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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1972
Page
2
A republication of an editorial argues that patriotism centers on loving one's country and honoring its people, while rejecting a broader Washington definition that includes emotion and-moral virtuous acts. The piece stresses respect for traditions and fellow citizens as core patriotism, and warns without love for country other virtues falter. July 18, 1970.
A religious statement asserts Jesus as the resurrection and life, contrasting Christianity with other faiths. It emphasizes belief in Christ as offering everlasting life and cites the founder's reported resurrection as proof of unique salvation.
Post assassination commentaries across society urged collective guilt for violence in America. The piece argues such blame dilutes moral judgment, undermines individual responsibility, and could fuel further violence. It cites Dallas Memphis Los Angeles Laurel incidents and cautions against indicting the nation as a whole.
Local page notes community events and notices from Mexico Missouri dated May 23 1972. Brief items include civic happenings, schedule reminders, and short notices affecting residents.
The Blue Room leads a three year White House makeover described as museum quality. Curator Clement Conger oversaw 11 rooms from the President's bedroom to press quarters, adding 18 period chandeliers and nine rugs while repainting the East Ballroom and dining rooms. Redecorations use patriotic red, white and blue in the President's bedroom.
A reader sends a Do-It-Yourself Alcohol Test with True or False items and detailed answers. The piece notes the last response’s line about abstinence and promotes Ann Landers guidance including The Bride's Guide booklet available via mail to The Ledger.
A nursely column presents plainspoken guidance to a reader about family use of tranquilizers, constipation causes, bunion surgery, halos around lights, pregnancy without intercourse, sleep timing, and pinworm treatment. The piece cites Dr Thosteson and includes questions from multiple readers with practical responses and references to a health booklet.
Awards and academic scholarships were presented at Mexico High School Honor Day. The A P Green 3000 scholarship went to Mike Baicourt presented by William Lowe. Superintendent Thomas Buford spoke to Kiwanis Club, introducing teachers Ferris and Jogan who discussed a pilot math method used at Central and Hugene Field schools.
A fragmented OCR shows channel identifiers and city associations such as Kivi St. bonis 1 Kiva Oshiwa 4 Kmoxty St. Louis 5 Kidty St Louis 7 Khgaty Hannibal 8 Komuty Columbia 9 Kete-Ww St. Louis 10 Weem-tv Quincy 11 Kpl St. Louis 13 Kregty Jett Coty 17 Kebjty Columbia 17 is 6 On See Ty.
TV guide style summary scanning channels Channel 4 shows Gigi Goes Home about a gray whale narrated by Lloyd Bridges at 6 30 p m The Astronaut impostor Monte Markham on ABC Movie 7 30 and 2 3 17 Love stories The Action Playhouse 7 30 5 8 10 airs A Time for Killing a submarine drama From Bob Hope Anthology Burt Bacharach hour at 9 30 5 features Dionne Warwick Joel Grey Sacha Distel Also roadshow style listings and local news programs plus a slate of movies and late night talk shows with Cronkite Cavett and others included
The page catalogs dense, fragmented program data with film titles from 1930s to 1960s, actors like Burt Lancaster and Gary Cooper, plus news briefs and weather. It reads like a station guide with times, channels, and scattered ratings, lacking cohesive narrative.
A dense schedule lists programs on Channel 5 and 11, including The Plastic Years at 6 30 about deaf education, Colombo reruns, The Persuaders thriller, and Johnny Carson segments. Movie and news slots thread through a long day with many channel numbers and times.
Three networks plan reshuffled Saturday and Sunday morning lineups with cartoons still central. CBS drops Walter Cronkite You Are There, NBC cuts Mr Wizard and Take a Giant Step, ABC keeps Curiosity Shop and Make a Wish. Despite Sesame Street impact and calls for uplift, results are discouraging as many new efforts fail Nielsen tests.
On Thursday, greetings are extended to Derald Lee Bise Louise Goff Douglas Lee Kruse James Morgan Reams Robert Snook Becky Given Alfred Leroy Tate and Theodora Cox. The note also mentions ratings and a lack of sponsor support affecting future events.
Publication details for the Mexico Ledger list office address, publication note, and subscription prices by mail and carrier. It states rates for Audrain and adjacent counties, other Missouri counties, all states, and armed forces, with weekly hours and weekend schedule.
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