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Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1968

Page

2

Global tensions rise as Soviet troops enter Czechoslovakia

In a world already tense over Southeast Asia and Africa, the Soviet Union invasion of Czechoslovakia rattles global nerves. President Johnson urges Russia and Poland to withdraw, but the appeal yields no response. Russians view U.S. actions in Vietnam as aggression, yet see no parallel to Czechoslovakia. The piece criticizes the UN’s weakness and predicts ongoing unrest without UN cooperation.

Southeastein Middle East Africa Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Johnson Russia Poland East Germany Vietnam United Nations

Distaff Side Notes On Town Faces And Old Friends

The column recalls how neighbors recognize children by clues and how adults remember longtime acquaintances. It mentions J O James failing to recognize an old friend after 47 years, and visits from Faye Van Doren and family from California to see Max Van Doren’s relatives. Jo and Sam Butterfield from Hutchinson attend a weekend wedding, with Sam noted as a former local coach and current athletics director. The piece ends with a note that many local children are now in higher education.

J. O. James Faye Max) van Doren California Amy Julie Max Henry van Dorens Deerfield Phil the Telegram Sam Butterfield Hutchinson Sam Hutch

Meeker for Congress Voicing Western Kansas Wheat Woes

Inez Phillips from Western Kansas urges sending George Meeker to Congress. She cites his leadership as president of the National Association of Wheat Growers and service on the USDA National Advisory Council on Grains, arguing only a farmer can represent local problems in Washington.

Kansas Congress George Meeker National Association of Wheat Growers National Advisory Council On Grains USDA Washington Meeker Inez Phillips Belmont

Garden City Telegram Subscription and Delivery Rates

Garden City Telegram issues daily except Sunday and five holidays. Subscriptions by carrier are $1.75 per month in Garden City, payable to the carrier. Local and area college students pay $8.00 for a nine month school year. Local carrier service requires day delivery by mail in cities with local carrier service. local rates apply. The Associated Press is exclusive for local news repro.

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Truckers Lobby Shaped Major Highway Bills in July

Drew Pearson details how trucking interests alongside groups like the American Roadbuilders Association and various lobbies pushed three highway bill changes as Congress neared adjournment. The farm co op truck restriction and trailer size measures advanced, aided by campaign contributions to key lawmakers. Mayor Alioto of San Francisco criticized the lobbying power while Johnson faced pressure over relocation aid and park protections in the highway legislation.

Washington Congress LBJ American Roadbuilders Association Tire, Oil, Gas, and Concrete House of Representatives House American Trucking Association Sam Friedel Dmd John Dingell Dmich Samuel Devine R-Ohio Albert Watson House Interstate Commerce Committee Defense Department Budget Bureau Agriculture Department Department of Transportation Senate Everett Dirksen R-Ill Mike Monroney White House Fred Schwengel Iowa Richard McLaughlin Massachusetts Nick Kotz The Des Moines Register William Steif Scripps-Howard Joseph Alioto San Francisco Crystal Springs Parklan Alioto Southern Pacific Hiram Johnson Tire United States Crystal Strings Park District of Columbia Three Sisters Potomac D.C Johnson John Kluczynski Chicago Democrat Subcommittee On Kluczynski Te American Truckers Association

Litterbugs Add To Tax Burden Says Hal Boyle

Hal Boyle notes littering costs the nation about half a billion dollars annually in cleanup across highways beaches and parks. He also jokes that a nagging wife can save money by preventing arthritis and adds observations on car usage computer terms nanosecond and picosecond plus quotes and safety tips.

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