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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1972
Page
2
A writer criticizes an URA gathering with city commissioners and consultants carried out without public notification. The piece argues the session resembled a closed meeting, potentially violating open meetings law and undermining public trust while urging more transparent, announced actions on Phase Two urban renewal.
Local reflections mix humor and faith as a pastor faces omnipotence illusions from a child and a flower girl identifies him as Jesus. Dr. Paul Rodriguez highlights hospital plans for a therapy center while Christmas shopping shifts to Sundays.
Jack Anderson reports on documents from the Broken Treaties Papers showing neglect by the federal government toward American Indians. A confidential Lac du Flambeau murder report details the beating of two elderly women, with delays by the state crime lab and little FBI action. Tribal leaders pressed for investigation amid slow state responses and police inaction across Wisconsin.
The piece outlines tribal leaders demanding state action on two tribal murders near Lac du Flambeau with FBI officials and Wisconsin authorities slow to act. It also reports Navy sailors filing a complaint about harassment and dire ship conditions aboard the Francis Marion, citing faulty equipment and unsafe operations.
Arthur Bremer, 21, was sentenced to 63 years for the Wallace shooting. Harper's Magazine will publish Bremer's diary pages, chronicling his attempts to kill Nixon, his money, and his hopes of fame.
A Georgia teacher in Garden City lauds USD 457 for improvements in education. The letter cites new programs under Dr. Good, special education labs, a home school coordinator, bilingual staff, and responsive outreach to families. The writer urges public support despite a past Civil Rights incident and praises administration for openness and progress.
Thanks from Goodwill celebrate a December 9 collection by Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of Garden City area. About 2000 to 2500 bags of household discards and clothing plus furniture were gathered with help from volunteers area residents and Kansas Army National Guard. The effort will help Goodwill maintain steady employment for the handicapped despite donations shortfalls.
In a reflective column Hal Boyle argues that many people age faster than needed by clinging to routines and ennui. He lists signs such as avoiding new films, sticking to familiar routes, reading obituaries for pleasure, and preferring old friends over new. He warns against becoming an antique throughself-imposed stagnation.
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