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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
3
An editorial notes Western Kansans should count blessings for underground water while praising the region's basements as a buffer against dry months. It contrasts dry November conditions, irrigation needs, and ice jams that affect Missouri River towns, urging prudent use and appreciation for local water supplies.
In Louisiana during Operation Segebrush thirty two servicemen died in a dress rehearsal for atomic defense. Crashes with military vehicles killed fifteen, civilian accidents seven, two soldiers drowned, and two died in a helicopter mishap. No breakdown for the remaining deaths. The piece notes internal combustion engines as the real deadly weapon amid war games.
A collage of clipped quotes from Bucklin Banner Wellington News Concordia Blade Empire and Emporia Gazette depicts playful local chatter. Gertrude learns to handle a car but details of what she drives remain unclear. Other items poke at moon land sales and linguistic quips reflecting era humor.
Leroy Gore, former weekly publisher and Joe Must Go Club founder, recalls failed attempts to secure a Russian visa during a European trip. In Sauk City he says Russians pitied him, thinking McCarthy exiled him. Gore sought a visa, waitlisted in Copenhagen, and faced unexplained silence from Moscow.
Fred J. Estrada twenty faced traffic court on a drunken driving charge. He admitted to leading police on a four mile high speed chase. Judge Joseph Butter said he had just passed his own sentence yielding a year in county jail.
A 41-year-old grandmother, Elainor Biddle, was jailed on a kidnapping complaint by her daughter who accuses her of abducting the 3-year-old grandson, Jackie. Authorities arrested her near Boonville yesterday with the child in custody.
The Garden City Telegram announces its publishing details with staff designations and press rights. The text includes publisher, managing editor, advertising manager, and Associated Press rights statements, plus subscription pricing and staff mentions, reflecting a historical newspaper masthead snippet.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson reports California Governor Goodwin Knight actively pursuing a 1956 presidential bid and courting Maryland Governor Ted McKeldin as a potential running mate. Knight’s emissary sparked doubt, while McKeldin avoiding early commitment amid a broader GOP push featuring TV ad plans and a slate of public relations firms.
A tour of Marshal Tito’s Brioni mansion shows a bold mix of power and whim. The black marble living room houses model ships, Roman statuettes, and an out of place nude statue, while a veranda harbor and speedboats reflect a hands on leader. Tito and his wife cook together on occasion, guarding a private, curated space that hints at a life spent in action and secrecy.
Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace good will toward men. May peace and good will dwell more in our hearts homes and world. Help us to further Christ's mission by following Him as Saviour and Master. In His name, Amen.
New York Secretary of Commerce Sinclair Weeks forecast record high business capital spending for the first quarter of 1956, about 12 percent above 1955 pace. He spoke at the National Association of Manufacturers opening session, saying momentum should rise further in early 1956 as details of the Commerce Department survey were released. He urged firms to curb price increases, manage consumer debt, and control inventories to sustain prosperity.
Palestinian and Israeli forces abided by a U.N. truce order following a day of cross border shooting. No casualties were reported, and both governments approached the U.N. armistice commission with complaints amid cautious diplomacy. In Brussels, Belgium a step toward legalizing hard liquor sales in bars and cafes was outlined for Parliament approval next year. In Tokyo officials tentatively attributed a hydrogen blast near Lake Baikal to the Soviet test, while in Hong Kong an American couple arrived aboard the Soudan on their way to Sandy Hook Connecticut for the husband’s birthday.
In Indianapolis deputies receive flags like those at the Speedway to flag down speeding drivers. Sheriff Robert O Neal says if drivers act like race racers, they’ll be treated as such, but likely not winners in magistrate court.
John Conard, editor of the Syracuse Journal, reflects on life in Syracuse with wife Virginia and their two young sons. He recalls Paris years, family ties, and local ties while noting his roles in ads, news copy, and subscriptions and Virginia’s work with the American Embassy and a bank.
A cryptic journée of clues and answers from a Sheffer style crossword, listing horizontal and vertical entries, themed terms, language hints, and note on yesterday's puzzle with encoded line segments and a teased answer set including terms like SLINKY GIRL and LINGERIE. It preserves puzzle jargon and historical newspaper tone.
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