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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1964
Page
3
Voters in Kansas City and Wichita rejected fluoridation of city water by overwhelming margins last week. Despite broad medical support and evidence that controlled fluoridation benefits dental health, fear of adding substances to water and rumors persist, with some alleging a communist plot.
A Texas Democrat, Chester Deiter of San Antonio, objects to the editorial on Goldwater and Johnson. He lists supporters he accuses of backing Johnson and criticizes civil rights policy and peace efforts as unacceptably divisive. He questions progress toward peace and constitutional concerns.
Classified brief notes encourage readers to use Telegram Want Ads for buying or selling items. Highlights include quick contact, wide reach, and streamlined listings.
A historic notice describes a weekly and holiday daily telegraph publication from 117 Chestnut Avenue, listing delivery and subscription options. It notes carrier and mail rates, and mentions served cities Whitney Lane Wichita Greeley Hamston Kearny Grant Haskell and Drey Jones among others.
Patricia Casady 22 faced first degree murder charges in the death of her 4 year old daughter Marcia after a July 23 fire at the Casady home. A psychiatry report led Dist. Judge EB A Barbour to commit her to a state mental hospital.
Kansas City writer Harry F Rosenthal recalls a life long sleepwalker who roams at night in pajamas and odd gear. He jokes about forming Somnambulists Anonymous and notes his wife, doctor, and hospital staff confirm the wild, nocturnal routine. Capstans, ships, and a two week canal opening in 1914 appear as quirky asides in a humorous column about sleepwalking and memory.
In Tennessee a tense poll watching fight unfolded as professors and students urged federal help to curb ballot stuffing. FBI presence was requested to monitor polling but arrived late and interviewed only two people, while lawsuits and injunctions sought to protect Black voters.
Esther Keller writes about the new library resembling the old Post Office with oak paneling and turquoise trim and notes local business neighbors promoted Kool-Ade. She also mentions the Elks pool, Doc Sartorius’s garden, and a Cheyenne Rodeo audience anecdote about Minnie Pearl’s topless swimsuit and a humorous pensioner remark.
Salina Kansas AP reports two year old Jerry Eaton drowned in a city park pond in Sunset Park after wandering away from other children. Dennis Eaton seven, his brother, did not see him fall in. the child was recovered from three feet of water.
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