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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1972

Page

2

Editorial Review The Test Of The Democrats

Mexico in Audrain County faces neglect from Jefferson City and the Missouri Democrats. The piece argues the town has no state government buildings despite size, credits Republican gains for shifting attention, and urges continued action to end neglect and discrimination.

Mexico Missouri Jefferson City Democratic Party Democratic Audrain County Peter Todsen Kit

Jesus Foretold Death and Resurrection

A brief religious reflection noting Jesus predicted his death and resurrection. It asserts that without the resurrection, Jesus would be forgotten, and states the church exists today because He lives.

John Jesus Church of Jesus Christ

Left Handed Guns in Historical Monroe County Appeal

In Monroe County Appeal a reader describes a claimed left-handed 12 gauge hammer shotgun with a walnut stock curved toward the left shoulder. The writer notes side ejectors on the left for safety and asks readers for the correct answer about true left handed design.

Monroe County

Mexico Voters Round On DST Ballot And Local Action

Voters in Mexico consider daylight saving time in next year’s ballot after a straw vote of 1409 against and 1088 for. City council rejects DST this year 3 to 2 and moves to place the issue on April election ballots. Firestone-like sewer project hits old Pollock Mill foundation. dynamite used to break concrete 30 inch footings. Mexico Lions Club elects Russell Fiiliips president for 1982 83 term. officers and directors named.

Mexico MFA Robert Semple

May 15 1972 Mexico Ledger Briefs

Mexico Ledger reports local briefs from May 15 1972 including civic notices and short community items. Names and places reflect Missouri town events with concise updates on meetings, elections, and public announcements.

Mexico

Dear Ann Landers Conflicts In Love And Public Etiquette

A reader seeks help for a 45 year old woman in a love triangle and Ann Landers mocks the letter, then replies that the couple likely cannot be separated. The column responds with blunt judgment about the writer and hints the affair may remain unresolved. A second letter requests advice about dog waste on streets and leash laws, with guidance to blame owners rather than dogs. A third letter discusses pregnant students and staff rules, urging changes and ending with a cheeky plug for a future column.

Ann Landers Chicago Ohio Mike Royko

MS Not contagious nor hereditary says doctor

A public health column explains multiple sclerosis is not contagious or inherited. It describes myelin loss, common symptoms, diagnostic challenges, and the goal of symptom relief. It notes adult onset, climate links, and the lack of a known cause or specific treatment, urging contact with the National MS Society for information and support.

National

Birthday wishes for local residents on Wednesday

Greeting message extends birthday wishes to Mrs. Paul Green Laurie Robin Mills Louis K Westland William D Merritt Hose Marie Deichman Mark Strider D R Carter and Sandy Wallen on Wednesday in a community note.

Paul Green Laurie Robin Mills Louis K. Westland William D. Merritt Hose Marie Deichman Mark Strider D. R. Carter Sandy Wallen

Cards vs Pirates at Pittsburgh Baseball Reminder

Listings show the St Louis area channels for baseball, Laugh-In, Gunsmoke, Cousteau, Bernstein concert, and ABC Movie. Cards vs Pirates at Pittsburgh at 7:00 p.m. on Channels 6 and 8 with pre game at 6:30. Debuted games and specials include a train siege episode and a whale study program.

Pirates Pittsburgh Debbie Reynolds Gunsmoke Jacques Cousteau Leonard Bernstein Vienna Philharmonic London Stephen Boyd Raquel Welch Weatherscan Bill Anderson Tri-States Sewing Chimp Blackwood Bros Bernstein

Television Listings and Highlights for Tonight

TV guide fragment lists NBC movie at 8:00 Seven Faces of Dr Lao starring Tony Randall. Dick Cavett with Bette Davis and Peggy Wood. Debbie Reynolds fills in for Tonight show. Numerous listed films include Looking For Love, The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle, The Proud Rebel, The Love God, Fantastic Voyage, Gypsy, The Night of the Iguana, High Sierra, Frenchie, Never Say Goodbye, One Desire, Tara. Also many daytime and late night programs, sports, news, and specials across channels 2 4 7 9 11 13.

NBC Dr. Lao Tony Randall Dick Cavett Bette Davis Peggy Wood Debbie Reynolds Johnny Carson Connie Francis Vernon Irene Castle Fred Anne Baxter Tara Rock Hudson Dagger Paul Mantee

Tuesday Night TV Listings and Movie Highlights

Television guide notes CBS schedule with long range views on Vietnam and diplomacy at 6 30 PM and an ABC movie The Deadly Dream at 7 30 PM featuring Lloyd Bridges. Also features nature program Portrait of a Tree narrated by Orson Welles and a long roster of daytime and prime time programs across channels with numerous titles and times. References Michigan primary returns and guest lineups for Tonight shows.

Vietnam ABC Lloyd Bridges Africa Orson Welles Michigan Broderick Crawford Huey Long Oskar Werner

Emmy Awards Run Too Long Critics Say

Cynthia Lowry reports the 24th Emmy Awards ceremony on CBS stretched for two and a quarter hours with excessive on screen honors and lengthy speeches as the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences celebrated its best in television.

Cynthia Lowry New York CBS National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

TV Awards Highlight Routine Yet Popular Choices

The text notes frequent breathers for unrelated entertainment between routines. A choral group sings patriotic songs while Frank Gor shin does impressions. A clipped film sequence from doctor shows stands out as witty. Awards honored logical, popular choices with news and documentary honors awarded earlier.

Frank Gorshin

Blocker’s Death Forces Bonanza Shakeup Next Season

A weekend death of Dan Blocker, star of Bonanza, prompts NBC to reshuffle the long running western. Producers plan to introduce a major new character and adjust the cast to share the heavy weekly load as the series moves from Sunday to Tuesday nights, aiming to keep the audience through the transition.

Big Dan Blocker Blocker NBC Bonanza

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