Editorial on Calley Case and Sen Bayh in 1960s race
The editorial analyzes the Calley conviction and its national impact, focusing on Senator Bayh and other Democratic hopefuls. It notes Bayh’s strategic, Kennedy-connected campaign tactics, his mixed public stance on Calley, and the intense nationwide reaction shaping perceptions of military policy and political accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Calley
Butch Bayh
Sen. Bayh
Humphrey
Muskie
Kennedy
McGovern
Hughes
Jackson
Burch Bayh
Bayh
Washington
Teddy Kennedy
America
Agenet
Proverbs 31 Blessing: Children and Husband Praise Her
The passage notes that a woman earns the highest praise from her children and husband, who honor and commend her for her deeds. It frames respect from family as ultimate affirmation of a virtuous life.
Retirement abroad and wrestling leadership in Kentucky
Open Forum Editor, Ledger, notes Willard T. Vandiver settles in Louisville Kentucky after leaving Mexico. Vandiver holds multiple National AAU roles and Olympic judging appointments. The letter also includes congratulatory remarks from colleagues and mentions Vandiver’s deep Mexico ties and Kansas City Star endorsement.
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Ledger
Mexico
Louisville
Kentucky
Churchill Downs
Las Vegas
Miami
San Francisco
Willard T
Billy) Vandiver
the Star
Paul
Miner
The
Kansas City Star
Ann Landers Letters Column Explores Sex Counts Letters
Readers recounts of calendars tallying marital sex and varied responses to Ann Landers. Letters from multiple cities argue about sex drive, aggression, and counseling while praising or bashing her advice.
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Hartford
Ann Landers
San Mateo
Joy
Columbus
Atlanta
Penicillin as a cure for venereal disease risks
The article notes penicillin can cure most venereal disease if treated promptly but warns that self treatment is dangerous and may lead to inadequate dosage or drug resistance. It stresses the need for a second test after treatment and highlights that bootleg penicillin persists from other illnesses.
To Your Good HEALTH Dr Thosteson column on venereal disease
Dr Thosteson warns about rising drug resistant gonorrhea and suggests routine culture tests in hospitals or family planning programs. He cites views from San Francisco to Philadelphia on feasibility and cost while noting syphilis and other venereal diseases. Readers are invited to request his booklet by mail.
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San Mateo
Ann Landers
la Porte
Olivia
Battle Creek
Erwin H. Braff
M.D
VD Control
San Francisco
Edwin Wicks
Kansas City
John W. Lentz
Philadelphia
Washington
J. R. Pate
Daisy Ramos
Detroit
Dr. Thosteson
Fifth year of Hinze elected Mexico Social Service president
May 4 1961 report notes Howard Hinze selected president of the Mexico Social Service board for the fifth consecutive year. Also mentions a Tom Thumb wedding at Second Baptist Church directed by Mrs. Virgil Vance and Mrs. Ella Ruth Brown, and Donna Precht receiving praise from New York critics at Town Hall concert in a program honoring Edgar Varese.
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Howard Hinze
Mexico
Edgar Varese
Miss Precht
Lawrence Precht
J. W. Strobel
The
Strobel Construction Co
Columbia
Strobel
the Ledger
Night Slaves and TV Highlights Tour Evening Lineup
Television listings show ABC movie Night Slaves with James Franciscus and Lee Grant at 7:30 PM on channels 2 and 4. NBC magazine reports air at 8:00 PM on channels 6, 8, 10 covering Viet GI replacements heroin use Italian American league and speed reading. CBS Special and Cartier Bresson features air at 9:00 PM on channels 4 and 7, 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
James Franciscus
Lee Grant
David Frost
Luci Johnson Nugent
Red Fox
Crazy Horse
Julian Bream
Chuck Connors
Eddie Harris
NBC Magazine
Archie
CBS
Cartier-Bresson
Howard Hughes
Dick Cavett
London
Robert Morley
Gladys Cooper
The
Bee Gees
Merv Griffin
Greer Garson
Walter Pidgeon
James Stewart
Mervyn LeRoy
Johnny Carson
Mod Squad
Family
Beaver
Hillbillies
Brady Bunch
Julia
CBS News
ABC News
Perry Mason
Green Acres
NBC News
Lucy
Don Knotts
Perspective
News
Hee Haw
Dick van Dyke
Pare Arin
Peyton Place
Daniel Boone
Eddie
Men At Law
Phillies
Shiloh
Room
Smith’s
Wednesday TV Listings Highlight Channel 5 Cards vs Phillies
TV guide style summary shows Cards vs Phillies at 6:20 PM on Channel 5, plus David Frost interview with Bill Moyers and guests, Junior Miss Pageant live from Mobile at 8:00 PM, and various daytime programs, movies, and late night talk shows listed with channel numbers and times. Strong names include David Frost, Bill Moyers, Joseph Wambaugh, Caterina Valente, Ed McMahon, Merv Griffin, and Dick Cavett.
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Channel 5
Phillies
David Frost
Bill Moyers
LBJ
Joseph Wambaugh
Los Angeles
Caterina Valente
Mobile
Ed McMahon
San Francisco International
Robert Webber
Dick Cavett
London
Michael Redgrave
Tony Curtis
Merv Griffin
Warren
Rentacar
Avis
Ray Kroc
MacDonald Chain
Joe Namath
Johnny Carson
Supremes
Stiller and Meara
Mickey Mantle
Tina Kaplan
Ellen Peck
Mad Little Island
Jeannie Carson
Hayley Mills
Rome
Johnny Cash
Medical Center
Hawaii
Perry Mason
Peyton Place
Senators
Homefront '71 and TV News on Indochina War
AP review of the educational network special Homefront '71: The President, the Press and the Public. It covered Madison Wisconsin polling on withdrawal, credibility gaps, and media war coverage with a panel including Frank Reynolds and Elie Abel. Also notes Alan Landsburg's health program How to Stay Alive and a birthday list.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
Educational Television Network
Madison, Wis
Indochina
Frank Mankiewicz
Gallup
Herbert G. Klein
White House
Public Broadcasting
ABC
Frank Reynolds
Elie Abel
NBC
Columbia University
School of Journalism
Phil Goulding
Mankiewicz
Beverly Hills
Landsburg
Mexico Ledger Advertising Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, office at 300 N Washington St, Mexico MO 65266, and pricing for single copies, mail subscriptions by region, and armed forces rates. It specifies carrier and mail rates, with monthly and yearly options and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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Open Forum
Billy Vandiver
Vandiver
Temple Stephens
BMWN
Associated Press
Talbot
Henry Hartzenbusch
North Asia Services
Tokyo
Japan
Robert C. Netson
Portland Oregonian
Len H. Small
the Kankakee
Daily Journal
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Vietnam
Ralph Luckaman
Mothers and Daughters
Christian Church
Carolyn Worrell
Hadin College
Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo Ottumwa Lycee
Kmox-tv
Kid-tv
Gomer
Somerset
Mike Douglas
Hospital
Gilligan
Showtime
Major Adams
Lassie
Flipper
Woody Allen
David Brian
Rock Hudson
Frank Sinatra
Singapore
Crosby and Hope
Clark Gable
Adrian Messenger
George C. Scott
Ledgerland
Sesame St. l
Sesame St
Hal Barton
One Life
Password
Flintstones
Thief
Memory Gam
Marlon Brando
Kirk Douglas
Audrey Hepburn
George Maharis
Hell
Borneo
George Montgomery
Gene Kelly
Alan Landsburg
National Institutes of Health
Virginia Arnold
William Banks
Walley Davis
Marvin Farrah
Hugh Forrest
Dora Hayes
Holts Summit
Robert Beasley
George Pemberton
Virgil Ferrier
McMoonigle
Tangora Agency
Mexico Ledger
Wilson’s Greenhouse Garden Center
N. Jetterson
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