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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues the George Wallace shooting transcends a single act against a candidate. It parallels Bobby Kennedy’s death, calling it a dark tragedy that forces Americans across divides to confront the dangers of political violence and the risks to democracy.
The text reflects on Jesus weeping at Lazarus and the sorrow of those left behind after death. It notes the deeper meaning of the shortest Bible verse and the tension between awareness of resurrection and the emptiness of absence.
Ledger readers respond to May 6 Around Town piece and the editorial Who Thinks for Whom. Mary Kay Wade defends professionalism while disputing accuracy and privacy concerns, detailing why she pulled a shade over a half mast flag and urging careful reporting standards.
Local page compiles community briefs from Mexico Missouri with notices on school games, local meeting results, and upcoming events. Names of residents and organizations appear with dates and locations for civic and social notices.
A reader warns of dangerous bites from a couple who wrestle at home and questions the safety of human bites. Another writer praises a wife’s firm stance to avoid dancing with brassy rivals, and a third defends Ann Landers against public-contact fatigue while promoting her drug advisory booklet.
Letter responses discuss pre pregnancy genetic testing and prenatal amniocentesis to assess Mongoloid traits, noting tests cannot give absolute results and interpretation depends on family history. Tendency can be passed by either parent to sons or daughters, with counseling suggested for personalized guidance.
Governor John M. Dalton will deliver the commencement address for 48 seniors and 36 eighth graders at Missouri Military Academy on May 27. The article notes other local items including a large group of foreign exchange students arriving June 27 and various community happenings in Mexico.
Thursday wishes are sent to Patricia Rehma and to Mrs Lena Johnston Marvin Groupman Loren Hatfield Mamie Davis and Ricky Dale Newsom for a joyful birthday celebration.
Mexican Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265. Rates list daily, monthly and yearly prices by method and region with military member rate. Office hours run morning to early evening weekdays and Saturday afternoon.
A compiled set of television station call signs and their city placements includes Vv channels 2 Klvi and 3 Ktyo in St. Louis, 4 Kmoxety in St. Louis, 5 Kid-tv in St. Louis, 7 Khyaty in Hannibal, 8 Komuty in Columbia, 9 Kete-tv in St. Louis, 10 Weem-v in Quincy, 11 Kple in St. Louis, 13 Kregty in Jeff City, and 17 Kebj-tv in Columbia noted as 17 being 6 On See Ty.
TV guide style listing shows Vietnam and arms race discussions on Where We Stand at 6 30 p m CBS channels 4 7 18 ABC Movie The Deadly Dream with Lloyd Bridges at 7 30 p m Channel 2 3 17 plus nature programs Portrait of a Tree narration by Orson Welles at 7 30 p m on channels 6 5 1018 plus a slate of films news and kids shows interwoven with sports and local primaries.
Channel guides show baseball Cards vs Pirates from Pittsburgh at 7 p m on channels 5 and 8 with a 6 30 pregame. Carol Burnett with Vincent Price on 4 7 13, McMillan and Wife rerun on 10, Vonnegut story special Between Time and Timbuktu on 9, and Teen marriage topic on 9. Movie slots include Santa Fe Trail 1 p m on 11 and Fire Down Below 7 p m on 11 with varied dramas and westerns later, plus Lucys and Dick Cavett guests.
Behind Your TV Screen reports how CBS ABC NBC and others quickly aired Wallace shooting footage. CBS showed him amid a crowd bloodstained shirt and his wife by his side while ABC aired a blond suspect being led away. NBC cut a film to a 20 minute Wallace update with hospital notes and campaign clips.
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