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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1957
Page
2
Republican legislators met this week and discussed Democrats led by Governor Docking. They criticized his postcard appeal asking Kansans to support a penny gas tax increase to fund roads. The piece questions the governor’s method and urges careful study of facts before asking voters.
A fragmented excerpt discusses Life magazine in a postmaster general critique about delivery costs. It suggests the argument targets relief for magazines like Life and hints at ongoing consideration of postal charges and access, with local readers shown concern about continued delivery.
Brooklyn fans and taxpayers nationwide fund the Dodgers Los Angeles relocation via a $4.72 million federal land grant while Chavez Ravine housing was condemned to clear the way. Councillor Ed Davenport allegedly hidden $57,570 in bribes via real estate interests. Internal revenue inquiry halted by higher US officials.
Washington editor notes public proposals for naming a U.S. moon satellite after Sputnik and related nicknames. Readers suggest humorous and patriotic options like Fore, The Laggard, Me Too, Dispatnik, Tortoise, or Moon Scout. The piece concludes that a simple term satellite may be best.
Indonesian authorities report communist led unions seizing a third Dutch enterprise and signaling a crackdown on three major Dutch banks in downtown Jakarta. Cabinet sources say a wholesale takeover by unions is under discussion while government moves remain cautious. Sobsi trade union federation formed the Jacobson Van den Berg Trading Co, claiming control despite protests of lack of authority.
A short devotional prayer asks God for gratitude for gifts and guidance to be a faithful steward. It seeks to remember God as the giver of good things and to share merciful goodness with others in Christ's name.
A quirky item list notes White is returning for bathroom fixtures with a natural white plastic seat. Also mentioned are Jimmy Saffels getting an electric razor for his fourth birthday, Slim Pickens adding a Western Mediterranean style room at 1400 Park Ave Holcomb, and various idle notes about songs, Christmas cards, parenting books, and a joke gift idea titled The Slenderella Cook Book.
A Vancouver area report notes alarming pet disappearances blamed on cougars. An Air Force officer says dogs and cats, including those owned by families and children, are brought indoors at night as wildlife incursions rise.
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