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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1957
Page
1
AKARTA Indonesia President Sukarno prepared today for what officials describe as a rest amid a national crisis over the Dutch campaign. He greeted newsmen and army officials but declined to answer questions, with aides noting he was resting from duties.
An earthquake shook Athens and surrounding areas causing panic among residents. Old buildings cracked and electricity failed for about 20 minutes with no reported casualties. Reports tie regional tremors to wider political chatter involving Sukarno and Indonesian unrest, while other global updates note stock markets, military guard reductions, and a new U S observatory contract.
County court records report Gottleib Nusser cited for left-side driving and Raymond Mills fined for speeding. Hospital adoptions and discharges list Mrs. Russell Ardery and others. births noted at St Catherine’s for Mr. and Mrs. Ardery with a 7 pound 14 ounce baby. One fatality is reported near Stillwater with hospitalization.
TOPEKA The liquor license of John M Willits of Independence was suspended for 10 days starting December 30. Alcoholic Beverage Control Director William Murphy said the action followed a charge that the dealer drove under the influence and had an open bottle in his car.
Farmers may purchase 1958 motor fuel tax refund permits at the county clerk's office with authorization letters. Clerk Jane Collins notes permits are on sale for non highway gasoline users and wives can sign for the permit with a letter of authorization. To date, 621 permits have been sold in the county this year.
The AFL CIO pledged to intensify action against crime and corruption in the trade union movement after a convention that expelled the Teamsters and two smaller unions. President George Meany defended responsible discipline while urging a broader drive to organize the unorganized and raise wages, shorten the work week, and improve benefits.
Claude Van Winkle longtime Holcomb resident died last night at his home aged 72 He had lived and farmed in Holcomb 63 years Born May 4 1885 in Marshall Mo He was a member of the Assembly of God church Surviving are his widow two daughters Ruth Bell Garden City and Joe Linenberger Swink Colo a son Lester a brother Robert two sisters Georgie Felthut San Antonio Tex seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren
Four Garden City LP Gas tank wagon salesmen received safe driving awards from the Kansas State Highway Patrol at a Liberal meeting. Ivan Holmes holds a five year record while Norman Thompson Albert Billing er and Tony Wassinger have two year safety records. Also notes on a homemaking money management class at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the 4 H building with extension agents Kathryn Sughrue and Danny Trayer.
Lloyd Larry Winters of Deerfield posted bond of 110 dollars at the police station. He was arrested Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated and disorderly conduct by Garden City police officers.
Floyd Kelley age 55 died Tuesday. Funeral services were held today at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Carnegie Oklo. He was brother in law of B F Holsted and family attended. Survivors include his wife one son four daughters and nine grandchildren.
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson argued the 40 hour work week would not increase missile production and that overtime policy on missiles is unclear. AFL CIO leaders reacted against the idea while Johnson acknowledged he sought only missile sector limits and stressed the issue remains unresolved in his preparedness inquiry.
The page lists Chicago wheat and corn futures with Dec through July prices, Kansas City soybeans and oats, rice and rye quotes, plus grain receipts and livestock totals from several U.S. marts. Prices show modest gains and declines across grains, with receipts and cattle hogs data included for Kansas City and surrounding markets.
Robert F. Babcock of Garden City recently graduated from the 7th Army non commissioned officer academy in Munich Germany. He has served in Europe since October 1956 and is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe P Babcock of 501 Inge.
In quiet late afternoon trading New York steels led a modest market rise while rails leaned higher. Volume reached about 2.5 million shares as key stocks gained around a point with some losses. Oils chemicals airlines electric manufacturers and utilities rose, while aircrafts motors and building materials showed mixed results.
Grain futures were steady to easier on the Board of Trade with wheat down 4 to 1 1/2 percent. Corn eased after gains earlier in the week while oats held slight moves and soybeans and rye mixed. Aircraft missiles fell on the day after Pentagon comment on launching a satellite. wheat futures unseen.
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