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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1972
Page
2
An introductory note explains a series of guest editorials from various officials or candidates. It states these writers were chosen for their office and that the opinions are their own. The Ledger thanks each contributor for sharing thoughts with readers.
John C. Danforth argues for state government staffing, noting five Mexico residents served as Assistant Attorneys General of Missouri recently. He praises their quality, urges recruiting young idealists, and contrasts state work with federal bureaucracy while stressing bipartisan ability over politics.
A religious note cites Psalm 119 37 urging turning away from vanity and quickening the reader in the Lord's way. The brief text discusses common temptation to seek self pleasure over spiritual path and emphasizes repentance.
Laura Rolfe of Centralia urges joining an evening creative writing course at Mexico High School taught by Bob Napier of The Ledger staff. She notes the value of in person fellowship, cites costs of a Missouri university correspondence course, and calls for several more participants to start the class next Thursday at 7 p.m.
A reader proposes a pregnancy test plan to gauge a boyfriend’s commitment, prompting Ann Landers to caution against deception. The column includes letters from readers about moving far from family and parental independence, with thanks and humorous asides.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains recovery hinges on surgery type and infection, with early ambulation aiding healing. age health and anesthesia also matter, and bed rest delays cause muscle loss. The reply praises patient pacing and keeping activity aligned with medical advice.
Yesterday in Mexico the county supervisors for the Farmers Home Administration saw Smith Black retire effective Sunday and Kenneth Martin take over after arriving as assistant supervisor last April. Also noted were staff travels to Minneapolis for the Missouri Minnesota football game and local honors including a doctor's degree for Robert Wayne Peak in St Louis in 1952. Betty Ann Henneberry’s home birth with praise from the attending physician marked a notable family event. The Rev L A Foster spoke at First Baptist Church and National Business Women's Week was observed with a breakfast at Jefferson Tea Room. In 1922 McMillan High honored Frances Willard and local figures T J Hoxsey and W W Pollock were elected officers of the Mexico Chamber of Commerce.
A brief page header from the Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Thursday September 28, 1972. It records the edition date and city of publication for readers and archival reference.
A Saturday birthday note lists Mrs. Max Berrey Connie Bigelow Tammi Carter Linda Lou Lewis Mrs. Walter Burkett August Steinman Mrs. Carl Mahood Mrs. Robert E. Brown Conrad Harrison Christine Noel Stephen Wayne Hawkins and Mrs. Jessie Green. It notes Avery Brundage former IOC president turning 85 and broadcasting executive William Paley turning 71 with a thought from Giuseppe Card that year.
A compact listing shows multiple teams with abbreviations and scores. St Louis defeated by seven, Hannibal beat Columbia, Ottumwa and Columbia scored, and other matchups include Quincy and St Louis in various scorelines.
Evening guide lists Pathfinders at 6 on Channel 9 about John Marshall and The Waltons at 7 on Channel 4 7 13 with other items including Flip Wilson and Melba Moore. Programs span news sports movies soaps and stage acts across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13. Weather and late night items follow with recurring shifts and test programs noted by station listings.
Hollywood reports Richard Boone, after seven years in Hawaii, returns to television in NBC's Sunday Mystery Movie role of Hec Ramsey. He discusses location shooting, studio backlots, and his preference for on location work in Israel Tucson or Santa Fe.
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