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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1971
Page
2
The Nixon administration announced sweeping economic reforms and a wage price freeze aimed at curbing inflation. The move, supported by market gains and backed by sanctions, hinges on broad public cooperation and may reshape expectations ahead of winter.
The 71st National Hobo Convention unfolds in Britt, Indiana, featuring the Hobo King contest and mulligan stew. The piece contrasts yesterday's rootless wanderers with current youth hitchhiking along California highways, noting denim, work shirts, and signs seeking food or a ride while pondering motives behind modern roaming.
Jack Anderson reports on the evolving Russia China conflict, noting Mao’s rise, earlier Soviet influence, and shifts in alliance. Intelligence cites Moscow’s pressure, China’s nuclear efforts, and a tense balance of power shaped by Nixon era diplomacy and regional drug policing concerns.
Art Buchwald jokes about taking his wife to Rome and Italian charm. He notes Italian men flirting with her, taxi dances, and a waiter paying the bill while she enjoys Rome. The piece highlights cultural misunderstandings and marital frictions in light humor.
A brief sermon-like note emphasizes Jesus retreating to a desert place for rest, linking renewal of body and spirit to vacations as part of God’s plan. It frames rest as a divinely recognized need for refreshment and spiritual renewal.
Classified notice from Tele Yam Publishing Company Garden City Kansas lists staff and prices The paper publishes daily except Sunday and six holidays with rates for home delivery and mailsubscriptions The Associated Press license is noted reserving local news and dispatch rights.
George W Fowler of Dodge City explains in a Wichita Eagle letter to the Telegram that while he personally opposes the space shuttle station near Garden City, the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers opposes the current tax system and its impact on farmers and homeowners. He suggests funding shifts or federal aid to cover school costs and warns a large residential expansion would raise taxes and burden the elderly and small landowners.
A letter from Jor Plett of 701 E Edwards argues against federal space program construction near residential areas. He urges cleaning up the old air base, questions local self appointed guardians, and suggests locating the project on Main Street Garden City to let residents share in the costs and disruption.
AP outlines eight day wage price freeze details. Prices rents and wages capped at August 14 1971 levels. All commodities and services covered except raw agricultural products. Announced increases suspended for 90 days. Wage contracts may not rise on Sept 1 but can after 90 days. Negotations should proceed with increases deferred by 90 days. Cost of living escalators deferred. A new Cost of Living Council to craft voluntary guidelines. Extension possible. Congress could impose mandatory controls if needed.
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