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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1964
Page
2
A reader asks for captions clarifying that editorials reflect the editor's opinions and may be based on hearsay. The note suggests labeling editorials as opinions of the editor to remind readers that truth may be limited by the writer's knowledge. The editor's note explains current labeling and reader perspectives.
The column surveys midcentury tastes noting stockings first seen in 1912 catalogs and pajamas reappearing in 1908, with fashion sketches from Greenwhich Village for men's bathing suits. It also cites accessories, patterns, and rumors about credit cards for women, pools, and labor demographics, ending with playful dress-cutting diagrams.
A letter from John Carr urges Garden City voters to elect city police chief and judge, arguing police ticketing extracts money. He questions how police officials are chosen, noting ballots omit their names. Carr supports expanding city commission from three to five and having popular elections for police judge and chief, with the Jaycees circulating a petition.
Drew Pearson reports President Johnson told Congress the Vietnamese crisis risks war with Red China but could be limited. He cited two Maddox attacks as tests, said Red China involvement uncertain, and asserted reliance on Joint Chiefs advice while aiming to keep actions limited.
In 1964 August Telegram notes that Paul Baron was paid by a South Dakota congressman via the Art Press, enabling free government mailing privileges while funding personal printing. The piece questions legality of paying for a newsletter and election materials from taxpayer money.
Publication details for the Garden City Telegram and advertising rates. Mentions daily, Sunday, and holiday issues, carrier and mail rates, and service areas including Finney and surrounding counties. References Associated Press use and publication rights.
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