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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1972
Page
2
Today's editorial lauds Mexico as a place to work and live, highlighting Kaiser Refractory's half million dollar plant expansion and new hiring. It credits Mexico's labor force as dependable and productive, noting leading local industries have expanded repeatedly, proving the workers' value to industry.
A devotional line cites Matthew 10 7 and asserts harmony of life with God's purpose makes the kingdom present. The message emphasizes personal alignment with divine will as a tangible realization of heaven on earth.
A Ledger reader laments rising long distance costs after a 55c local Mexico call, noting a 37 percent rise from 40c. The letter argues monopoly, limited neighbor-rate clarity, and pushes for accountability while linking to broader civic concerns about welfare, religion, and public conduct.
A collection of readers’ questions and Ann Landers responses covers topics from preserving privacy about past loves to verifying a missing person, humorous relationship tips, and blunt advice on sensitivity. The column underscores personal boundaries, suspicion about rumors, and lighthearted home life anecdotes.
A reader asks about water on the knee and sports. Dr Thosteson explains bursitis, causes, and treatment options for Miss T and Mr A, including pressure relief, possible drainage, hydrocortisone injections, and the value of rest plus knee supports. The column also answers questions on gout in menstruating women and kidney stone diets.
A birthday notice lists individuals honored on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday including Mrs K P Scholl Wellsville Sara Lou Collens Mrs John Riechers Keleigh Bonney Alf Juenemann Evelyn Stone Glen Stephens Charles Hooke James Martin Floyd Duffen Charles Wheaton Paris James Utterback Nancy Fetterhoff Juanita DeBlois Janet Talbert and many others with a closing spiritual message about peace through Jesus and a sign off from Rocky D Rivers HED No 2 Thompson
Yesterday in Mexico Frank David, dismissed from Audrain Hospital, was admitted to Barnes Hospital in St Louis for treatment. Nancy Cartright, 25 years with A P Green Fire Brick Co, was honored at a company dinner with an award presented by William S Lowe. Ten men left Mexico at noon for induction into the armed services at St Louis: Edward L Davis Robert L Davis Robert I Moe Milton R Littrell William E Gould Raymond N Read Henry R Barnes Merle L Langford Eddie Oberhaus Jimmie C Phillips Loyd E Seeley and Clay Coy spoke to Kiwanis on Going Back to School while new glow end plate tabs were noted.
A compact station grid lists TV channels for St Louis and nearby cities including Ottumwa Jefferson City Columbia and See Tv. It notes channel numbers for Ktvi Kmox Ktvo Ksdtv Kptv and Kreg-tv with a weather note and a caveat about unreported changes by stations.
A crowded lineup features NBC Children's Theater at 10:00 a.m. with The Reluctant Dragon puppet play, Mr. Wizard’s Fighting Fires finale at 11:00, and You Are There at 11:30 about Amelia Earhart. Also listed are A Ghost Of A Chance at noon, Olympics live coverage, Baseball, Golf, US Open Tennis, and a Banacek preview after 9:00 p.m. Channel 10 joins mid-evening.
A Sunday schedule outlines Olympic live coverage on Channels 2 3 10 and 17 plus film and variety hours. Highlights include Dallas Cowboys vs Chiefs football at 1 30 PM on Channel 4 and a Jerry Lewis Telethon starting at 9 30 PM with 20 hour runs across multiple channels.
Mail subscribers note an additional weekend log appears today on another page for motorists. It will replace the present metal tabs showing license expiration dates. On Sept 2, 1922 Britt Steele of Mexico was honored at Chillicothe Business College to greet new students as a member of the Northeast Missouri Club reception committee. The Methodist State Conference in Moberly debated church tobacco rules. Bishop McMurry supported enforcement. Miss Helen Howell, recent guest of her father J W Howell, departs for Kansas City to teach this winter.
Publication details for the Mexico Ledger list mailing, pricing by region and format, and office hours. Rates cover in-town, Audrain and nearby counties, other Missouri counties, out-of-state, and armed forces mail. Office hours run 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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