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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1972
Page
2
The Parsons Sun notes a $3.8 billion 1972 US Japanese trade deficit, warning sharp cuts are needed to protect the dollar and the economy. It highlights Tokyo’s limited concessions, with Japan buying $50 million in US wheat and feed grains, and stresses Kansas wheat’s stake in Tokyo purchases.
Washington reports that researchers who developed a proposed eye destroying laser for Vietnam balked at using it. The device, studied at Wright Patterson, could blind enemies from over a mile with a backpack sized beam. Classified material notes retinal vaporization and massive tissue blasts.
Readers note local quirks and calls to help, from piano donations for Head Start at 11th and Elm to City Directory errors since 1972. The piece cites donors for a June blood drive and lists residents and volunteers associated with community efforts and data corrections.
Kansas leans into a new era of media politics after Kay’s knockout primary win. The 40 year old House majority leader used a high profile ad campaign to craft a leader image while stressing distance from traditional campaigning. Docking foe Kay must now build a party nationwide organization ahead of November contest.
A close source outlines how George McGovern repeatedly pledged 1000 percent support for running mate Tom Eagleton despite internal pressure and health issues. Days later McGovern and advisers cobbled together shifting percentages until Eagleton resigned after a tense meeting.
Excerpt contrasts justification by faith not works from Galatians 2 16 with Isaiah 26 4 urging trust in the Lord as enduring strength. It elevates reliance on divine action over human effort and asks where else lasting trust can be found.
Rod Turnbull analyzes the ongoing inner outer dynamic in farming and its impact on white corn. He notes a dramatic drop in white corn acreage from last year, driven by price swings, market expectations, and shifts in producer behavior, with 450000 acres planted in 1972.
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