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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1972
Page
2
The editorial questions whether this year's Olympics should continue citing propaganda use by Communist countries and biased judging. It calls for reforms including stronger amateur rules, clearer event rules, elimination of extreme judge scoring, round-by-round score disclosure, and fairer appeals, while expressing hope the Games continue in a reformed form.
A brief reflection cites John 11 25 asserting belief in Christ grants life beyond death. It frames death as a doorway to a better life for believers, contrasting mortal end with promised spiritual continuation.
Brief items from yesterday include Mayor Wallace Melahn City Manager Robert Semple's trip to Springfield for the Missouri Municipal League fall meeting through Friday. Park officials Shannon Roberts attended the Lawn and Turf Conference in Columbia. Israel guest Ofra Amir stayed with the Mundys in Mexico. Clergy and church members attended a Missouri Presbytery meeting at Westminster College in Fulton.
Birthday list honors residents of Vandalia and Laddonia including Betty Whalen Frank Tratchel William Luckaman Mark Hopkins Mrs Russell Chaney Mrs Dozier Ardell Lynda Lierheimer Mrs Albert Kristofferson Mrs Carl Lovelace George Harvey Benny Steinman William Allen Duckworth Presley Nelson Kert Sprachin Zada Stumpf Allan Powell. Also notes birthdays today for Rogers Morton Joe Pasternak and William Golding with a Russian proverb about sunrise and moonrise using the odd spelling in the source.
A brief entry from Mexico Missouri notes Pogy Tuesday observed on September 4 1972. The notice records the date and locale but offers limited additional detail.
Lorne Greene is hospitalized at Century City Hospital with gastro intestinal upset linked to a mild heartbeat disorder. Dr Rex Kennamer said the Bonanza star, 56, is not having a heart attack and is expected to be released in a few days after tests.
A collage of reader queries to Ann Landers covers marital strain during a husband’s Vietnam service, dental health warnings and flossing, paternity doubts and counseling, and a crush on a stranger neighbor. The column offers blunt guidance, reassurance, and practical advice.
Dear readers request guidance on angina driving safety and potential blackouts. Dr Thosteson notes rare anginal fainting and cautions drivers follow their doctor’s ruling, then explains hemorrhoid cure involves removal of varicose veins and offers booklet for home care. Readers with varicose vein concerns urged to request the booklet by mail.
AP television writer Jay Sharbutt notes the first 90 minutes of CBS fall Sunday prime time offers a Siamese comedy setup a Korean War era ensemble and a witty Sandy Duncan led program with high production quality though the humor is uneven. Anna and the King stars Yul Brynner Samantha Eggar and a royal classroom. opening pace drags despite eye catching sets.
Robert Lansing stars in Heritage of Anger as an ex convict seeking to clear his name on Bonanza at 7 p.m. on channels 6 8 10. All About Welfare continues with Save The Children report on channel 9. ABC Movie No Place To Run airs at 7:30 on channels 2 4 17 with Herschel Bernardi.
Television listings for last week show 8:00 on channels 5 8 10 CBS Movie at 8:30 on 4 7 19 The Woman Hunter with Barbara Eden and Stuart Whitman in Acapulco setting A2 drama. NBC Reports at 9:00 on 5 8 10 Guilty By Reason Of Race about internment of Japanese Americans in 1942 Dick Cavett lists Muhammad Ali Johnny Carson lists John Denver.
The schedule highlights Paul Lynde on Channel 2 3 and 17 at 7 00 p m with Carol Burnett Carol Channing and Marty Feldman in a musical melodrama on channels 4 7 and 13 At 7 30 Madigan debuts on channels 5 8 and 10 starring Cheryl Widmark as a New York cop The feature Haunts of the Very Rich screens at 7 30 on channels 2 3 and 17 and Los Olvidados airs at 7 30 on channel 9 The guide lists a long slate of daytime and primetime programs plus films including Angels With Dirty Faces and Kona Coast with shifting times across channels and venues.
The notice outlines publication days, office hours, and postal rates for the Mexico Ledger in Mexico Missouri, listing daily schedule near 300 North Washington Street. It provides subscription prices by mail, regional rates, and military member discounts, with hours for weekday and Saturday operations.
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