Clark Clifford’s Watergate plan shocks national press
The editorial questions Nixon’s path out of Watergate and attacks Clark Clifford’s proposed chain of resignations and nominations. It notes Clifford’s long service yet finds his solution bizarre and improbable, stressing constitutional limits and public vote as key determinants.
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Nixon
Clark Clifford
White House
Mr. Truman
Washington
Clifford
Mr. Agnew
Congress
United States
McGovern
End of the Day Prayer on Coveting a Neighbor’s Wife
A moral reflection cites Exodus 20 17 declaring coveting a neighbor’s wife disrespectful to marriage. The piece condemns disrespect for holy unions, labeling violators as lesser than beasts and urging reverence for sacred relations.
Letter on dropped kittens near Sunrise Road and animal cruelty
Open Forum Editor recounts kittens aged about eight weeks found on Sunrise Road last Saturday and Sunday. Two were found under a car hood, one killed by a car. a third wandered off, and the writer condemns owners who abandon pets. Urges humane disposal via animal control, warns of cruelty and hardship on local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Sunrise Road
Carter School
Mexico
Shirer Draws Parallels Between Watergate and Nazis
William J. Shirer told Berkshire Community College graduates that parallels exist between the Watergate scandal and Nazi Germany. He cited witnesses who claimed they acted on orders and recalled Nürnberg. He noted the United States rejected obedience as a defense in the Nazi war crimes trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
William J. Shirer
Berkshire Community College
Nuernberg
U.S
Ann Landers on Kids with Guns and Cruelty to Animals
A reader laments children given B B guns injuring birds and playing with hunting as sport. Ann Landers responds urging parental responsibility and condemning gun culture. The column then tackles medical confidentiality and doctors wives, plus workplace gossip about a coworker’s pregnancy and diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Woodpecker
Noble Fraternity of Medicine
Opinion on esophageal achalasia and surgical choice
A reader with achalasia asks Dr Thosteson for guidance after 30 years of symptoms. The doctor notes surgery is possible but major, and that decision should rest between patient and physician given the patient’s good overall health and nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thosteson
Robert Young
Marx Brothers
Laurel & Hardy
Buster Keaton
Larry Parks
Major Benson
Charlton Heston
Jane Russell
Wheat delivery and awards mark Mexico MO ledger page
On June 14 1963 Leopold brothers delivered wheat to MFA mill in Mexico MO with test weight 61 pounds per bushel moisture 13.8. They reported nearly zero yield per acre east of Auxvasse. Col C R Stribling named American Educator Medal Award winner by Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. Also notes: 1953 Camp Oko Tipi Girl Scout assist counselor Gwen Williams departs, church services canceled, judge Adams returns from Missouri Judicial Conference, and 1923 local price listings for eggs binders twine harvest gear and horse collars.
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Leopold Brothers
Harry
Leo
MFA
Mexico
Leopolds
Auxvasse
Col
C. R. Stribling
Missouri Military Academy
The
Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Gwen Williams
James W. Williams
Camp Oko-Tipi
Laverton
Primitive Baptist
American Legion
Tv Station Call Letters and Cities Listed
A list of television station call letters followed by city locations includes Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox-tv St. Louis Ksd-tv St. Louis Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox-tv St. Louis Ksd-tv St. Louis Khaa-tv Hannibal Kol St. Louis Komu-tv Columbia Kreg-tv Jeff City Kete-tv St. Louis Kebj-tv Columbia Weem-tv Quincy with notes on a channel 17 assignment in See TV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Khaa-tv
Hannibal
Kol
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kete-tv
Kebj-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Watergate Hearings and Evening TV Highlights Tonight
TV listings show Watergate hearings airing from 9 a m on channels 2 3 17 with taped coverage on channel 9 at 7 p m The Waltons clash over evolution in a late afternoon replay The Dean Martin Show stars William Conrad at 9 p m across channels 5 8 10 plus a packed slate of films news and kids programming sprinkled throughout the night including Dick Cavett and Merv Griffin segments and a Simon Wiesenthal late night feature
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
Waltons
Dean Martin
William
Cannon) Conrad
Dick Cavett
Bob Hope
Simon Wiesenthal
Judith Anderson
Bernardine
Pat Boone
Laurence Olivier
John Gielgud
Jacqueline Bisset
Sesame St
Watergate
Tell Truth
Weatherscan
Fearing
Phil Borehea
Nashville
Sta. of San
NBC News
Utik Francisco
Hazel
Buck Owens
Breet
Parent Gare
Mod Squad Hi
Andy Griffith
Ironside
Love Neigh
Phil Donahue
Protectors News
Wall St
Sanford & Sons
Cardinal
Cleveland
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings Preview
A station preview lists film and show times including Goodbye Mr Chips with Peter OToole at 7 p m on dates in April and sports notes such as Cardinals v Astros at 7 30 p m on June 6 8 plus US Open highlights and various cinema entries across the day with a wide mix of programs and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chips
Peter O'Toole
Petula Clark
Cardinals
Astros
Houston
Edith Evans
Should a Teenage Girl Be Given the Pill
Dr. Thosteson argues teens should not receive the birth control pill on demand. He highlights risks from venereal disease, especially gonorrhea, and vaginitis, noting the pill can alter vaginal chemistry and produce a false sense of safety. Alternatives will be discussed next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thosteson
George C. Thosteson
M.D
Yearbook of Science
Birthday greetings for a list of names in Laddonia and Paris
A community birthday list extending well wishes to Joyce Ann Cooper Norma Jean Matthews Joe F Williams Jim Clayton Mary Alice Vaughn Harold Clithero Jr Clarence Ketcham Letha Mae Miller Kathy Tiller Robert Schraer Jr Iva Norton Mrs Johnny Strode James R Dry Clarence Campbell Albert Folta Sr Frances Sharon Davis. It notes today’s birthdays Burl Ives Dorothy Maguire Archit ect Kenvin Roche and quotes a thought by Joseph Conrad about memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Ann Cooper
Norma Jean Matthews
Joe F. Williams
Jim Clayton
Mary Alice Vaughn
Harold Clithero Jr
Clarence Ketcham
Letha Mae Miller
Kathy Tiller
Laddonia
Robert Schraer Jr
Iva Norton
Johnny Strode
James R. Dry
Clarence Campbell
Paris
Albert Folta Sr
Wellsville
Frances
Sharon Davis
Burl Ives
Dorothy Maguire
Kenvin Roche
Vanity
Joseph Conrad
Mexico Ledger Classified Rates and Pharmacy Ad Fragment
Publication details for the Mexico Ledger show mailing rates and office hours, followed by an unreadable fragment advertising a burning toe ease product and a Lawrence Pharmacy promotion claiming quick relief and a fragrance claim. The readable portion lists pricing for mail and carrier services and office hours.
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Open Forum
Shirer
Miss Enigma
N.B.Y
Dr. Thosteson
H. Richards and Sons
Leland H. Emerson
Christian Church
Secon
Mike Douglas
Secret Storm
Elec. Co
Somerset
Gilligan
Johnny Quest
Big Valley
Flee Co
Merv Griffin
Beaver
Studio
Showtime
Perspective
ABC News
Ledgerland
Jim Croce
Little Anthony and
the Imperials
Wishbone Ash
Savoy Brown
Shawn Phillips
Bobby Womack
Stanley Baker
Jay North
Clint Walker
Randolph Scott
Dean Jagger
Gregory Peck
Nigel Patrick
Johnny Eager
Robert Taylor
Lana Turner
Joan Crawford
CBS
Rue
Wee
Billy Hargis
CBS News
Zoo Revue
Petticoat
Samson
LaLanne
Dr. Brothers
Better World
Pyramid
Reed Farrell
Century
Town & Coun
Hal Barton
Guiding Li
Hospital
Tyle
Mike Dou
Flipper
Elec, Co
Mr. Rogers
Lucy
Hogan's Heroes
Sherwin-Williams
Westlake
Ace Hardware
West Plaza
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Audrain
Lawrence Phar
Hylander
Pope Camper Kingdom City, Mo
Carroll
Pontiac
Ford
Dodge
Plymouth
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