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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1972
Page
3
The piece links the Olympics with the Colts program to argue that sports teach wins and losses as life lessons. It cites Kansas runner Jim Ryan’s fall as an example, stressing perseverance, resilience, and that life’s value lies in trying again after loss, with a final note on divine unpredictability.
Kansas City Times notes a postwar trend toward pocket watches as clothing makers reduce watch pockets in trousers. Officials cite nostalgia and practicality for desk work, with a boom in pocket watch sales and renewed interest among both men and women in pantsuits.
A sharp thunderstorm hit Mexico on Thursday morning Sept 13 1962 causing a lightning strike at the Art Simmons Stables on West Boulevard. No injuries reported and no horses were in the barn at the time. Also notes a local child released from Audrain Hospital after treatment for a fractured arm.
Happy birthday Friday to Joe Etta Williams Mrs James C Botts W Buckner Neate Tommy Marshall Shannon Spurling Janet Ruse James Winkelmann Jacquelyn Jean Talley Karrol Hillebrand Today's birthday actress Claudette Colbert is 67 Thought for today Amuse MO ped ment is the happiness of those earned who cannot think Alexander Pope 1688 1744
A reader requests equal time for a wife's rebuttal to a husband and shares a humorous tally of his excuses for not making love. Another letter asks guidance as a child chooses which parent to live with amid a divorce, with Ann advising the child to stay with the father initially and reassess later.
Dr Thosteson weighs risks of smallpox vaccination versus disease. He notes current near zero risk from disease, cites rare severe vaccine reactions, and argues vaccination may be prudent for now. He says policy is optional with travel mandatory vaccination. future risk depends on eradication progress and possible resurgence.
AP Television writer notes Maude as CBS follows Archie Bunker with a liberal lead. Beatrice Arthur captures a loud feminist vibe while navigating family drama and a contentious divorce subplot with Carol. Competing NBC Bonanza and ABC Temperatures Rising pace Tuesday lineup amid pension-issues focus on NBC.
TV schedule notes profile Coach George Allen on Channel 10 at 6 30. Paul Lynde comedy series debut at 7. Carol Burnett show at 7 with Jim Nabors. Malloy motorcycle race episode for Adam 12 at 7. ABC Movie at 7 30 on channel 2 3 17 The Daughters of Joshua Cabe with Ebsen Valentine Warren and Dee. Odyssey film at 7 30 on 9 Barrier Polish 1966. Banacek opens with long title montage from various city listings and codes.
A fragmented TV schedule lists Living Legend vanishings at 7 30 and 5 810 alongside Medica Center fourth season starts at 4 00 for cases of deafness and family strife. Julie Andrews variety debut at 9 00 with co stars Ghostley and Little. Channel lineups show movies and shows across ABC NBC CBS with news, sports, and children’s programming.
A Saturday night schedule features Pathfinders and a lineup of dramas and talk. John Muir profile airs with The Adventures of Black Beauty at 6:30, Mod Squad at 7, The Walton Family at 7, and Flip Wilson with guests at 7. Evening movies include Around the World in 80 Days parts and The Flying Missile plus late-night westerns and comedies.
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