis Ksd tv St. Louis Khgatv Hannibal Kpl St. Louis Komu tv Columbia Kreg tv left City changes by stations weather note unreadable entries include Quincy See Ty See fy 12 Weather
TV listings show Tim Conway and Carol Burnett on Channels 4 and 7 at 7 PM, plus NBC Mystery at 7:30 PM on Channels 5, 9, 10 with An Elementary Case of Murder. ABC Comedy Hour debuts Hellzapoppin on channels 3, 17 at 7:30 and 9 PM on channel 2. Ida Lupino guests on Medical Center at 8 PM on channels 4, 7, 13.
TV schedule notes guests on Flip Wilson show with Sammy Davis Lily Tomlin and Ed McMahon while Geraldine meets Ernestine. NET Playhouse presents a Dickens biography. Longstreet features a bank heist crime. Tronside offers clue to murder. CBS Movie repeats Har per. Program lists include morning news cartoons and talk shows across CBS and other channels.
Reading list includes Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris in a mystery. Jonathan Winters improvises with Dean Martin at 9 00 pm on Friday. Johnny Carson Tonight features George Gobel Suzanne Pleshette and Paul Williams. Movie highlights include Geronimo 1940 western on Channel 11 and The Eyes of Charles Sand horror pilot on ABC. TV schedule spans channels 2 4 7 11 with daytime soaps games and news segments.
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