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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1972
Page
2
A Ledger series presents guest writers chosen for the offices they hold or seek. Each contributor offers an editorial comment the editors deem timely and relevant for Ledger readers. The opinions are the writer’s own.
A Missouri letter argues that the juvenile code should lower the definition of child to age fifteen and amend Section 211.031 to treat fifteen year olds as amenable to adult criminal laws. The writer urges stronger parental authority and firmer school discipline to reduce crime and improve youth conduct in society.
A brief reflective meditation asks who is man to doubt divine wisdom power and love as the speaker considers the foundations of the earth and God’s august judgments.
A reader asks about a four year old eating nonfood items and Ann Landers warns against such behavior highlighting risks from toxic materials and foreign objects. Another letter expresses concern over a daughter's California living arrangement and advises coordinating visits with the roommate situation and a possible extended stay for the younger brother.
A parent asks about Legg Perthes in a four year old. Dr Thosteson explains it is osteochondrosis from blood supply disruption, causing a weakened hip bone that heals with time under rest and protection. Surgery is not a cure, activity and improper exercise may cause harm. More boys and active children are affected. exact cause unknown.
Mexico Missouri Ledger reports nearly half a million dollars in Hill Burton Act funds for Audrain Hospital including 463 485 for an 80 bed chronic disease unit and 9 000 for a health center. Missouri Hospital Advisory Council announced approval of 5 120 388 for hospitals statewide.
A short quotation attributed to Henry Adams notes that practical politics rests on ignoring the facts. The line frames politics as a discipline where truth may be sidelined for strategy and outcomes.
AP reports the Democrats for Nixon paid for a half hour on ABC to air a Nixon re election ad but the plan collapsed. The Democrats canceled the order and ABC restored the Julie Andrews Goulet episode to the Oct 4 date citing timing issues and planning problems.
Channel 9 airs Walt Whitman portrait at 6 and Jonathan Winters at 6 30 with The Waltons drama at 7. A debate on defense spending follows at 7. The Delphi Bureau crime drama debuts at 8, then The Undefeated with John Wayne on CBS at 8. Show highlights include Make Deal, Gilligan, Price Right, Sesame Street, Merv Griffin, and late movie listings with westerns and thrillers.
Wall Street report at 6 30 p m on Channel 9 analyzes stocks and the economy. Sonny and Cher at 7:00 with guests Tony Curtis and Barbara McNair. Sanford and Son at 7:00 on 8 10 features Romeo and rump roast. CBS Movie at 8 00 on 4 7 13 To Sir With Love with Sidney Poitier. Ghost Story at 8 00 on 5 10 24 Hours 12 Weather, News, and a busy daily schedule of daytime programs appear, with extensive listings for soaps, games, news and late-night films.
Mexico Ledger notes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St. In Mexico Missouri for second class mail, rates vary by location with yearly, half-year, and quarterly options. Staff office hours run 8 00 am to 5 30 pm weekdays and 8 00 am to 3 00 pm Saturday.
Greetings are wished to Mrs Maude Brookshier A W Melne and numerous locals including Billy Joe Roberts Donald Forsythe Ronald Scherer Wallace Playter Melvin C Worley Julie Shinn Mia Helen Bounds Carl R Meyers Cora Salmons Robin Gaile Roberts Dennis Allen Hollingsworth and Edward West on Saturday with cake and candles.
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