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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
2
Editorial content notes the August 8 1972 issue in Garden City Telegram, highlighting opinions on local governance, public policy debates, and community issues. It reflects editorial voices of the era with emphasis on civic responsibility and regional concerns.
The piece argues for phase two of downtown renewal, noting a 100 car lot and comfort station costing about 190000 with federal financing. It contrasts Burlington Indiana raising 193000 with meter rate hikes to fund parking and praises partnership with Uncle Sam as key to local benefits beyond negatives.
The author argues for renumbering city precincts from the archaic ward-based system to a simple 1 through 13 scheme. They question whether such a change requires Congress and urge a small step to reduce confusion in elections.
A Pierceville High School alumni reunion is set for Sunday at 1 pm on the school tennis courts with a basket dinner. About 250 invitations were issued by Ruth Richards, with four missing classmates sought via Marilyn Rundell and Ruth. Also noted is a Red Cross Bloodmobile drive tomorrow at the Co-op Center from 9 am to 2 pm featuring listed donors.
Published daily except Sundays and major holidays. Rates for Garden City and other cities listed. By carrier monthly and yearly mail options with tax and postage details.
Jack Anderson reports Kennedy disavowed Sinatra after a Justice Department dossier on the singer's alleged mafia ties, while Vice President Agnew portrays Sinatra as a warm friend. The piece notes FBI reports of mob links, Rudin admissions, and a tense committee scene over Sinatra’s testimony.
Washington satirist Art Buchwald recounts a spoof interview about George McGovern offering the vice presidency to various unlikely figures. The tale includes names, joking refusals, and a punchline about Frank Mankiewicz as the appointed aide, ending with a quip about skeletons in closets.
D W Miller of Halstead Kan writes to Gov Docking accusing him of not answering letters from July 17 and 26 and contends national Democratic candidates take precedence over his reelection as Kansas governor. He says Democrats should notify him they will not vote for him in November and explains why, sending the message to moral newspapers statewide.
A reader asks about ulcers, their causes, and treatment. The response explains stomach and duodenal ulcers, acid neutralization, role of emotional stress, weather changes, and alcohol. It notes ulcers can recur and outlines when to seek care, plus guidance on palpitations and serious signs requiring examination.
AP report highlights that money dominates reader interest for writers and cites examples from economics and history. It notes U S tax burdens, a famed coin guide, and quirky facts from Bastille life to alimony humor, ending with a quip on alimony by Bugs Baer.
Puzzle snippet shows a cryptic style challenge with encoded clues and an artist name reference. It notes a 1972 syndicate line and asks to solve a cryptoquip where the clue ends with C equals. The readable items include names like Eugene Sheffer and OLD ARTIST, MARINE OILS, and a cryptic phrasing about wins and a studio puzzle.
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