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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1972
Page
3
An editorial note introduces a continuing series featuring guest writers chosen for the offices they hold or seek. The Ledger thanks each contributor for sharing their opinion with Ledger readers as part of this ongoing section.
The Senate advances a 34.8 billion revenue sharing bill after considering amendments, but critics warn the plan funds deficits and national debt. They argue taxpayers ultimately bear higher taxes and lose local home rule as federal spending continues deficits.
A brief reflection likens believers to delivery men who receive the Lord’s blessings and pass them on to others. The passage emphasizes carrying forward spiritual gifts and sharing grace as daily duty.
Concerned MHS Class of 1973 members demand a retraction after disputing a Ledger report that seniors tore down posters during Spirit Week. They cite teachers and classmates confirming no such widespread act and urge accuracy in future articles.
The Mexico Ledger issue dated Monday October 2 1972 presents local notices and community brief items from Mexico Missouri. It lists civic updates school reports and upcoming events affecting residents.
Readers critique schooling for neglecting real world skills and practical topics. The column then addresses a worried parent about a daughter obsessed with soap operas and emotional illness. A teen who drank at a party seeks job reinstatement after a prank with a baby costume.
A pregnant reader asks if gonorrhea can recur after penicillin treatment and whether pregnancy discharge is normal. Dr Thosteson notes culture testing, possible reinfection, and the need for a new test. He explains penicillin resistance, non gonorrhea causes like yeast infections, and that while maternal gonorrhea can affect infant eyes, silver nitrate eye treatment has reduced blindness.
On Tuesday October 2 1962 Mexico school superintendent Buford Thomas said it felt good to be back at work after his mid year heart attack. He had spent weeks at Audrain Hospital and was released to return to duties.
Wednesday celebrates birthdays for Mrs. Emmett Hall Mrs. E W Wallace Michael Minor Arthur Lee Petty Hugh L Lowry Denice Ann Scott Tina Denise Woodruff Mary Ann Christopher Mary Wyble Mrs. Leo Crump Mrs Ellen Pitt man Lynn Mayer Vera Morris Karen Sue Jett Mrs Jay Hostetter Mrs Bertha Singleton and Bob Maupin. Comedian Groucho Marx turns 77 and Maury Wills of the Dodgers is 40. Thought for today: Never give advice unless asked.
The Mexico Hedger lists publication details with pricing: daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N. Washington St. Mexico MO 65265. Rates include 10 cents per copy, subscriptions by mail varying by region, and military membership at 1.25 per month. Office hours are weekdays 8:00 to 5:30 and Saturday 8:00 to 3:00.
William Windom guests on Gunsmoke as Ira Spratt in Dodge City a town dilemma at 7 p.m. on channels 4 7 13. Hollywood Theater special at 7 on 9 Another Part of the Forest starring Barry Sullivan and Dorothy McGuire. Giants Eagles NFL game at 8 on channels 2 3 17 with pre game at 7:30 on 2. The Beguiled airs 8 on 5 8 10. Movie and talk shows schedule across many channels including Mike Douglas, Family Affairs, Gilligan, Sesame Street, and The Tonight Show anniversary with a star‑studded guest list.
TV guide style list detailing programs across channels with film and drama lineups. Highlights include Playmates with Alan Alda and Doug McClure, Footsteps starring Richard Crenna, and Vietnam: Beyond the Fury essay program, plus a late night menu of news and talks.
AP reports the 1968 era political ad blitz on NBC CBS and ABC as McGovern Nixon campaigns stage five minute and thirty minute spots. With hours committed by election day both parties leverage CBS for heavy buys while NBC ABC show mixed ad time across prime time and movies.
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