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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1972
Page
2
Ann Landers urges professional help for hate telephoners who hurl venom anonymously. The piece notes tracing tech and laws exist, but calls persist. Officials tolerate them as heat in the kitchen, yet calls targeting women and children are the worst and slowly are identified and sometimes prosecuted.
A brief note cites Hebrews 2 6 and the belief that man is a child of God requiring respect and dignity for each person. The reflection emphasizes mindful treatment of all individuals regardless of circumstance.
A Ledger reader argues against killing dogs with a hammer while warning that rabid dogs threaten children and condemns police cruelty. The letter links animal control to larger social priorities and recalls incidents where dogs protected children and others where violence harmed families.
James Heim of Vandalia was elected president of the Audrain County Democratic Club during an annual organizational meeting at the courthouse in Mexico. A total of 91 registered attendees joined for the joint session with the Women's Democratic Club and welcomed new residents Mr and Mrs K R Bartholomew, who moved from Bloomfield Hills Michigan to 2203 Pairground St.
Readers volley questions on audience manners at a Tampa speech and on leaving church gracefully. A 16-year-old asks for guidance after a belt whipping and parental snooping prompts Ann to urge hair length choice and condemns physical punishment, while promoting her drug booklet offer and contact details.
In a health column, Dr. Thosteson advises seeing a gynecologist for heavy postnatal vaginal discharge to identify causes such as cervicitis or trichomoniasis. He notes prescription treatment for infections, cautions against douching, and mentions partner treatment may be needed to prevent recurrence. He also answers related questions about prostate and body flora misconceptions.
CYNTHIA LOWRY notes Ken Berry’s NBC pilot Wow features his dancing and singing, with several TV stars briefly saluting his first show. Produced by Allan Blye and Chris Bearde, the program spoofs old movies and shines most during the dance sequences.
Unreported changes by stations cause invalid channel listings for LV Cannes 2 Ktvi to Keb-tv 17 and related items. See Ty 12 Weather for context. Listings include St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Quincy Columbia Jeff City and other cities with several station call letters and channel numbers.
Karen Black and Debbie Reynolds perform on channels 4 7 13 and 3 17 at 7 30. James Stewart and Helen Hayes star in Harvey at 7 30 on 6 8 10. Also note Marty style lineups and late night movies, news, and talk shows across ABC CBS NBC and local channels with cinema and comedy themes.
Thursday Ledgerland listings preview Jonathan Winters child world on Channel 4 at 6 30 p m. Flip Wilson re runs at 7 00 on 5 8 10 with Pat Boones Sugar Ray Robinson and George Carlin. NBC Cavett featured guests and Beverly Sills on CBS. Movie and sports lineups round out a busy schedule with NCAA basketball and classic films featuring Warren Beatty Judy Garland and Robert Mitchum.
A planned gathering honoring Benjamin Franklin was canceled at the last moment by the sponsor. The Friday note mentions birthday greetings to authors and figures including Wolfe, Lucille Fritch, and others like Neoma Genelle Waggett, Jack Hendricks, Danny Miss Pickerell, Lee Gentry, and Rebecca Louise Farris.
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