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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1966
Page
2
The piece argues for urgent government action on domestic economic issues amid partisan politics. It critiques delaying major decisions until after the November vote, and urges prioritizing welfare over political considerations, including Viet Nam policy, while recognizing politics can shape both positive and negative outcomes.
A light column mixes playful quips about weed control and a Boy Scout badge mishap with a Park Ranger at Mt Rushmore declaring no new faces will be carved due to granite crevices. It reflects on Kennedy era speculation about a fifth face and recalls Washington Jefferson Lincoln and Roosevelt as symbols of liberty, philosophy, union, and conservation.
Mrs Paul D Howland argues the curfew protects responsible teens and aids law enforcement, not punishing youths. She notes 10:30 p.m. is late for school or work and urges offended teens to realize the rule applies to everyone and preserves privileges.
Drew Pearson reports pipeline safety hearings faced heavy pressure from gas firms. Despite 26 states regulating gas safety, federal rules are sought to cover pipe thickness and deterioration. The push included influence against hearings, while the industry favored regulation for financial loss but opposed human safety rules. The piece also notes Medicare cost spikes, doctor underpayment, and GAM PAC efforts against pro Medicare legislators amid airline strike mediation disputes.
Hal Boyle compares memory to money as a medium of exchange and measure of value, arguing memories grow richer with time while money buys less. He recalls midcentury American life scenes from households to schools, ice, toasters, hairstyles, and domestic rituals, painting a affectionate snapshot of past conveniences and quirks.
Washington AP Barry Goldwater says former Vice President Richard Nixon is best equipped to beat Johnson in 1968 if Johnson remains a weak leader. He cites Nixon’s foreign policy credentials and eight years in the White House as advantages. The piece also notes found Burma history with Shans and Shan states.
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