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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues President Nixon remains troubled and defensive over Watergate. It cites public rebukes, a California news conference, and calls for him to release tapes to clear suspicions. It asserts the president values privilege over truth and warns the scandal continues to dominate news.
Hazel Gardiner seeks bright washable fabrics and large clear plastic bags to sort scraps for hand puppets at Belles of St Shevine. She has started a new puppet batch for hospital patients at St Catherine and has 693 puppets to date. Kalon Elliott, nearly 10, returns from Texas summer farm hoeing and cousin visits. A lighthearted column covers fashion tips and quips, ending with a wordplay note about aging.
Jim Bishop surveys clichés in journalism and culture, naming phrases like shock, revolution, and “the best of intentions” while railing against deadline pressure and sensationalism. He questions the reliability of reporting and spelling out how common phrases distort truth, noting Nixon and Allende references, and the pull of familiar frames.
The reader reflects on Genesis and Kings passages about Cain Abel and David, noting consequences of disobedience and promises of lengthened days. It contrasts Jesus life span with obedience’s value, suggesting a deeper link between faithfulness and meaning.
A lawyer notes a case where a faulty welded tractor hitch caused a crash injuring another driver. The driver was found liable due to visible defect and need for reasonable precautions. It discusses trailer safety, roadside hazards, and the faulting standards in varying accident scenarios.
Washington report cites Customs Bureau documents accusing federal agencies of failing to curb drug trafficking. It claims small private planes and fast boats, aided by organized crime, undercut efforts and budget cuts hinder modernization. Experts urge integrated air and sea surveillance and funding restoration. A separate Iowa item notes a woman won the state fair hog calling contest.
A compact word puzzle item lists across clues and numbers such as In favor Happy eight roster twelve and existed with a Roman numeral theme, indicating crossword style entries to solve.
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