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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1972
Page
2
Guest writer J Neil Nielsen argues that modern society’s pace and complexity exceed past tempos. He warns government must serve individuals, not impersonally, urging civic renewal and a hopeful vision of a golden age within reach through democratic engagement.
A compilation of readers plead for guidance on workplace fairness, parental trust, and self‑image. Airline stewardess complaints contrast with customers as a harsh public, a teen struggles with overeating, and a wary son faces overbearing parental drug anxiety. Ann Landers offers caution and counsel.
The Jefferson City News Tribune urges voters to elect Christopher Kit Bond as Missouri governor in the November election, arguing 28 years of Democratic rule undermines public faith and that Dowd, though able, cannot restore confidence in state services.
A Missouri editorial urges electing Christopher Kit Bond as governor to end political patronage, cut waste, and reform state government. It praises his term as State Auditor, calls for open government, a competent administration, and a broad, reformist coalition to restore public confidence in Jefferson City.
A devotional note cites biblical verses about walking in God’s ways and long life, contrasting Jesus’ age at death with the idea that obedience can lengthen life. The piece appears in the Ledger page 4 on Friday October 13, 1972, under the section At The End of The Day.
On Sunday celebrate birthdays for Joan Woods Mrs Della Libby of Vandalia Bruce Edward Guile Marylis Denise Nunnelly Kenneth Schafer Janet Miller Karen Norton and Vernita Mae Barnes. Also note birthdays for playwright Frank Gilroy age 47 and former film star Laraine Day age 52.
Audrain Medical Center Auxiliary extends gratitude to The Ledger Exec and local media for publicity. Thanks to advertisers patrons and sellers of tickets and posters. Special appreciation to chairmen committees backstage crew musicians cast and Maharajah candidates for a successful community hospital event.
The actress Katharine Hepburn declares she has no regrets for actions she enjoyed at the time, emphasizing personal satisfaction over later remorse in a quoted remark. The stopper reflects Hepburn's candid, independent persona admired in her era.
Kansas City father John E. Scroggs writes to Senators and a congressman after his 21-year-old son Robert Scroggs, a pre medical student at the University of Arizona, Tempe, dies from heroin overdose. He argues society bears blame for permissiveness and media glamorization of drugs, while Senator Tom Eagleton responds urging national renewal. The letter rails at courts, legislators, press, and professors, cites national malaise, and pleads for a revived national spirit and more fatherly guidance for his own son.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details with prices for single copies, local, state, and out of state subscriptions, military rates, and office hours. Includes mailing zones Audrain and adjacent counties, all other Missouri counties, and out-of-state pricing.
Yesterday in Mexico on Saturday October 13 1962 Delightful trained at Arthur Simmons Stables won the $1000 stake for three year olds in the five gaited division at the American Royal horse show Shown by Simmons the bay mare is owned by Mr and Mrs E H Green of Springfield Missouri The Ledger reports on local events and dignitaries across the era including civic appointments and school homecoming in Mexico Missouri
Dear readers ask about hair washing frequency arthritis Indocin heart valve care and other medical topics Dr Thosteson explains shampooing needs vary by cleanliness and not by risk of baldness Indocin tests explain routine blood checks and possible GI or white cell effects Mitral stenosis may require future surgery no current medication reverses valve scarring Free booklet on venereal disease offered with a stamped envelope
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