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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1957
Page
6
Garden City residents respond to St. Catherine hospital drive adding about 15 000 to bring total pledges to 131 613 short of 350 000 goal. Campaign notes show 234 residents pledged 17 500 across 111 teams and individual gifts include 2000 1000 and 4000 sums while farm area drives await harvest completion.
Garden City visitors report Clyde Reed Jr. of Parsons, publisher of the Parsons Sun and son of former governor and U S senator Clyde Reed Sr., is near announcing a Republican bid for governor. Known as a front runner among newspapermen, he plans a tile cracker-barrel stop in Garden City this week to gauge support and decide on his candidacy.
Police in motorboats tried feeding bread to wary swans along the Riverside area as beautification projects continue. Swans moved swiftly despite the efforts, valued at about $75 each, while a special Tem food formula appears to be affecting their vitamins.
The Garden City board of education appointed Lloyd Haag a local lawyer and city attorney as a new member to fill the unexpired term until August 1 1959. Haag was chosen last night by board members and announced his acceptance shortly after noon today following the resignation of Charles Edwards who moved to Great Bend.
In Probate Court yesterday the tale of a 90 year old mother Mrs Hattie Rice and her two daughters Dorothy and Marian emerged. Police found Dorothy incoherent on a balcony and Marian dead beside her in a litter strewn Oak Park apartment owned by the Rice family. Mrs Rice said she prayed for rescue. Authorities reported poverty amid alleged captivity.
Garden City Kiwanis club plans its annual pancake feed at the Civic Center starting 7 a.m. Saturday to raise funds for underprivileged children. Dean Sauceman and Ray H Calihan Jr lead arrangements while high school boys assist. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis club’s child program as organizers note the event's community impact.
A local group notes a mailing effort with 2960 letters sent and 759 returned as part of a fundraising drive. The leader says more contributions may come and invites additional buyers to respond, indicating ongoing sale activity related to a tire related fund.
Jewell, a national winner in 4-H entomology, will tour the Chicago area museums and universities, appear on radio and TV, and attend the International Live Stock Exposition. Trayer notes his organizing work in Finnegan County helped his selection and reflects outstanding service to the 4-H program and community.
Kansas Governor Docking criticizes Pike planners over turnpike routing. He warns the project will be in bad shape until new appointments to the turnpike commission are made. He notes the route was deemed unsuitable and that the same officials still run the Pike.
The belated mile harvest in Southwest Kansas holds sway over area activities. The 24th annual Garden City Production Credit Association stockholders meeting draws about 400 guests with turnout expected between 500 and 600 from PCA members and spouses. The session opens at 10 am with C. W. Dicktuty presiding for the Interstate Oil Compact Commission.
Frank E. Gannett, who built a newspaper empire from a $3,000 stake, died at 5 a.m. in Rochester at age 81 after years of illness stemming from a 1955 fall. He retired as president of the Gannett Co. last April and became president emeritus as the company operated 22 newspapers, four radio stations and three TV stations. The article notes stock control by the Frank E. Gannett Newspaper Foundation and outlines board transitions and a stockholders dinner at Downing’s with Bill Bork delivering the dinner speech for the Hutchinson Farmers Cooperative.
A 14 year old boy died last night in a stolen car chase that reached speeds up to 100 mph. Trooper fire killed him after the driver aimed toward a trooper as the patrol car slowed. The victim was Paul Misencik of Pittsburgh. a 13 year old companion Anthony Machi escaped injury. Dist Atty David Wolfe said firing at the car appeared justified.
President Eisenhower outlined to congressional leaders a two billion dollar increase in the defense budget focusing on missiles and antisubmarine gear. Senator Bridges and Senate Republican Policy Committee members described a five hour White House briefing and a later conference where the President said he will seek about 3.94 billion dollars in foreign aid, contrasting with prior figures.
President Eisenhower still shows excellent recovery according to the White House physician. He attended a Cabinet briefing in the morning and spoke with Adlai Stevenson about Paris NATO talks, while ongoing budget and defense discussions continued.
President Eisenhower, recovering from a seizure, awaits doctors’ word on attending the White House session. The annual meeting will shape administration policy for the coming year in foreign policy and defense, with a notable item previewing NATO proposals ahead of Congress reassembling.
A fragmented remark criticizes government approach to space policy and passenger contingency plans. It notes no margin for error and hints a savvy operator would have valued chances on outcomes, including how allocations and futures might unfold.
FBI agent clues on detecting bogus checks to store staff and bosses this week. Frank Baker assisted by Al Dewey and Sheriff Earl Robinson will speak on identifying shogus checks at two sessions Thursday at 9 15 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Civic Center. County attorney Duane West discusses rights of sales staff in stopping shoplifters. No fee or pre registration.
TOPEKA reports clear skies and crisp air with temperatures around freezing in parts of the state. Some areas like Webston Dam and Hutchinson saw lows near or above freezing while others dipped toward 19 degrees in places.
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