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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
2
The article discusses how some men join National Guard or reserve units to avoid active duty in Viet Nam, noting waiting lists for service and veterans who have already served. It criticizes units left idle while draftees are sent to Viet Nam and questions Congressmen about reserve purpose and activation risk on short notice.
The author argues the curfew is now law but raises reflections on its social impact. He traces its medieval origin and notes modern home life often lacks meaningful family time. He warns curfews could become romanticized social control or merely push youths toward counterfeit entertainment.
Herb Alpert says he is not used to success as his Tijuana Brass bands head for an estimated 34 million in 1986. He reflects on life's meaning over money while recalling his early days, military taps duties, and a string of hits from six albums selling 11 million copies. His firms A and M Records and Tijuana Brass Enterprise project combined grosses near 32 million as they plan European tours and a movie.
Drew Pearson notes Georgia's 1966 gubernatorial contest between Howard Callaway and Elia Arnall as part of a national pattern of significant state races. He highlights Callaway's wealth and ties to Goldwater, Arnall's anti-poll tax legacy, and the tense Democratic primary with Lester Maddox. He also references parallel races in New York, California, and Pennsylvania, plus Greek-American candidates in North Carolina.
A fragmented notice lists carrier charges and terms for local services. Mentions Gurdon & Co and several names, with yearly and monthly rates, including college student rates and a telegram carrier option. Notes conditions on service options in various cities.
In New York AP reports a fashion show staged under Times Square to celebrate the reopening of the Times Square station entrance through the Allied Chemical Building. Six models walked a red carpet runway laid on the station floor to mark the facelifted landmark's return after a 1962 closure.
A hospital note thanks Garden City Police for quick aid after a close call near Kansas Plaza 4 lane speedway. The writer, not paralyzed, notes no lifting and wearing a horse collar, awaiting return to the store and possibly spectating at golf. Sister Claussa and hospital staff provide care.
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