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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1968
Page
2
Fred Vance of 718 Jones argues that violence at the Democratic convention is condemned by authorities but persists. He notes beatings, rule changes, and manhandling of delegates and newsmen, criticizing the convention’s inability to control its own members.
A reader from Garden City, recently back after eight years, questions why a regular stop light is not installed at a busy intersection near Points. The writer notes evening traffic around 5 p.m. and fears an accident may occur, urging local officials to consider safety improvements.
The Garden City High School class of 1853 expresses gratitude for the reunion organized by Sheila Smith and Rught Cox and thanks classmates who traveled from across town state and nation. Appreciation goes to local businesses and individuals who donated favors and prizes and to Dolores Hope Mrs. Vaughn and KIAL for publicity. The note celebrates Garden City as warm and friendly and invites the 20-year reunion in August 1972. Kathleen Regan Scheuchzer signs from 1004 Evans.
A humorous MEASURED critique of the two national conventions as the author ponders law and order, leadership and public mood. The piece blends domestic imagery with political commentary, noting the mid dle class viewpoint, and ends with a call to restore order and resume chores.
The notice lists subscription terms for Garden City Kansas with monthly and annual rates, including $1.76 monthly carrier, $8.00 for seven months for students, and $12.00 to $16.00 yearly mail rates across Finney and neighboring counties. It notes Associated Press rights and publication reservations. It covers various delivery zones and service conditions for local and distant addresses.
Barbara Oringderfeff writes on Labor Day’s unofficial close to summer in Southwest Kansas. The piece surveys the holiday’s history from Peter J. McGuire’s early labor movement to eight and nine hour days, quoting Kansas-era clippings and noting the fading grasp of Labor Day’s meaning amid nostalgic summer memories.
Drew Paarson argues that the Democratic Party and the nation cannot undo a century of errors in four years. He lists four core problems: racial inequality, urban-rural disparity, shifts from farms to cities without retraining, and underuse of television in education. He notes Johnson’s progress for Negro education and warns forthcoming presidents must confront entrenched issues despite political debates.
OTTAWA AP The Bank of Canada lowers its key rate from 6 1 2 percent to 5 percent effective Tuesday Governor Louis Rasminsky announced Friday night. He said the step follows recent shifts in short term rates at home and abroad.
The Kansas Civil Rights Commission ruled that city employee Kenneth Hill, a Black man, faced race discrimination. It ordered Topeka to pay Hill $0 per month from March 1, 1967 until his employment ended this year, citing unequal pay raises and promotion opportunities compared with white employees.
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