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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1964
Page
2
A heavy-set Oklahoma preacher Billy Hargis shows a map with red dots marking liberal newspapers. He aims to color them with his conservatism while accusing press outlets of religious motivation. The piece condemns hate rhetoric and defends equal rights for all citizens regardless of race or religion.
Chester Deiter of San Antonio writes to Garden City Telegram praising editor for publishing letters from all perspectives. He asserts not apologizing for his views and commends the editor as fair and unbiased, upholding American freedom of speech for all.
Hal Boyle notes a surge in women life insurance agents with 5000 in the field and success across the industry. He cites statistics on American husbands, corporate power, and quirky trivia from his column including Hoover quotes and brief cultural notes.
Maj. Gen. John F. Franklin arrived in Berlin to assume command on August 31, succeeding Maj. Gen. James H. Polk who moves to West Germany. Franklin vows Americans will meet aggression with courage and firmness as the new Berlin commandant.
Atlantic City report details a broad right wing effort to spread anti Johnson literature. John Birch Society links, Haley and Walker figures, and Timely Publications push defaming books. Distribution via Dallas offices and national mailing circulations provoke strong counter narratives.
Pat Finney declines a column due to writer’s block and shares a collage of small town items. Highlights include a crowded Elka pool event with 200 adults, chatter about swimwear, and local regulars like Ernie Wonsetler and George Voth. Also mentions a distributive education program at senior high and a promise of cute cats seeking new homes.
Newton Kansas AP State Auditor Clay Hedrick of Newton fractured his ankle while trout fishing near Camp Guernsey Wyoming during a weekend visit with state officials at the Kansas National Guard encampment. A National Guard plane airlifted him to Newton and he was reported in satisfactory condition at a hospital. A separate note mentions varying rainfall and snowfall across the continental United States averaging about 100000 pounds per year in some arid regions.
Terms of subscription by carrier in Garden City charge 1.55 dollars monthly with advance payment. Other cities use 3.00 per week by carter. Mail subscriptions in Finney Lane Scott Wichita Greeley Hamit Gearoy Grant Haske and Gray counties 9.00 yearly elsewhere 15.00 yearly. Meal and area college students 6.00 for 6 months. Postage paid at Garden City Kansas. Telegram motor carrier service may require daily delivery by local carriers at local rates.
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