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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1972
Page
2
The Ledger presents a series of editorials from guest writers chosen for the offices they hold or seek. Readers are invited to consider each writer's distinctive perspective on timely issues as part of this ongoing feature.
Editorial argues public gloom is widespread but optimistic renewal rests with the people. It urges investment in old line virtues honesty competence thrift and compassion to restore public confidence. Cites Joel and Bacon to stress vision guides a better state through personal and governmental integrity and care.
A biblical verse prompts self-examination over blame when delinquency is charged, urging personal responsibility rather than accusing others. The passage from Mark 14 19 echoes a collective sorrowful mood as individuals question their roles.
A college student seeks help for daily self induced vomiting. Ann Landers urges psychiatric help, notes cost is nothing through student health services, and addresses reader concerns about office noise and mooching coworkers. The column promotes self care and practical advice.
Mrs E B asks what otosclerosis is and if a stapedectomy is advisable now. The doctor explains the condition as abnormal bone growth affecting the tiny ear bones, notes hearing depends on intact auditory nerve, and says stapedectomy restores hearing in 80 90 percent of cases. He advises evaluating nerve function and considers surgery a viable option regardless of age.
Kevin Phillips, a New Yorker, writes a political column from Monroe County headlined The Judgement of Paris Mo He contrasts Paris France with his Missouri town noting the courthouse phone booth hay smells Purina on Main Street evokes a Sinclair Lewis vibe The editor had six months in Paris before returning to Missouri
A columnist contrasts McGovern views with Paris Missouri Main Street. He praises its 141 year architectural record from pioneer days to the jet age, calling it a living chronicle of Middle America. He urges labeling each building with its era and events to educate and attract visitors.
The article notes Missouri has designated 1 147 miles of federal freeway with 923 miles carrying traffic. It highlights the 68 mile I 05 segment near Kansas City and I 55 from St Louis toward the Bootheel, plus ongoing work to meet interstate standards. Final completion is projected for 1977 with major extensions planned around KC International Airport and CLay County to KC. It praises Missouri’s faster progress among states and its impact on congestion relief.
Newton Kansas plants a broad expansion wave as 1000 new jobs emerge in Harvey County. A job fair reversed to recruit workers, with 24 hired on the spot and 90 lined up for work within 10 days. Growth stems from Hesston Corp expansions and eight new firms plus seven plant expansions.
Chicagoan Will Leonard details Farber’s summer centennial visit as one of his biggest days, noting that not all outstate Missouri centennial stories make Chicago headlines. The Chicago Tribune highlighted the event in its August 26, 1972 edition.
The town of Farber Missouri marked its centennial with a citywide celebration featuring Mob Farber hosting at Farber’s steak house, a Flying Dulecmen batte corps from Quincy, and the Montenmory Cie band playing the Missouri Waltz. Mayor and Mrs Donrow attended with residents enjoying a parade of bicycles, scouts, horsemen, and vintage autos powered by era machines.
In Leicester England two elderly sisters aged 93 and 84 were found by police in a street dispute over what beer to drink with dinner. Ex-army boxing referee Sidney Machin separated the pair, who had lived together for 50 years, highlighting a domestic feud mistaken for a gang fight.
A great horned owl known for perching on a utility pole at Salt Lake City Cemetery was photographed by a local newspaper last Friday. The next night two boys discovered the owl shot to death at the base of the pole, in a seeming publicity fatality.
Greetings mark birthdays for Mrs Burr Crawford Jewell Cleeton Alan Coats worth Mrs Charles Arm strong Charles Fox William Francis Walker Kenny Dever Larry Curtis Christina Griffith Jeffry Gibson William Allen Duckworth Nadine Pittman Louise Baysinger. Today's birthdays include Stanley E Kramer 59 and Michelangelo Antonioni 60 with a Russian proverb thought on debt and misery.
A brief social note reflects a Dutch proverb urging benevolence and humility, advising readers to do good without dwelling on deeds or seeking praise.
Mexico Ledger, published daily except Sundays and holidays from 300 N Washington St in Mexico Missouri, lists mailing options and rates. Subscription prices vary by delivery method and location, with monthly and yearly options, plus special rates for armed forces. Office hours are posted for weekday and Saturday access.
Archival notes show the Missouri Press Women fall meeting in Ste. Genevieve affected by the absence of MMA Eleven star back Oale Davidson. Backfield starter Clarissa Start of Missouri Valley College and longtime columnist Dueringer of the St Louis Dispatch chair the program. Dr. E W Saunders, child specialist, to speak to Audrain County Medical Association. Ed C Offutt attends Boone County leaders meeting with Charles Northcutt. Captain Yager returns from France after three years overseas service as C 1-30 aircraft commander delivering supplies. Clay Coy elected to Missouri Society for Cripples Children and Adults board. Wardell Patterson hospitalized for suspected polio. Mrs Valmon J Stewart begins duties as Audrain Hospital nurse superintendent.
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