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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1955
Page
5
Western Kansas reports from Grant county note the end of a rabbit ear bounty after county commissioners raised a coyote-to-rabbit tax, collecting 23 000 pairs worth 2300 dollars, amid widespread crop damage though other areas remain uncounted.
A humorous item notes a man who often has nothing and wishes to share it with all. Weekend Sportal at Cree Mee and Pork and Sweak Sandwiches referenced with a cryptic tag a38 Lt 4.
Putnam Connecticut suffered a terrifying night as hundreds of barrels of exploding magnesium floated on flood waters through the business district. Showers of blazing metal lit the sky from dusk to dawn, igniting several fires while civil defense officials reported no casualties. About 200 tons of magnesium from Metal Sellers Corp exploded when floodwaters reached the boilers, burning the plant for a day and wiping out hundreds of homes and businesses as the Quinebaug and French rivers flooded the city to eight feet over flood stage.
The U S Air Force said a C-47 search plane was not subjected to enemy fire after a shell hit Thursday. It was likely struck accidentally by Allied artillery while searching for a training plane downed by Communist antiaircraft fire. The crew included Air Force Lt. Guy H. Bumpass and Army Capt. Charles W. Brown. The UN Command will seek the fliers' return at the Military Armistice Commission meeting at 10 a.m. Sunday.
In Colby Kansas the 18 month old son of Mr and Mrs Wilson D Jones is receiving anti rabies serum in a local hospital after an incident with a rabid skunk.
Lt. Jefferson D. Erwin was acquitted of charges he collaborated with the enemy while a prisoner of war in Korea. The nine officer board found no wrongdoing, saying his statements under duress and his signing propaganda articles did not amount to treason. He praised military justice after the ruling.
Idaho Falls authorities warn visitors about the airport drinking fountain nicknamed Old Faceful after its sudden powerful spray when a person bends down for a drink. The sign compares it to Yellowstone Park’s geyser and notes Old Faithful is about 70 miles northeast.
Floods from record rains devastate the northeastern region with 105 known dead and billions in damage. Delaware and its tributaries flood southward, leaving thousands homeless as towns like Camp Davis near Stroudsburg vanish under water. Aid arrives: cots, blankets, sandbags, and generators flown to Hartford, Trenton, and nearby cities.
City attorneys will file charges against four tavern owners and employees for selling beer to a 17 year old. The youth allegedly drank at Mike's Tavern before stabbing Robert Ellis. Ellis survived. Ross is charged with assault with a deadly weapon. The four named sellers face city ordinance violations and will be summoned to police court.
Clemente E Alcaraz, a 47 year old Finney County farmer, was bound over to district court by County Judge M C Schrader on a charge of statutory assault involving his 10 year old daughter. The hearing disclosed that authorities allege the man drank heavily and attacked the girl in August at his farmhouse near Garden City Four other daughters witnessed or were involved in related statements. A Garden City physician testified the girl was brought in bleeding and injured, supporting the mother and girl’s accounts.
The Civic Center will again host life adjustment meetings for junior high students this fall. City recreation director Hermin Beringer, aided by Rev. Paul Davis, will present eight topics from last year including exploring personality, life philosophy, career choice, manners, making friends, getting along with parents, dating problems, and living with siblings, with University of Kansas films and student reports supplementing discussions.
Finney county free fair next Wednesday through Friday expects about 3200 entries with a youth lead in 4-H events. Flower exhibits boost totals. 986 handiworks in youth food, 730 adult open in crops and gardens, 207 youth crops, 29 baby beeves, 77 swine, 4 poultry in livestock. Grand champion Leo Jo Kopp led the 4-H talent night with 350 attendees. state and national hopes loom for top acts.
Duane E. West begins practice Monday at the Garden City hotel building in a general law firm. A Garden City High School and junior college graduate, he earned an LLB and AB from Washburn University. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. West, 150 New York St., his office will be at 106 W. Pine St.
The Garden City Junior Chamber of Commerce elected Cliff Heckathorne and Harold Rewerts to its board at the regular meeting at the Latin American club. Rewerts will fill the unexpired three year term of Tom McGraw. Heckathorne will finish the unexpired one year term of the Weddle. Twenty two members attended and eight teams were set for the upcoming Community Chest drive with Jaycee efforts aiding employee donations.
Twelve Finney county farmers set out with eight plows and four harrows to plow 360 acres of land on the Bob Pound farm Wednesday at 8 a.m. Five hours later most work was done. Pound, a hospitalized man at St Catherine hospital, was described as in very satisfactory condition. He will be taken home to 504 North Fifth street tomorrow.
Garden Cry hosts a unique beauty contest with 10 Miss and Mrs contestants, judged Monday at the State theater. Winner goes to Kansas City for a regional competition with 21-year minimum age, prizes include a trip, portable radio, cigaret lighters, and theatre passes. Contestants include Benita Seib of Hugoton Production Co and others from Ness City Lakin Syracuse Scott City and more.
Sergeant James Gallagher of the Army says he will seek Supreme Court review if needed after a court-martial convicted him of unpremeditated murder of two POWs in a Korean camp. He was also found guilty of collaboration with Chinese Reds, mistreatment of prisoners, and informing on them for favorable treatment. He received life with hard labor, the maximum penalty, with automatic reviews by army authorities.
Weekend special at Crea-Mee offers land steak sandwiches with a hy 1.8 weather bureau listing and a contact number 338-1. The quirky ad-style notice highlights limited availability and a phone contact for orders.
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