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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1972
Page
2
A note explains this is the next in a series of guest editorials for Ledgers and readers. Each writer is chosen for the office he holds or is seeking and offers an important editorial comment. The Ledger thanks all writers for sharing their views.
In January 1971 the Chamber of Commerce survey highlighted streets as a top need. Mexico has since improved through a dedicated engineering staff, year round maintenance, and major programs. By 1972 27 blocks of concrete streets were poured, 71 blocks of slurry sealed, and sidewalks added, with staff supplemented by seven workers.
A thoughtful reflection cites Genesis 11 4 urging focus on magnifying the Lord rather than seeking a personal name or earthly legacy. The piece contrasts human ambition with divine purpose and invites readers to redirect efforts toward spiritual aims.
A reader letter from Eugene Lamm questions a Saturday Ledger political ad funded by Audrain County's New Democratic Coalition. The writer warns against identity-based appeals and urges Democrats to unite, stressing citizen-focused voting and that Congress makes laws.
A concise ledger page from Mexico Missouri dated Tuesday October 10 1972 highlights local notices and brief items. The page includes community updates, announcements, and small ads reflecting civic and social happenings in Mexico and surrounding areas.
Washington AP The Price Commission halves the planned hospital deductible increase for Medicare beneficiaries announcing a $72 limit beginning January 1. HEW Secretary Elliott Richardson said the 6 percent rise falls short of the $76 level without the ruling and improves costs for recipients next year.
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication with postal details and pricing. Rates cover various regions including Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out-of-state, plus armed forces discounts. Office hours run weekdays and Saturday in Mexico, Missouri.
A mosaic of reader questions on service life and education, theft, burial plots, and dating. The letters cover a serviceman seeking tuition benefits, a mother’s bias at a U S O, a guest who stole at a party, and guidance on cemetery plots and dating etiquette. The Mexico Ledger notes offer Ann Landers style solutions and a dating booklet.
Reader letters discuss triglycerides and their role in atherosclerosis, requests for a cholesterol booklet, aspirin overuse and soda water effects on the stomach, and vitamin F as a diabetes cure. Dr Thosteson warns aspirin misuse and cautions against unproven diabetes cures while noting he cannot answer individual letters.
L J Miller Jr named Grand Parade Marshal for the lth annual Soybean and Livestock Festival invites area non profits and neighboring cities to join the parade. Eight best decorated floats win part of 300 in prizes on November 3 in downtown Mexico. Also notes goose hunting at Swan Lake with 19 500 geese reported. Wayne Davis joins Mexico police force.
Local TV listings show stations Kivi Saint Louis KTVO Ottumwa KMOX TV St Louis KID TV St Louis KHQA TV Hannibal KONTU TV Columbia KEETE TV St Louis Weem TV Quincy KOPLT St Louis KroG TV Jefferson City Kebj TV Columbia. The numbers indicate channel positions and note parenthetical clarification for one entry.
Tonight's schedule features Hawaii Five-O at 7 30 p m on channels 4 7 and 13 with Superspy and Supercop clash. ABC presents Night of Terror at 7 30 p m on channels 2 3 and 17 starring Donna Mills. other highlights include Visions at 8 30 p m on 4 7 13 and Cave People of the Philippines at 9 00 p m on NBC. Weather, news, and various daytime shows fill the rest of the slate with late night movies and comedy posts.
Carol Burnett leads a hospital dramas night with Jack Gilford and Edgie Gorme at 7 p.m. on channels 4 7 13 while Lieutenant Schuster's Wife with Lee Grant and Jack Warden airs at 7:30 on channels 2 3 17. Antigone at Playhouse New York on 9 stars Genevieve Bujold and Fritz Weaver. Banacek pursues a missing gold cross at 7:30 on 5 8 10. NBC NBA game noted. extensive schedule follows with tests of many shows and films across channels.
AP reporter notes Radio Times emphasizes BBC content and avoids ads while TV Guide showcases American offerings. Describes London and New York schedules from Sept 10 to 12, highlighting BBC programs such as Me ditation and Wheelbase, plus car tests, cartoons, and radio blocks in London listings.
Happy birthday greetings are sent Thursday to Mrs. Sidney Flynn of Farber Frank Parker Phillip Dodson Mrs. E W Stuart Mrs J R Eckenberger Mrs J L Beam Donna Mae Haney Sandra Dee Hollingsworth Mrs Floyd Newsom and Lois Marie McGruder. Today marks Helen Hayes age 72 and Thelonious Monk age 54.
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