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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1972
Page
2
Nations are people not places. Good leadership keeps a nation safe while bad leadership leads toward disaster. Enemies, external and internal, threaten the path forward and the only safeguard is leaders of vision and courage. Public scrutiny can harm greatness but must not erase genius.
Centuries before Christ the prophet Isaiah foretold the Messiah would bear the spirit of wisdom understanding counsel might knowledge and fear of the Lord. He described not only the character but the deep relationship with God.
The piece argues for reassessing the unchecked growth mindset that has shaped American expansion. It cites the Population Growth and American Future commission, noting no convincing case for ongoing population growth and suggesting slowing or stopping growth could benefit the economy and individual welfare. It urges public discussion on adjusting to new conditions for the nation’s future wellbeing.
Saturday edition of the Mexico MO ledger page four, listing local notices, brief updates, and column fragments from the town. Includes calendar snippets, civic notes, and small advertisements reflecting the mayoral term, church events, and school announcements.
The notice lists names of individuals celebrating birthdays on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Recipients include Edwin Pollard Barry Clifford Hanstein Robert D Brum back and others from Vandalia Laddonia and surrounding areas with cake and candles planned on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ann Landers answers readers on marriage premarital practices and family duties. A St Louis reader asks about hosting his son and girlfriend, while another Rockford reader seeks guidance balancing brothers and marriage. A third reader shares a cautionary tale on education and partnership.
Dear Dr Thosteson asks about long term snuff effects and potential nose damage while comparing it to smoking. Other letters discuss histoplasmosis risks, growing pains vs other causes, and balance disorders with advice and a note on the columnist’s limits for individual replies.
Yesterday in Mexico May 27 1962 notes a $50 000 remodeling project at the Mexico Country Club. The Mexico Ramblers opened their season with a 7 0 victory over Moberly. Charles Fry a 1959 Mexico High School graduate received Lincoln University junior class service award. Elmer Cross supervised the citys 150000 disposal plant and sewer system. Morris and Barnes of Mexico were recommended for Audrain County Welfare Commission. Bean Creek Cemetery northwest of Mexico will be
Readers note changes at stations including Ty Channels 11 Xph St. Louis 13 Kreetv Jeff City 17 Kehj-tv Columbia 6 On See Tv. Listings shown as errors or updated by stations and weather segment references appear in TV 12.
TV schedule roundup lists You Are There Harriet Tubman 1856 tale at 11 30 Channels 4 7 18 plus Funny Stories 1962 Russian film at noon on 4 7 13. Baseball Chicago White Sox vs A's at 2 15 with pregame at 2. Wide World of Sports 4 features England soccer and UCLA San Diego State volleyball. NBC ABC NBC specials include Nixon Russia trip coverage and Return of the Seven movie. Movies include Blondie Has Servant Trouble The Incredible Shrinking Man The River Changes Here Come The Marines Powder River and The Counterfeit Plan. Channel 11 Community Magazine at 6 30 airs motor cycles quilting and music study segments. Special: 6th Indianapolis 600 at 7 30 on 2 3 17.
A dense listing outlines tonight's films and TV programming with times and titles. Notable entries include Return of the Seven with Yul Brynner at 8:10, Here Come The Waves starring Bing Crosby at 10:10, and The Missing Great featuring Paul Kelly at 10:15. Additional items span 1930s to 1960s titles, live programs, news, and variety slots reflecting a busy broadcast slate.
Reading through Sunday’s Ledger station listings shows Camera Three reports on Soleri’s city concept, Lamp Unto My Feet at 9, plus AAU International Champions at 2 for California Relays. Special: Indy 500 Parade at 4. Weather and various program notes frame a dense grid of film, sports, and talk shows across channels 2,4,5,7,9,11,13 with multiple movie titles and classic TV lineups.
The Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. Second class postage paid in Mexico. Single copy 1 cent. Carrier in Mexico and nearby towns 2 dollars per month. Mail rates vary by county and state. Office hours listed with typographical errors.
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