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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1972
Page
2
An introductory note explains this is part of a guest editorials series. Writers are selected for their offices or campaigns. The Ledger emphasizes readers will agree with each contributor’s important commentary at this time. The opinions are their own.
Senator Thomas F. Eagleton argues against isolationism and containment, urging a practical, jargon-free strategy for America’s role in a complex global system. He cites Vietnam, economic and technological shifts, and global risks to call for a reform of foreign policy responsive to today’s realities.
A brief spiritual reflection notes two Bible verses from Psalms about trust in God over fear. It contrasts two stages of faith, asking readers which conduct they embody and suggesting growth toward greater spiritual maturity.
Open Forum Editor Bill Enslen proposes tearing down condemned Hardin campus buildings to build a junior college, keeping money in the Mexico area and supporting local contracts. He notes eight of eleven contractors on a recent job were from out of town and urges local bidders.
Page four of the Mexico Missouri Ledger for Wednesday October 17, 1972, presents local notices, community items, and brief updates from town offices and organizations. Readers find short summaries of town meetings, upcoming events, and public notices alongside minor local briefs.
A collection of reader submissions to Ann Landers addressing suicide, purpose, and social issues. Rye New York shares a letter about choosing life after contemplating death. Memphis readers critique government hospital practices. The column ends with a tease for an anti teen drinking pamphlet.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains that altered taste in older adults is common due to fewer taste buds and possible nerve changes. Practical advice includes checking nutrition, mouth dryness from open-mouth breathing, and possible smoking effects, with limited remedies like vitamin supplements or candy to stimulate taste. Also notes about vinegar and diverticulosis are mentioned, with invitation to request his booklet.
Mrs Hattie Wood Audrain treasurer elected vice president of Missouri Association of County Treasurers at Jefferson City convention. Miss Jean McMonigle QC 27 quarter-finalist for 50th homecoming queen at University of Missouri. Steve Taylor elected president of Mexico High School French Club. Nine days of prayer at St Brendan Church preludes Ecumenical Council opening in Vatican City.
Erroneous listings may reflect unreported channel changes. Stations include Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox tv St. Louis Kid tv St. Louis Khda tv Hannibal Kernu tv Columbia Kete tv St. Louis Weem tv Quincy Li Kpl St. Louis Kreg tv Jeff City Kebj tv Columbia See Tv 12 Weather.
Carol Burnett hosts light TV fun with hospital dramas joined by Jack Gilford and Eddie Gorme singing at 7, plus Lieuten ant Schuster's Wife crime drama at 7:30 with Lee Grant and Jack Warden. Playhouse New York offers Antigone at 7:30 with Genevieve Bujold and Fritz Weaver. Banacek hunts a priceless gold crogs at 7:30. NBA Lakers-Kings game in Omaha headline sports, plus abundant late-night film and talk-show slots across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 11 13.
TV slate features Mod Squad missing-person drama at 7 on channels 2 3 17 with a wounded Viet vet. The Waltons at 7 on 4 7 13 follows John Boy as writer, played by Richard Thomas. Flip Wilson guests at 7 on 5 8 10 with Paul McCartney and the Wings Bill Russell Stiller and Meara and Kenny Rankin. The Advocates debate tax reform at 7 on 9. CBS Movie Marlowe with James Garner airs at 8 on 4 7 13. Numerous morning through prime time listings are provided with many program notes and film previews.
AP reports Elvis Presley plans a global television special from Hawaii on Jan 14 to be taped for US airings with two thirds of the sixty to ninety minute show broadcast live via satellite to Asian points including South Vietnam. COMSAT says no South Vietnam earth station exists and US Congress may object to costly earth stations. NBC and RCA seek clarification on transmission plans.
Friday greetings note for Ernest White, Terry Lynn Talley, Jay Taft, Mrs. James Walker, Mrs. George D. Allen, Wade Casey, Mrs. Leonard Patterson, Bill Duncan, Mrs. Clark Gibbs, Roger Dee Field, Mrs. Elmer Barnes, Eddie Franke, Kelly Tate, Rose Fischer, Patty Fort, HA Jaegar and Kathy Lynn Fetterhoff. Linda H Palmer celebrates today. Jerome Robbing turns 54 and Joseph Alsop is 62.
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