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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1955
Page
2
The piece reviews a fatal crash near Granada that killed a Lakin woman. It notes the car traveled 70 to 80 mph on a 55 mph road and that passengers were thrown without seat belts. It argues fatal crashes deserve full study to prevent repetition rather than assign blame.
A gratitude filled note praises the 4 H fried chicken supper at the fairgrounds as a warm friendly gathering. It notes the annual event for businessmen and friends strengthens community ties and honors 4 H leaders for guiding the youth with genuine appreciation from supporters.
The Pratt Tribune missed a week of crossword puzzles after reprinting its comics on Friday. Garden City and Kansas City Star editions suffered picture issues due to a photographer's mishap, leaving films blank in the dark room. The writer cites blame and humility, noting editors rarely avoid mistakes.
The Wichita Eagle notes contrasts between Truman era discredited officials and President Eisenhower’s handling of resignations. It cites Talbott’s quit as proof the current administration acts decisively and restores faith in government after two decades. The piece adds a playful aside about the Sun's renewed vigor.
The McPherson Republican argues McPherson is not a dead town but a growing business hub. It contrasts pessimists with local merchants who invested thousands after the war, noting Main Street’s renewed look, updated stocks, new buildings, and millions in value. Progress fuels faster growth and higher profits for proactive residents.
Garden City Telegram issue text lists publishing staff and offices. It notes Associated Press rights and subscription prices by carrier, mail, and locations in Kansas counties, indicating newspaper distribution details and legal copyright language.
Walter Seid 33 works as assistant vice president at 21 Brands testing whisky without swallowing samples. He explains the job’s rigor, noting blends contain 20 to 30 whiskies and storage location affects flavor. Most days he tastes only a little, then spits, saving palate for occasional tastings between sips of highball with water.
Newton voters may face a fluoridation issue after Mayor E B Edwards refused to cast the deciding vote delaying action. Commissioner Harold Lewis sought to proceed but the motion failed for lack of a second and the mayor did not rule. Doctors dentists and State Board of Health representatives attended the hearing while opponents included chiropractors a lawyer and other citizens. City Atty James Ne was instructed to review options to submit the issue to Newton voters.
A dense OCR styled list combines crossword clues with numbered hints and stray phrases from a Sunday puzzle, including terms like seed capsule of cotton swab hillside in Scotland ganoid fish wing congers shrub of joint family remained prone before poet and many more. It features multiple puzzle directions, scattered attributions to King Features Syndicate and a note on average solution time of 27 minutes.
Dr. Joseph Bell of NIH compares the Salk polio vaccine to vaccines for whooping cough smallpox and diphtheria toxoid in the 1954 field trials. He notes it prevented paralytic polio in 60 to 90 per cent of cases and cautions that future improvements are expected.
Prayer text invoking moral responsibility and Christlike living. References Ezekiel 18 4 echo through a devotional plea for freedom to choose and to act for others' blessing. This brief prayer emphasizes personal accountability and godly conduct.
A Salina based car insurance firm received a letter from a Junction City customer this week enclosing the final payment on account and concluding with the line Sincerely but not yours any longer. The message suggests a completed policy and a severed customer relationship.
The column recalls pioneer residents like Gus Norton and notes the passing this week while celebrating local birthdays Pete Cronin of Pierceville and Mrs. Linnie Stover of Friend turning 80. It reflects on fading first-hand accounts of settlement and gratitude for early settlers who built the area.
Drew Pearson analyzes Congress time crunch tactics and blocks to a Texas City insurance payout. He details Senator Johnston Hennings Brooks Forrester Daniel battles, White House reversals, and Eisenhower’s chosen judges, plus a confidential Geneva cable from Ike noting Soviet flexibility and cautious Western hopes.
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