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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1964
Page
3
Editorial notes the FAA sonic boom test in Oklahoma City caused nerves and plaster damage. A 10 member NAS committee will study civilian effects, as the nation eyes supersonic flight. Residents endured 1253 booms in six months ending July 30. many filed damage suits and complaints.
Naomi Burch urges establishment of a local League of Women Voters in reply to a recent editorial. She praises the non partisan group and notes three annual activities: national state and local voter education and issue awareness. She signs as Naomi (Mrs Charles) Burch, 518 Stoeckly.
Richard Buttner, 16, Horace Mann High School, wrote a profile of Hal Boyle for the Overseas Press Club bulletin. The piece portrays Boyle at AP, describing his appearance, work ethic, views on journalism, and wartime reporting, including his nicknames, Pulitzer Prize, and personal reflections.
Drew Pearson reports Atlantic City conventions still resemble a circus with hospitality lounges and racing tickets, but notes a deeper change as Southern Republicans give way to educated Black leaders and Democrats prepare for a possible two party system in the South. The piece contrasts holiday pageantry with the rising political realignment and ends with a historical anecdote about the Prince of Wales.
A reflective column laments modern laundry pressures from automatic washers to daily sock changes. It recalls past eras of monthly wash days, family toil, and humorous anecdotes about roommates swapping socks, noting how times push for cleaner garments and social habits.
James Marlow argues the Democratic and Republican platforms are too long for voters to read or compare. He notes the Democrats respond to Republicans’ points but both documents risk blurring reasoning amid personal attacks, highlighting contrasts in government roles and economic aims.
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