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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1962
Page
2
AP correspondent David Lancashire reports Indian troops dug in along the frozen cease-fire line in Ladakh. Officers say they aim to drive the Chinese out but acknowledge it would take years in the Himalayan region.
In Ladakh, Chinese divisions dominate high ground beyond the Karakorams while Indian forces hold the no man’s land. Ceasefire demands and blocked passes trap supply routes as India ferries aid by air and U.S. planes land at Leh. Indian officers admit gains will take years and casualties were high in the October to November fighting.
Local produce and wagon prices list grains with small changes. Kansas City livestock figures show cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep with varying price ranges and gains or losses across categories, including steers, heifers, cows, feeders, barrows and gilts, sows, lambs, and ewes, reflecting a mixed market.
In Wichita Kansas two 17 year olds, David Lindsey and Merald Torpinghaus of Derby, face a preliminary hearing on charges not obstructing a railroad after a Santa Fe streamliner struck a barrel of kerosene Sunday. They were arrested Monday, confessed as a lark, and arraigned before Judge Daniel Dwyer with bond set at $2000. The San Francisco Chief train, with over 40 passengers aboard, did not burn although the locomotive was doused with inflammable liquid. The charge is a Kansas felony with a 5 to 10 year penalty.
Alvin Russell Turner a 35 year old Negro soldier is held without bond for a preliminary hearing on murder charges. He was arraigned in Olathe Kan in connection with the robbery slaying of Armney John Keach. Turner says he drove Roy Jack Loren to a beach home where Loren allegedly burgled and was killed while police pursued him.
Pupils at Pleasant Prairie School near Garden City plan a three act Christmas program Thursday at 7 30 p m. Doyle Carroll sponsor of the play Which Will It Be will be performed by elementary pupils who will sing Christmas songs. Santa Claus will distribute treats to the 18 students. the public is invited.
News editors and printers resume negotiations as federal mediators oversee the 11 day strike that has halted nine major New York dailies. The ITO seeks a weekly $18.45 raise over two years. publishers offer $8. Gov Rockefeller signals potential help but waits for mediator progress. Life magazine to publish a 64 page New York City news edition for one day.
A Pocatello man was sentenced in Finney County District Court to not less than one year nor more than five years at Lansing State Penitentiary on a grand larceny charge reduced from car theft. He was committed to county jail to await transfer.
Dominican Republic plans its first dictator-free election in 38 years despite a major party call for a one month delay. Emilio de los Santos said elections proceed. Bosch, leader of the Dominican Revolutionary party, urged a boycott if delay persisted. The party faces communist accusations linked to priest Garcia, as bishops urged neutrality.
Gabriel Richard Trifari, 26, jailed after confessing to bludgeoning his father Maxim Trifari, mother Maria, brother Maxim Jr., and sister Olga to death at the family chicken farm in Freehold New Jersey. He claimed God told him to do it, stating his parents were bad. The bodies were found at the farm and nearby locations. he asked for a priest and was taken for examination. Police report details include a crowbar found with the victims and Trifari’s odd remarks.
Kaiser Steel Corp and United Steelworkers unveil a four year pact to retrain workers displaced by automation. As costs fall per item, pay rises and higher tax payments follow, funded by a cost savings pool. Base year 1961 used to measure costs, with 32.5 percent going to the pool. Agreement subject to worker approval with a January vote anticipated.
Local notices report dismissals at St Catherine and listings of births at St Catherine including a baby boy for Mr and Mrs John F Miggs Jr. The section records warranty deeds for Frankie Tolbert and Peter Burgardt, plus court actions listing abated accounts and fines for overloaded and speeding penalties. Police bonds posted and city accidents with multiple drivers named are noted. The piece ends with a historical note: The United States recognized Israel in 1948.
Readers send Santa requests for toys and gifts amid a Telegram feature. Children and families list wants including a telescope bicycle train doll and various playsets, with several addresses and names noted for forwarding to St Nick at the North Pole.
Leon B. Muench 62 retired Dodge City businessman died at home after a heart attack. Born in Norton November 26 1900 he worked for Duckwall stores then managed multiple Duckwall shops before retiring in Dodge City two years ago. He married Hazel Gardner in Garden City in 1923 and was active in local churches and Masonic orders. Survivors include his widow a daughter a brother two sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Dodge City with burial in Dodge City Cemetery.
Atty. Gen. William M. Ferguson in Topeka says he is preparing a test case against a private bottle club and will file it soon. He has stated for months he will challenge the legality of private clubs under Kansas liquor law.
The Garden City Board of Realtors elected L. J. Heinemann as president, Don Talley as vice president, and Kenneth Eisner as secretary treasurer at a recent meeting. Attending were Kent Erickson Clyde Stallsworth and Al Woods. A coffee break is set for Thursday 9:30 to 11 a.m. The Presbyterian Church invites shoppers and business people to the Stewart Room at 7th and Pine.
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