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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1965
Page
2
A Kansas newspaper editor joins a growing group of VIPs visiting South Viet Nam after Congress recessed. The piece critiques excessive junketing by lawmakers and press personnel amid the war, arguing press access should be limited to major wire services and networks.
Reader suggests building a well lit volleyball area on the concrete top of the water reservoir west of Finnup Park with open overhead clearance and posts. She also proposes lighting for the tennis courts east of Ben Grimsley gym funded by metered quarters, for broader community use.
Verda Thomas describes the exchange experience as the Ameri can family host for Anne-Christine Wallberg of Sweden. The Thomases begin selecting a family for next year. Anne enjoyed school, folk dancing, piano, and 4-H, reported weight gain from Kansas cooking, and misses Garden High. She asks about Buffalo football and wants a pep assembly tape.
Drew Pearson notes Prime Minister Harold Wilson to meet President Johnson on Viet Nam peace and an African crisis as Rhodesia tensions rise. He cites U S actions and political risk, detailing Johnson’s support, potential sugar shipment halt, and Africa’s pressure on Britain. Also mentions antitrust stance shifts, France-US relations, and various brief items.
Washington AP reports the 1965 GOP was largely silent after 1964 defeat. Leaders failed to present strong critique of Democrats or concrete proposals beyond demands for a tougher Vietnam stance. Efforts to unify splinter groups faltered as Birch Society ties remained contentious and no clear 1968 contender emerged.
Vice Adm. John J. Hyland assumed command of the U S 7th Fleet, relieving Rear Adm. Joseph W. Williams Jr. aboard the guided missile cruiser Oklahoma City in the South China Sea, the Navy announced.
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