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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1964
Page
2
This week's editorial bouquet goes to Mrs. Milton Betty Jo Roberts who was named secretary of the Kansas Republicans. The appointment reflects years of active party work at local and state levels, underscoring the effort needed to keep the two party system strong and effective.
A light local note recounts Missy Renick’s kittens in her garage at 1122 Gillespie and children visiting them, praises the Stan Fansher family’s garden, and highlights W. V. Minnis’s strength after single-handedly loading a heavy bathtub. Mack Linn’s warm coffee event wraps the piece with a cake mishap that ended well.
Publication note for Garden City Telegram outlines subscription options including in city carrier delivery at 1.55 payable in advance, 800 weekly for other cities, 9.00 yearly for Finney Langs Scott Wichita Greeley and Gray counties, 6.00 for college students, and a school year rate. Also states motor carrier service required for publication day distribution and local news production policy.
Washington reports a hidden struggle over seating Mississippi Freedom Delegates at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Key figures Humphrey, Weis, King, and CORE leaders negotiated a loyalty oath and seating compromise to avoid a floor fight, while Southern moderates pressed for more time and room for change.
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