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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1972
Page
2
The editorial argues town vigor mirrors its civic clubs and leadership. Mexico's Kiwanis Club marks 50 years of service with projects like a fishing lake and fundraising for causes. Estil R. Atkins receives the club’s Distinguished Service Plaque for outstanding civic work.
A reflective note questions human wisdom versus spiritual reality, urging discernment beyond lab claims. It cautions against reverence for science alone and warns against mistaking worldly cleverness for divine truth.
The Hannibal Courier-Post notes an April 11 referendum asking voters to approve a general obligation bond to develop the 65 acre West Side Industrial Park. Competing with Kirksville and Moberly, Hannibal aims to attract new industry and create more local jobs for Hannibal residents. Kirksville already hosts three plants on a 55 acre tract, including Donaldson Company and Kewanee Machinery, with Burroughs Corporation as the latest occupant. The Hannibal Industrial Council believes Hannibal can replicate Kirksville’s success once the park is ready.
The Missouri Senate considers a one term limit for governors, despite voters previously approving a two consecutive term rule in 1965. The piece argues against restoring a one term limit, saying it narrows candidate choice and undermines democracy, urging lawmakers to remove archaic restrictions and let the people decide.
Dear Ann Landers offers no marriage shortcut advising a mother to choose Artie or Joe while considering her four year old Beverly. The letter emphasizes discipline and kid influence in remarriage, warning parents who yield to children. A brother asks how to heal estranged family ties amid a movable lifestyle and differing values. Ann endorses parental boundaries and therapy, cautioning against subsidizing offspring who leave home.
Reading Dr. Thosteson suggests soaking helps little and filing the tip to thin the nail aids cutting. Scraping under the nail reduces thickness, and cleaning helps prevent buildup. Use toenail clippers, avoid razors, and seek care if circulation or healing is impaired, especially after strokes.
Monroe County AP notes Missouri counties struggle under a 1875 court revenue cap of 50 cents per $100 valuation. As costs rise, schools spend 3 to 5 dollars per pupil while the levy remains fixed. A legislative proposal would raise the limit, letting voters decide in August or November.
Greetings for Mary P. George Barbara Darlene West W R Renner Mrs L L Tyler Betty Wecker Mrs Jack McCoy Johnny Schreier Mrs Alva Hanna L W McCoy Joy Jean Allen Kathleen Laird Wiley Talley B R Paschal Richard B. Smith Marie Miller Joseph E. Jones Marlene Jones Jack L McCord Katherine Johnston Raymond Edward Williams Larry David Williams Norman Kruse Belated greetings on Thursday to Barbara Farris.
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NBC magazine Chronolog previews Laos coverage city life politics and daredevil California flyers at 7:30 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 40. Film Odyssey presents Potemkin at 7:30 on channel 9. CBS Movie A Death of Innocence with Shelley Winters airs at 8:00 on channels 4 7 13.
Channel listings for Saturday feature You Are There at 11:30 a.m. with Susan B Anthony material from 1873, plus multiple sports and film airings across channels 4 7 13 and others. NCAA tournament options, CBS golf, and World of Sports highlights run through the afternoon.
NBC to revive Peyton Place as an afternoon serial on April 3 picking up after the original nighttime soap. The project brings Mia Farrow and Ryan ONeal back into consideration, with Kathy Glass cast as Allison. Clare Simpson oversees daytime programming and aims for parallel storylines across the revival. Channel 9 in St Louis airs a youth news showcase on 9:30 New featuring Plymouth Junior High students reporting on local concerns.
Gov Warren Hearnes appoints Dr Ernest T Hansbrough of Poplar Bluff to the Missouri Regional Medical Program Advisory Council succeeding Dr Wilson Ferguson of Sikeston who resigned in Jefferson City Missouri.
Mexico Kiwanis Club marked its 40th anniversary with a banquet at the Gold Room of Hotel Hoxsey. Guest speaker Ralph E. Wilson of Osceola Arkansas, governor of the Missouri Arkansas District, and club charter members attended. Music festival slated for next weekend will bring 250 high school musicians from 12 counties to Mexico under John Willer’s direction.
Mexico Ledger notes include a Joseph Addison quote on laughter as the distinguishing faculty of man. The paper lists its masthead address at 300 N Washington St, rates for mail and carrier delivery, and office hours for readers and subscribers in Mexico Missouri.
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