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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1972
Page
2
A serial guest editorial notes the writer’s office and candid opinions on current races. The Ledger thanks each contributor for sharing views with readers, underscoring that opinions are their own and not the newspaper’s.
George P. Adams argues jury service is a noble civic duty for free people. He contrasts free nations with tyrannies and cites Joseph N. Welch urging citizens to embrace jury duty as the highest civic role and a cornerstone of justice.
A devotional reflection cites Psalm 32 5 urging confession of sins to God. It notes unconfessed sin as a major source of frustration and misery and asserts blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven.
The text quotes Jack Anderson and cites his claim about doctors, General Motors, and presidents exposing their mistakes. It notes disagreement with Anderson and regret over a false report about Sen. Eagleton, emphasizing that all writers have errors exposed in print.
The Missouri gubernatorial race between Kit Bond and Edward Dowd is framed as a light debate over age experience and minor tax issues. The piece notes Bond is 33 with four years in state roles, Dowd an ex FBI agent with no state experience, and mentions a disputed vehicle tax claim. It calls for serious discussion on how to increase state revenues beyond personal attacks.
The column presents reader questions about rekindling passion in marriage, aging, and past relationships. Ann Landers replies that aging lowers intense heat but suggests relaxation, plus etiquette on niece nephews, wedding gowns, and a brief note about presidents’ emotional health for historical context.
Readers submit questions on pregnancy risk from heavy petting and sperm transfer on hands. Dr Thosteson explains pregnancy only occurs if viable sperm reach the vaginal tract, with survival around 48 hours. He notes sperm can travel several inches or more and emphasizes risk persists with sexual activity and lack of awareness.
Greetings Yesterday in Mexico notes 600 delegates to the Region 8 annual National REA meeting in Oklahoma City October 14 to 15. Audrain County 4-H members Mary Beth West Patty Bell and Clark Talbert chosen for the 1962 American Royal 4-H Conference in Kansas City. Various local events include church talks school activities and birthdays across Mexico and Audrain County with Hazards and community notices.
Mexico Ledger lists publishing frequency and contact details for Mexico Missouri. It specifies address at 300 N Washington St and postal rates by mail region, with subscription costs for local trade area, Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out of state, plus military pricing and office hours.
A list of broadcast stations and their channel allocations across multiple cities including Hannibal Columbia St Louis and Quincy. Each entry notes the station call letters and assigned channel number for viewing in those regions.
Tonight offers pre game shows and games on multiple channels with Oklahoma versus Texas at Dallas at 2 45 and a Kung Fu series on 2 3 17. Kids film festival and various programs including World of Sports and Sherlock Holmes later, with evenings filled by films and classic shows.
Channel schedules feature tap dance legends Bill Robinson and others, Channel 4 at 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Channel 7, with Lamp Unto My Feet saluting Ralph Vaughan Williams at 9:00 on Channel 4. Notre Dame at Pittsburgh game highlights, World Series Game 2 noon on multiple channels, and a dense slate of football, film, and talk show programs across channels 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.
Aaron Spelling, creator of The Mod Squad, discusses his new ABC series The Rookies. He argues it presents a kinder, more human view of police, with young officers who balance duty and community understanding. Spelling notes The Mod Squad inspired real world cops to form more community oriented units.
Spelling discusses why crime and action drive TV drama and how delighting viewers with candy coating makes serious ideas palatable. He recalls early work on Dragnet via acting and writing roles and lists shows he produced or wrote for, noting his aim to entertain while conveying ideas through emotion, with Kenny Rogers and The First Edition featured in a PBS special Monday October 16 at 9 p.m. on KETC Channel.
A weekend log for mail subscribers shows an extra page today, detailing delivery schedules and subscriber instructions. The new section appears on another page with updated dates and guidance for weekend mail handling.
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