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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1972
Page
2
In a continuing Ledgers series, guest writers share opinion pieces tied to their public roles. The editor notes these guests are chosen for relevance and their office, inviting reader agreement and reflection on timely civic issues.
The piece argues for choosing a presidential team and aligning Congress with that party. It names McGovern Hungate as Democrats and Nixon Prange as Republicans, noting Prange and Hungate disagree with their presidential choices and urging candidates to publicly state stance and party support. It questions where the two congressional candidates stand on supporting their party’s choice for President.
A contemplative note cites I John 1 4 urging joy through God’s Word. The message emphasizes divine revelation brightening daily life and guiding believers away from fear toward abundant joy.
A parent argues against strict school dress and hair rules at Community A-6, urging parental control over appearance and praising neatness only. He notes incidents of students sent home, requests focus on education over fashion, and calls for recognizing teens as responsible voters. Jacques Cope Martinsburg
Jefferson City faces bills to raise maximum municipal fines from 100 to 900 for ordinance and traffic violations. Police Judge McCormick Wilson notes he is rethinking his approach, seeking stronger deterrence for serious offenses including drunken driving. The proposed fines aim to deter careless and reckless conduct and provide a stronger penalty alongside potential jail time.
Local page from Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Tuesday September 26, 1972 features brief notices and community happenings. Read readable fragments indicate routine society notes and short public notices typical of the era.
Letters discuss race, nationality, and class in a university setting, contrasting color labels with identity. Readers praise and critique editorials, while a fashion-editor columnist defends casual dress, noting shifts from status symbols to learning priorities and personal grooming.
Reader questions the danger of an intrauterine device during pregnancy and miscarriage risk. The doctor says perforation is unlikely, late-loop removal not advised, and many pregnancies with the loop end in healthy births. Also covered are menopause basics and a diabetes booklet offer from The Mexico Ledger.
Mexico area notes: a 10.6 mile Route 19 section from Baysinger Corner to Route 154 east of Perry opens with 22 foot asphalt, includes widening of two bridges over Gallaher Creek and East Lick Creek in Audrain and Ralls counties. The project cost about a million dollars and confirms improvements to local traffic and infrastructure.
Thursday wishes go out to Miss Anna Belle Wright Louis Luckner Mrs John P Wagner of Middletown Mrs Don Bishop Kay Parrott Mrs Ray White Donna Sue Moser Janet LaRue Gina Sue Shellabarger and Teresa Knipp of Auxvasse. Today Pope Paul VI turns 75 and German philosopher Martin Heidegger is 83. Thought for today says There is no grief which time does not lessen and soften.
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Wednesday night schedules showcase Paul Lynde hosting with Stiller and Meara, Andy Griffith and Helen Reddy with Carol Burnett, and a 7 30 slot for Say Goodbye Maggie Cole with Hayward. Crime drama Banacek and a Fritz Lang film Spies anchor late night among varied title-dense listings.
NBC tops the first week of the season with a 20.6 average rating from 8 to 11 pm, about 13.4 million homes. ABC follows at 19.2 (12.6 million), CBS at 17.0 (11.1 million). Goldfinger boosts ABC, while Marcus Welby leads in viewers.
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