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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1972

Page

2

Need for Marking Streets Editorial in Mexico

John Wolpers, a MU journalism senior guest writes that Mexico has dangerously unmarked streets. He cites Monroe Street near the courthouse with no lane lines or signs, noting two way sections and disappearing lanes. He urges proper street markings to prevent accidents and save lives.

John Wolpers Poplar Bluff University of Missouri School of Journalism Ledger RMWI Mexico Town Monroe Street Court House Monroe Centralia

End of Day Sermon on Presenting Christ

A religious reflection urges living as a Christian and speaking about Jesus as the way to present faith. It cites Acts 8 35 to emphasize preaching through example and word.

Philip Jesus Christ

Soviet Space Power Supremacy editorial urge

Open Forum Editor cites the March 27 Globe-Democrat piece urging vigilance against Communist blackmail and arms buildup. It argues for peacetime strength in diplomacy and defense, warning that seven Blue Ribbon Defense Panel members warned in Sept 1970 of shifting power toward the USSR and potential loss of liberty without timely research and development. Signed by Mrs. Ercel B. Hunt.

Ledger St. Louis Globe-Democrat McNamara Ussr Blue Ribbon Defense Panel Secretary of Defense U.S Providence Mrs. Ercel B, Hunt

Helping Hand from Vandalia Ambulance Raises Community Spirit

A reader praises the Tri County ambulance crew Don St Clair and Jim Blackburn for prompt, life saving service to a family. He thanks Van Far area residents for support and reflects on neighborly spirit and the nation’s strength drawn from community aid.

Vandalia Leader Dick Gima Tri-County Don St. Clair Jim Blackburn St. Elizabeth Hospital Hannibal Van-Far

Birthday wishes for Norman Lionberger and friends

Birthday greetings are extended Friday to Norman Lionberger of Middletown and a list of well wishers including Bessie Copeland Bob Melson Charlie Fecht James Hubbard Cathy Foreman Orville Eugene Clark Mrs W Roy Ballew Mrs Harold D Hayden Melba Davenport Sharon Kay Harrelson T H Dunkle Eugene Forsee Mrs Charles Kehl Agnes Irene Woolfolk Terry Bill Sutherland Arthur Herman Bobbitt Mrs Marion Pearl Susan Marie Sharp and Mrs L L Cupp.

Norman Lionberger Middletown Bessie Copeland Bob Melson Charlie Fecht James Hubbard Cathy Foreman Orville Eugene Clark W. Roy Ballew Harold D. Hayden Melba Davenport Sharon Kay Harrelson T. H. Dunkle Eugene Forsee Charles Kehl Agnes Irene Woolfolk Terry Bill Sutherland Arthur Herman Bobbitt Marion Pearl Susan Marie Sharp L. L. Cupp

Dear Ann Landers Letters on Animals and Relationships

Compassion for all living things urges contacting the Humane Society about a cat kept in a cage by neighbors. A reader asks if syphilis affects blood tests, and Ann Landers advises periodic checks and to seek medical guidance. Other letters discuss lives, marriage, and a drug advisory booklet offer.

Ann Landers Angora Prince Albert Humane Society The Canada Mexico Ann Carbondale Carb Chicago Ill

Vasectomy Reversal Realities And Medical Guidance

Reader questions about reversing a vasectomy after seven years. Dr Thosteson notes no guarantee of reversal, often 50 50 or less, and advises seeing a urologist for an attempt. He emphasizes birth control should be permanent and reversal not guaranteed.

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Mexico Lions elect new officers for 1962 term

Roy Erdel was nominated to succeed Harold Holsheiser as Mexico Lions Club president, with new officers to take duties July 1. Nomination chairman Dorsey Griffith presented a slate including Hildebrand as VP Neuner as second VP Swan as third VP Foreman as secretary Squires as treasurer and two-year directors Oliver and Griffith Hodges and Carpenter with Hodges as tailtwister and Hagedorn as lion tamer.

Roy Erdel Harold Holsheiser Mexico Will Carpenter T. M. Hodges Howard Beckley Walter Hagedorn Lion Tamer Clyde Berry Louis Alfred Larsen Audrain Hospital

Local TV Station Call Letters and Areas Listed

A fragmented OCR style list shows TV stations with call letters and city areas including St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Jeff City Quincy and others. The lines mix channel numbers and station names such as Ktvi Kmox Ksd Tv Komu and Kreg with cities like St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Jeff City and Quincy.

Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox.tv Ksd-tv Khqa-tv Hannibal Kpl Komu-tv Columbia Kreg Jeff City Ketc-tv Kebjtv Weem-tv Quincy

Television listings and highlights for tonight

TV listings show Carol Burnett, ABC Comedy Hour, and NBC Mystery among late night offerings. The guide notes Easter specials, roasts, and multiple channels with overnight movies and news.

Carol Burnett ABC Friars Club Sammy Davis Carroll O'Connor NBC Mystery McCloud Harve Presnell Mr. Rogers Beaver Lassie Johnny Mann Bill Cosby Stan Guinn ABC News CBS News NBC News Electric Co Ozark Opry Eddie's Dick van Dyke Carol Adam Weatherscan

TV satire, guests, and Reynolds dominate late night

The piece notes unimpressive civic music segments featuring Ken Berry and others addressing littering recycling and wildlife protection in a ham handed adults Sesame Street style. Burt Reynolds guest hosted The Tonight Show on Johnny Carson's night off drawing the largest audience ever for a guest host, with Nielsen placing him well ahead of CBS movie competition.

Dick Ford Mike Douglas Elec, Co Somerset F Troop Showtime Daniel Boone Jeff's Collie Tri-State Gilligan Lucy Phil Donahue ABC News Peter Cottontail Danny Kaye Vincent Price Flip Wilson Johnny Cash June Carter Jim Brown Geraldine NET Playhouse Jesus Harvard Peter Ives CBS Movie Joan Crawford Ty Weath Taiey Homestead CBS News Burt Reynolds Johnny Carson Accord Ing New York Reynolds Cosmopolitan

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