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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1972
Page
2
An introductory editor's note explains a series of guest editorials from local officeholders or candidates. It states readers will value four key editorial points. The Ledger thanks each writer for sharing opinions in this form with Ledger readers.
A look at Mexico Public Schools shows how class cohorts from 1922 through 1973 reflect progress. Teacher quality, tenure, and Masters degrees anchor a well trained staff. Building programs added facilities, while a dedicated Board of Education and community support sustain high standards for learning.
A call to emulate Christ's compassion toward all people. The passage recalls Jesus moving with compassion and healing the sick, urging disciples to practice genuine mercy toward others as guiding conduct for believers.
A reader asks about removing a skunk under a porch and favors humane options. SPCA intervention is advised. Other letters discuss teen call charges, unkind bridal shower invites, and a critique of punitive justice urging rehabilitation.
A medical columnist answers reader queries about Boeck’s sarcoid, its relation to sarcoidosis, organs affected, prognosis, and steroid treatment. The piece reviews diagnosis, typical tissue sites, and the harmless nature of the condition unless lungs are involved, with cautions on alcohol for liver involvement.
A Mexico news roundup lists events from 1962 to 1922 including Sammy Dysart announcing the use of Mexico High School for a forthcoming Jehovah's Witnesses semianministerial convention, Dr William A Albrecht speaking in Laddonia, and Cardinal Bea inviting Rev Stanley J Stuber to Rome. Other items note local civic appointments, military service, student leadership, pilots in Japan, a 1922 playground accident, Fulton visits, a mule in show, and Curtis Mitchell joining General Electric publicity work.
The Mexican Ledger of Mexico Missouri lists publishing details and rates. It specifies publication schedule daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 North Washington Street, and postal stamps with various subscription prices for in-state and out-of-state, including military rates and office hours.
The notice lists multiple individuals wishing happy birthdays on Monday and Tuesday including Dorris Ruth Griffin Billy Joe Hutchinson Michael Lee Wood Ola Mae Burchfield Sheryl Frisbie Joe Allen Belcher James Richard Davidson Debbie Black Daniel Fletcher Talley Lillian Coil Gail Lott Bud Rodgers Twyna Roe Mrs Cecil R Hawkins Sandra Helen Mechlin Mrs Wallace Playter Jr Frances Simpson Harold Dee Griffin Carl Eugene Dry James Ralph Hampton Miss Mary Hamilton Nancy Duckworth Barbara Given Byron Shoemaker Mrs Harry Roland Betty Wood Steven Lierheimer Penny Hamilton Diana Renee Higgins Betty Tiller of Laddonia and notes actress June Allyson turning 49 while pabok militant Leroi Jones is mentioned.
The schedule outlines noon to late night TV across channels 2 3 4 7 8 10 11 13 detailing films sports and series. Highlights include The Johnstown Monster 1971 Irish filmed horror spoof on channels 4 7 13 and Marooned with Gregory Peck on NBC at 8 PM.
This Sunday’s newspaper page lists ND vs Michigan State highlights at 10:30 a.m. on channels 5 8 and 10 along with Issues and Answers at noon featuring minority candidates. Football games KC Chiefs Browns at noon on channels 4 8 10 and NFL and college broadcasts across multiple channels follow with extensive movie and show listings throughout the day and night.
A note to readers announces a further weekend update page for mail subscribers. The page adds extra logging details and directs readers to check the additional section on today’s issue.
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