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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
3
Editorial argues LSD is misunderstood and not medically approved, citing National Institute of Mental Health. It notes unpredictable effects, potential for long lasting mental illness, and that some elites use LSD while otherwise condemning it.
The note reflects on keeping parental commandments and motherly law while youths seek truth. It emphasizes not discarding moral precepts of God during adolescence and the ongoing process of growing up and questioning what is taught in childhood.
A May 18, 1962 report notes Gerald Hesse and James Kurz were rescued after their car was struck on the Mark Twain Expressway in St. Louis during a police chase. Health officials deny a hepatitis epidemic in Mexico while inspecting all schools. Mexico High School crowned a king and queen at Prom, with Baccalaureate services held for 108 seniors. Master Sergeant Fran F. Davis received a U S Army loyalty award for 27 years. Other items include political talks for Judge David H Harris, a large fish fry at the Country Club for North St Louis visitors, and cattle market news for Audrain County.
Mexico Ledger lists publication hours and postage details. Rates include local area $2.00 per mill, Audrain and adjoining counties $13 per year, in-state mail $19 per year with varying combinations, and armed forces members $1.25 per month. Offices open 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday and 6:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday.
The community sends birthday greetings on Saturday to Donna Jean Holtkamp James Marvin Clark Pearl Early Mary Lillian Groves Dennis Lierheimer Mrs Donald Forrest VMre Jasper Young James Gentry John Sibbont Patrick Turner Ken Winans and Car Bundey in a regional observance.
A terse note on mail mix ups in Belleville Kansas describes junk post, misrouted letters, and a postal clerk puzzled by unknown destinations. The piece reflects recurring issues with misdirected mail and the sense of lost, unreadable correspondence in a typical small town mailbox system.
Readers discuss ASH Action on Smoking and Health and its impact on public policy. A couple from Iowa seek guidance on adopting a biracial child amid opposition, while a California teacher has a toy restitution issue and a mother defends her son.
Dr Thosteson discusses heel spur relief options from padding and injections to surgery. Letters cite sheep wool padding from Green Bay and plastic heel caps from St Louis. another reader reports success with podiatrist advised surgery. Also includes reader questions on influenza milk advice psoriasis contagion and a diabetes booklet offer from The Mexico Ledger.
Channel 9 offers 90 minutes of classic 40s movie clips including The Maltese Falcon and Casablanca at 7 30 p m. CBS Movie on Channel 4 at 8 00 p m features Duffy with James Coburn. Dick Cavett hosts guests Bill Cosby Mort Sahl.
Prime time listings highlight Leslie Uggams and Johnny Carson with Tony Randall appearances. Movies include The Eternal Sea, Guns of Darkness, Tycoon, Adventures Of A Young Man, The Learning Tree, A Dispatch from Reuters, Son Of Ali Baba, The Far Country, Thunder Bay, Stolen Face, and The Young and the Brave. Weather notes not clear due to listings.
NBC airs a 7 30 p m movie on channel 9 with Yojimbo and Lock Stock and Barrel. CBS presents Black Noon at 8 p m with Roy Thinnes. The guide notes Dick Cavett's guests Charlton Heston and Yvette Mimieux and lists a long day of daytime programming and late night film lineups.
Apply quick drying T-4-L. Feel it take hold to check tec burning in minutes. In 3 to 4 days, infected skin sloughs off and healthy skin replaces it. If not delighted in one hour, your money back at any drug counter. Now a Lawrence Drug advertisement. The second part notes Castellano's acting career including a Tony nomination for Lovers and Other Strangers and an Oscar nomination for the film version.
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