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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
1
In a lighthearted gardening column a string of elephant jokes draws mixed reactions from readers. Weather Prophet Elif Allman credits rain to his forecast as large military cargo planes pass overhead, shuttling troops and creating an unusual daily air traffic pattern through Friday to Sunday.
The Wichita County Fair began in Leoti today with 4H and open division judging of booths livestock garden poultry foods and clothing. A 4H foods sale and a culling horse contest were planned for 2 p m. A rodeo tonight at 8 and a Wednesday parade at 10 followed by a champions parade at 1 p m. The second rodeo go round is scheduled for 8 p m with a platform dance at 9 p m.
Garden City Board of Education approved a combined football ticket plan for high school and junior college home games totaling ten games starting September 14 at 7.50 for a reserve-seat pass. The Garden City Quarterback Club will handle sales with downtown reservations. The district also accepted Mel Krebs Construction Co. bid of 3710 to build a pressbox atop the new stadium as work progresses with concrete steps light poles and fencing expected to be completed.
Garden City Junior College will rename its two main buildings this fall. The west building becomes Calkins Hall in honor of retired longtime educator Mrs. Margaret Calkins. The east building will be Sabine Hall, a nod to the former Andrew Sabin Junior High School. Interior painting proceeds, lab fixtures arrive late, and a new student parking lot north of the barracks will be graveled to address parking needs.
The 60th annual Waskell Finney County Old Settlers Picnic kicks off tomorrow at 10 a.m. on the George Lightner farm southeast of Garden City, with a two day celebration and a large association tent. The event traces to 1904 in Haskell County and alternates between Haskell and Finney counties.
Washington AP says union and railroad attorneys will meet today to discuss a proposed arbitration negotiation method to settle a four year labor dispute. A nationwide strike threat nine days away hinges on railroads’ plan to post new work rules potentially eliminating 42,000 diesel firemen. The unions warn they would strike once the rules take effect, targeting August as the date of change.
A federal court jury in Atlanta awarded Wally Butts 3.6 million dollars in his libel suit against the Saturday Evening Post over a March 23 story alleging he fixed a football game. The Post writer was Frank Graham Jr. The jury deliberated about eight hours.
Garden City boards approve September six dedication for the new junior high with open house extended to observe school system progress. superintendent notes recruiting complete except junior high assistant principal as band prepares to march in the State Mail Parade next month.
A reader quotes Gus lamenting that none of the junior college buildings bear his name. He voices strong dissatisfaction with the campus naming choices and personal recognition.
London AP reports Scotland Yard发布 19 names on a list of suspects wanted for the Great Train Robbery. Detectives expect the fugitives to be found soon and identify a source of inside information. The gang escaped with 7.2 million dollars in British currency after holding up the Glasgow London mail train 48 miles NW of London 12 days ago. Over 100 search warrants issued, hideouts and planning HQ uncovered.
AP reports Senator Trints B Pearson of Kat urged a careful study of the Civil Aeronautics Board proposal to cut subsidies to feeder airlines. He cited five Kansas cities Dodge City Garden City Goodland Usana and Great Bend and expected increased flights for Garden City and Dodge City under the plan while noting rising passenger traffic in Hays. The plan is reviewed by a committee led by Luther Hodges.
Dennevalle Governor Clement announces Herbert Wathers, a 71 year old Democratic national committeeman, will fill the late Senator Kefauver's seat until a successor is named. The plan covers the remaining two years of Kefauver's term with an election set for November 3, 1964, and Clement hints he may not seek reelection.
In Brazzaville two former cabinet ministers were arrested and deposed leader Kulbert Yau tou questioned as authorities hunt for millions of francs reported missing from the Congo Republic's treasury.
Rescue teams drilled toward three miners trapped 400 feet underground near Hazleton as one prisoner spoke with his wife through a surface hole. Two men, Louis Bova and David Fellin, described the setback and shifting plans as crews widened an escape bore and tried to establish a lifeline. Officials warned of slow progress, while families clung to hope amid grueling, noisy operations in Sheppton, Pennsylvania.
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