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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1963
Page
4
Editorial attacks the unemployment system and the New York newspaper strike. It notes that benefits can surpass working pay, argues non taxable income distorts incentives, and criticizes vacation bonuses. The piece concludes that unions and officials ignore automation pressures and should study unemployment realities.
Dodge City resident L. F. Meyers urges a five cent per thousand cubic feet severance tax on natural gas at the well. He laments low royalty returns from gas wells and criticizes federal control by the Federal Power Commission and lack of state impact on oil firms. He argues the state needs revenue and calls for taxing interstate gas lines and oil companies.
In Washington James Marlow analyzes NATO’s proposed nuclear force and U S Russian talks on a test ban. He warns a veto by the United States could negate any alliance advantage and notes Congress would resist changing law. The piece portrays the idea as foggy and risky with lingering skepticism.
Drew Pearson notes the Thresher tragedy exposed fragile underwater radio links between Navy HQ and Polaris submarines. He reports that hidden depth limits and rejected deep dives prompted new orders to limit depth, while diplomats discuss Kennedy Scranton lobbying and voting shifts on a $150 million emergency public works bill amid party tensions and regional unemployment concerns.
About 1500 Kansas City residents are driving vehicles with Kansas plates to dodge Missouri taxes. Prosecutor Lawrence Gepford says they will be prosecuted for unlawfully licensed vehicles after a conference with police and highway patrol officers.
In this humorous note, readers discuss gelatin stuffed eggs and egg lore. The piece highlights an Easter pet, a black orange chick named Chickadee bought seven years ago by the Wagner family of 701 Moore, and her unlikely longevity and return from country life to town. It also mentions a neighboring Plymouth Rock hen given as a birthday favor.
Two day training for program change succeeded and leader training for fall is planned. Neighborhood chairs appointed by Tumbleweed Girl Scout Council include Gene Rouse Syracuse neighborhood 1 Lyle Boon Scott City 2 Larry Wassinger Ness City 3 M M Higgins Garden City 5 Glenn Kinnaman Cimarron 6 and Cecil Sturgeon Dodge City 8. Co chairmen Roy and Mrs Fairchild Syracuse named for campsite development. Spring meeting set for Tuesday at Community Church Garden City 8 p.m. Troop 43 patrol leaders are Karen Grimsley and Janette Reed. Brownie Troop 17 held first cookout. Mr Owens installed campfire trenches and a bird feeder project proceeds. April 23 tea for sponsors Women of St Thomas. May Mothers Tea planned. Calendar includes April 16 Council meeting Garden City Church 8 p.m CST and April 17 Syracuse neighborhood I meeting.
Henry L. Jacobson, longtime chief forecaster for the Kansas City Weather Bureau, will become meteorologist in charge in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 10. He notes there are no tornadoes in Albuquerque and expresses frustration over tornado weather he faced in Kansas City.
Local newspaper masthead notes Daily Telegram published by The Telegram Publishing Company at 177 East Chestnut. Includes staff roles, AP affiliation, copyright notice, and subscription rates for various delivery and mail options in Garden City and surrounding counties.
Legals notice from Garden City Kansas publishes Ordinance 615 amending fire limits. Establishes fire zone in Stevens additions and McBeth subdivision, detailing blocks, lots, and parcels within the city limits. Reads include Stevens First Second Third Additions and adjoining tracts, with described portions and boundaries.
A long ordinance amends zoning for Garden City Kansas and repeals sections of Ordinance 683. It describes rezoning, boundary alterations, and includes detailed lists of blocks and additions in Stevens First and Second Additions, Jones additions, Holmes additions, and other subdivisions. The measure, approved April 1963, governs land use and designation within the city.
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