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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1972
Page
2
An editorial reflects on both bad and good in a town, noting dope, robberies, arson, and VD, but praising "really good people" who support Cub Scouts. It highlights adult volunteers at a cub scout meeting, the value of rewarding effort, and lessons from winning and losing, stressing community strength through good citizens.
A devotional meditation highlights Romans 5 8 praising Christ love as a righteous gamble where He gave His life for a world in need of redemption. The reflection emphasizes blessings found in the act of sacrifice and divine mercy.
A Santa Barbara doctor’s wife started CALM Child Abuse Listening Mediation Inc to offer listening, referral, and volunteer home support to troubled families. The group urges counseling, shares statistics, and seeks to inspire other communities to launch similar programs to prevent abuse and neglect nationwide.
A physician advises stopping swimming when the ear drum is punctured due to infection risk. Ear plugs or nose clips are unlikely to prevent water entry, and continued swimming could threaten hearing or spread infection. Only a doctor’s clearance should guide activity, with possible healing or surgical repair by an ear specialist.
Editor responds to readers in Mexico Missouri Ledger defending coverage of a jury trial. The letter decries publication during deliberations and alleged editorializing, while the editor cites First and Sixth Amendment rights, court safeguards, and editorial accuracy. Other letters praise teachers and discuss dog leash policies and medical Q A notes.
Publishers weekly lists top sellers including The Winds of War by Wouk The Day of the Jackal by Forsyth The Assassins by Kazan The Exorcist by Blatty The Game of the Foxes by Farago Eleanor and Franklin by Lash Tracy and Hepburn by Kanin The Double Cross System in the War of 1439 1945 by Mastersman The Defense Never Rests by Bailey with Aronson.
A list of TV station channels and call letters across Missouri Iowa and Illinois cites Ktvi St Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox tv St Louis Ked tv St Louis Khaa tv Hannibal Kpl St Louis Komu tv Columbia Krog tv Jett City Ketc tv St Louis Kebj tv Columbia Weem tv Quincy with a parenthetical note about See Tv 12 Weather and unreported changes by stations attributed to See Tv 12 Weather.
Channel lineup shows 11:30 a m feature on Susan B Anthony and early women’s life, followed by NIT and NCAA games, CBS Golf, gymnastics, motorcycle race highlights, and classic movie blocks across channels with extensive sports and film fare indicators.
The Sunday schedule lists Stan VanDerBeek films on Camera Three at 7:30 a.m. and Latin American art explorations on Channel 4 at 10:00. Palm Sunday services taped in Jerusalem and Passover programs follow, with sports, films, and religious programs throughout the day. The lineup includes NBA basketball, hockey, and special broadcasts from Oral Roberts and Woody Allen related features, plus cinema and children’s fare across channels 2 through 17.
Monday wishes go to Howard Richards and many others including Mrs. W. Noel Scobee Mrs. Charles Gibbs Anthony Graves Ruby McCord William E. Byrd Donnie Harrison Richard C. White Anthony Wiseman Roy Kent Donald O Neal Dennis L. White Dorothy Castle Everett McMurtry Mary Edna Herron Mrs Henry Nichols Paul Scott and twins Mrs Charles T Young and Mrs Carl L Newbrough. Tuesday wishes include Teresa Powell Jackie Mann W R Maddox Howard A Turley Mrs Lester Austin Mrs Bessie Johnson Jessie Marie Campbell Sharon Becker R J Johnson Charles E Padgett Charles Green berg R F Senor Cecil Sherrow Lillian Opal Wilson Rosalie Knipp C F Harris Ethelma McDonald Donna Lee Woolridge Ronald Davis Mariann Lowry Bettie Ellen Freeman.
A 1962 news snippet notes state highway plans to begin acquiring right of way for an urban trafficway and underpass in southeast Mexico. It cites engineers discussing a Perry link and a 1963 64 electric line, while local figures warn of illicit deals and call for a Perry to Mexico rail connection. Sgt Orval C Hayes is mentioned as assigned to the 126th Field Artillery Battalion.
A special weekend log for mail subscribers appears on the paper’s second section, detailing subscription updates and delivery notices. The page includes reader reminders, fresh deadlines, and brief notices for customers awaiting shipments or renewals.
Daily Mexico Ledger details publication schedule and pricing. It lists address 300 North Washington Street Mexico Missouri 65265 postal rates by region, member rates for armed forces, and office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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