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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1962
Page
4
A news column laments persistent litter from aluminum beer and soft top cans. It notes non rusting cans worsen roadside trash and suggests funding science to create a day decompose can while urging stricter penalties for litterbugs to deter careless disposal.
At the Army Navy spectacle in Philadelphia a drunk intruder dashed toward President John F. Kennedy on the field before being restrained by police. Spectators and millions wondered how security could be breached as Kennedy walked with cadets and midshipmen to his seat on the West Point side.
A collection of light hearted quips shows how casual remarks can spark trouble. The piece cites examples from daily life including invitations to games and calls for help with taxes, revealing the potential for miscommunication and unintended consequences.
Garden City Telegram lists subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery across counties, with rates $1.55 monthly by carrier, 7.50 yearly within certain counties, and 16.00 yearly elsewhere. Local students pay 6.00 for a half year. Also notes AP rights and publication details.
A devotional prayer reflecting on Luke 9 23 and Christ center. The text asks for denial of self daily taking up the cross and following Jesus. It seeks transforming power redeeming love and strength to endure discouragement and courage to face adversity through divine guidance. Amen.
Drew Pearson reports Justice William Douglas plans to retire from the Supreme Court with a Ford Foundation offer in view. The move would split the Black and Douglas alliance, altering the court’s liberal bloc as Eastland and others cheer the potential change.
A playful column note recounts finding a Christmas card list in odd places and a Christmas cake recipe from a classic text. Bryce Roderick offers eight free Christmas gifts, eight puppies from a mother dog, praised for gentleness with children. Jesse Scott writes jokes and donates blood. A school source mentions a nudist colony rumor.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk called reports that Cuba planned a nuclear attack during the Cuban crisis “just talk.” He said such a claim would show the wisdom of the United States in demanding removal of Soviet missiles and bombers from Cuba and dismissed Ernesto Guevara’s alleged involvement as untrue.
A three man committee from the North Central Association of Schools is surveying Pittsburg State College. The college has added a Specialist in Education and must seek reaccreditation for the new academic work. The committee, arriving Sunday, will stay through Wednesday and interview officials, teachers, and students while inspecting facilities to judge the program’s strengths and weaknesses.
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