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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1962
Page
1
President Kennedy travels to New York to outline details of a proposed 1963 tax program. He will speak at the Economic Club of New York and take questions from congressional leaders, with a broadcast later on radio and television.
Telegram reporters surveyed eight Lincoln and Jones School children to learn what they want Santa to bring. Jeff Wade wants a bicycle. Terri Benedict desires a record player with records and a Ken car. Edward Davis seeks an electric train. Nelda McColom hopes for a Barbie Doll and blue jeans. Geri LeClerc wants a baby doll, paint set and a watch. Mitchel Hennen desires a muscle building set and new clothes. Phil Emrie aims for Navy frogman gear, a monopoly game and a Bismark model. Rosemarie Mercado wants a Barbie doll.
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hours to 9 am Friday December 20 1962 with 1 death, comparing to 521 and 562 for 1961 and 1962 comparable periods. The log shows totals by hour and day across the state.
NASA reported the Relay communications satellite showed power supply issues after its 6:30 am EST launch. Testing planned for US Europe radio links was postponed while Nutley New Jersey ground stations verify telemetry. The satellite aims to relay TV radio teletype telephone and high speed data between Andover Maine Goonhilly Downs and Pleumeurboudou France.
The Garden City Jaycees open their Christmas headquarters at the basement of the old Methodist Church at 8th and Chestnut from Dec 15 to 22. Hours are 2 to 4 and 6 30 to 10 p.m. daily with pickup for needy families Dec 20 to 24. Donations, including clothing toys canned goods and money, can be delivered to the HQ or picked up by calling 6 7971. police station serves as a drop point. Arnold Partin chairs the Jaycee committee.
Associate Supreme Court Justice William C. Douglas says American liberty is imperiled by CIA and Pentagon concealment and influence operations. He questions secrecy shielding foreign policy meddling and fears a drift toward feudalism, urging open reporting and accountability.
United Nations Secretary-General U Thant said the UN will use all non military pressures to end Katanga's secession in the Congo. He warned Tshombe that any attack on UN forces would be met with a full response. Thant disclosed intensified UN air power and readiness, and appeals to member nations for an economic squeeze to enforce a federal Congo.
Clifford R. Hope Jr. resigns after six years as state senator from the 37th District to become Kansas administrative assistant to U.S. Senator James Pearson. He will live in Garden City and remain available statewide. The governor will appoint his successor from Republican county chairs and precinct committeemen in 12 counties.
Plane from Belem to Manaus with 50 aboard survived a jungle crash in Amazonas state. Jornal do Brasil cited deadless reports and Nat Manaus officials said no signs of life initially. Panair do Brasil Constellation had last contact at 3 a.m. and 18 miles from Manaus. Flight carried 40 passengers plus 3 babies and 7 crew.
Holcomb High School will present its annual Christmas program Tuesday at 8 p m The program features Christmas music and other selections Byron Mitchell directs both vocal and instrumental departments One selection is the Nutcracker Suite from Tchaikovsky ballet score Vocal numbers include O Holy Night Gesu Bambino Silver Bells and Twas The Night Before Christmas The public is invited to attend.
Garden Sass Gus expresses a wish to be asked what he wants for Christmas while declining to discuss his behavior. The quirky figure stays quiet on the details, prompting curiosity about holiday plans and public persona.
In Independence Missouri Billy Bray age four was found strapped in a crib four months ago. His parents Tom and Mary Bray faced charges of abuse, but under judge Henry A Riederer they received court supervision and Billy was restored home. Mrs Bray said she is now more patient and loving and the family is happier.
MOSCOW AP The fourth U S Embassy employee to be accused this year of spying left the Soviet Union voluntarily today Rodney W Carlson 30 of Alcester Dakota The embassy said his effectiveness as a diplomat had been impaired and he was in danger of arrest Tass blamed Carlson Richard Car Jacob 26 a staff member expelled last month and four British businessmen for seeking secret information from Penkovsky a Soviet scientist The embassy spokesman said Carlson had not engaged in improper activities This was the first official American comment on Tass charges Penkovsky said to have worked for British and American intelligence since last year
Paris AP Gen Louis Norstad, retiring supreme commander for Europe, warned NATO conventional forces are so under strength that containing even a modest Soviet attack may be difficult. Cabinet members Rusk and McNamara urged adequate strength and shared cost for a seaborne multinational European nuclear deterrent while urging European political control and ideas from partners. The session lasted over three hours with closed talks. NATO has never met its target of 30 combat ready divisions in Western Europe.
Air Force Capt Joe W Kittinger Jr and civilian William C White landed in the New Mexico desert at 532 am after a Project Stargazer ascent to 81500 feet. The flight began Thursday at Holloman Air Force Base and lasted 18 hours 32 minutes. The descent began around 1 am.
Examinations for driver's licenses at Finney County Courthouse Garden City will shift after the new year with Wednesday sessions from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday hours will run 8 to 9 a.m. New hours take effect Wednesday Jan 2 Trooper Derald Kauffman notes local changes for the area.
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