The Kerner Disgrace Editorial Commentary on Judge Kerner
The piece portrays Otto Kerner as a noted citizen and former Illinois governor now under indictment and conviction. It notes Chief Justice Burger ordering Kerner to vacate his Chicago Federal Building desk and discusses appeals, impeachment, and constitutional pay while imprisoned. It frames Kerner as the first federal judge indicted while on the bench and urges resignation or impeachment if appeals fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Kerner
United States Appeals Court
Chicago
Illinois
Warren Burger
Kerner
Federal
Burger
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
U.S. Court of Appeals
Boston
Influence of Companions on a Wise Path
Proverbial reflection notes that walking with wise men yields wisdom while associating with fools leads to ruin. It emphasizes choosing companions with care and speaks to the impact of social circles on personal outcomes. The text highlights moral influence and prudent association.
Audrain Medical Center thanks Ledger staff for coverage during National Hospital Week
The Audrain Medical Center praises The Mexico Ledger staff including Kay Speckhart for hospital week feature stories that enhanced community understanding of the center. A letter from Mrs. Larry Bonney defends the golf course groundskeeper amid reader complaints, noting rain delays and improvements seen by visitors and local golfer Arthur Hille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Audrain Medical Center
The
Mexico Ledger
Kay Speckhart
Woodrow Lee
Ann Landers Life Is Not Always Fair Yet
A reader in Michigan asks about infertility concerns and adoption options after ten years of marriage. Ann Landers urges counseling, notes that low sperm count is not a fault, and suggests fostering a child as a potential path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Sam
Tory
Sten
Kentwood
Michigan
Doctor urges more home therapy for stroke recovery
In a reader letter, Dr Thosteson says two hours of therapy weekly is modest and encourages patients to maximize use of affected limbs between sessions. Any activity aiding the leg or arm counts as therapy, including squeezing a rubber ball and picking up objects. He also states sex relations will not hinder recovery and may help, and invites readers to request his arthritis booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Callihan
Ann Landers
Philadelphia
Phil
Mexico High seniors share valedictorian honors in 1963
Friday May 24 1963 Mexico High School announces valedictorian Jacqueline Rosanne Gash and Marian Moore with Nancy Sterner as salutatorian. Eagle Scout candidates Alan Scott Harris and John E Easterling from Boy Scout Troop 38 approved. Also notes dinners, council leadership, bakers board, and journalism award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Rosanne Gash
Marian Moore
Mexico
Nancy Sterner
Alan Scott Harris
John E. Easterling
Eagle Board of Review
C. Russell Stevens
Connie Creed
Robert Mears Turner Jr
William Russell Creed
Missouri Ave
Sam D. Groff
Great Rivers Council of
Boy Scouts
Elmer MaGee
Sweetheart Bakers Inc
American Bakers Association
Birthday Candles Set for Notables This Saturday
Saturday birthday observances include Warner Williams F A Kropf Jimmie Stubblefield Letharigh Laura Torreyson Mrs Mary Lou Lackey Leonard Snyder and W W Wallace. Today the birth age milestone goes to U S Representative Wilbur Mills 64 and folk singer Bob Dylan 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Williams
F.A. Kropf
Jimmie Stubblefield
Letharigh
Laura ‘Torreyson
Mary Lou Lackey
Leonard Snyder
W. W. Wallace
Wilbur D. Mills
Arkansas
Bob Dylan
Television Station Call Letters Listing
A list of TV stations with call signs and locations including St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy Jeff City and other cities. Some entries include channel numbers and parenthetical notes such as (17 is 6 On See Tv).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Khga-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Ketc-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Television Highlights and Listings Tonight
TV schedule lists 7:00 p m Waltons repeat with a scheming cousin. Blow Up at 8:00 p m with nudity cut starring Vanessa Redgrave and Sarah Miles. Ironside murder at 6:00 p m. ABC mystery week moves The House and The Brain at 10:30 p m. Movies include 711 Ocean Drive 1950, Compulsion 1959, The Rise Of Louis XIV, The Nutty Professor, Fair Wind To Java, with assorted news and variety programs throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltons
Vanessa Redgrave
Sarah Miles
Ironside
Carson
New York
Sammy
Davis Jr
Victor Borge
Phyllis Diller
Ocean Drive
Edmond O’brien
Compulsion
Orson Welles
Louis XIV
David Hemmings
Jack Lemon
Casablanca
Marx Brothers
Jerry Lewis
Java
Fred MacMurray
San
Saint Francisco
Dean Martin
Miles Davis
Albert King
Dan Hicks
Slade
Dr. John
Gladys Knight and
the Pips
Staple Singers
Bob Klein
Skylark
Valentino
Anthony Dexter
Fair
Robin and the Seven Hoods
Sinatra
Martin
Davis
John Mills
Sanford and Son and Perry Mason star in TV listings
The Friday ledger lists Sanford and Son at 9:20 p.m. and Hunter and The New Adventures of Perry Mason with Monte Markham in a CBS slot lineup. Also noted are Rod Gelatt examining high school drug issues, various concerts and movies across channels, and press notes on Markham’s real court experience and upcoming Perry Mason role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford and Son
Rod Gelatt
Columbia
Hunter
Carson
New York
John Lindsay
Joel Grey
Marilyn Horne
Jay Sharbutt
Monte Markham
Perry Mason
Pasadena
Calif
Pasadena Playhouse
Markham
CBS
ABC
FBI
NBC
Kirk Douglas
John Vernon
Jack Lemmon
Doris Day
Greta Garbo
Humphrey Bogart
North Atlantic
Mexican Ledger Publication Details and Rates
The Mexican Ledger, published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri, outlines postal and subscription rates. Single copies cost 10 cents. local carrier delivery is 2.00 per month. mail rates vary by region with yearly, semiannual, and quarterly options. armed forces members pay 1.25 per month. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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Open Forum
Arthur
Arthur Hille
Larry Bonney
Colorado
Dr. Thosteson
Washington, D.C
Inland Daily Newspaper Association
William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information
University of Kansas
Hazel
Helen Self
Will Self
Laddonia
Laddonia High School
Helen
P.H. Craighead
Sam Morris
W.H. Parris
Grennan Egg Co
Mamie Craig
South
Clark Street
W. Kemp
Paris
Mike Douglas
Secret Storm
Mr. Rogers
Somerset
Gilligan
Flintstones
Target
Umbrella
Mike Douglasli Beaver
Merv Griffin
Showtime
Perspective
ABC News
Sesame St
Lucy
Nashville
Hogan's Heroes
Jonathan Wint
CBS News
NBC News
Buck Owens
Ozark Opry
Andy Griffith
Flip Wire
Watergate
Phil Donahue
Ledgerland
Samson
Metropolis
LaLanne
Focus
Reed Farrell
Mike Donevin
Lone Ranger
Guiding Light
Gambit
Mr Rovers
Fe Gilligan
Hollywood
Billy Hargis
Big Valley
Hospital
Elec. Co
Password
Beaver
Young
Restless
Peyton Place
Weatherscan
Regis Philbin
Bobby Goldsboro
Sanford & Son
Senate
Raymond Burr
Burr
Irene
Manatee
Fla
Benjamin Moore
ME ( Ei
Mexico Lumber Company
Ico, MO
Hildebrands
N. Clark
Mexico, Mo
Carroll
Ford
LTD
Plymouth
Fury
Mercury
Comet
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