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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1957
Page
2
An editorial argues Christmas epitomizes a world of commerce yet remains a single day shaping thought. It contends the season’s spending reflects the spirit of Christmas and can moralize behavior even amid consumer excess. The piece suggests the end justifies the means as people spend to celebrate.
The article argues ignorance of the law cannot excuse violations of Kansas new motor vehicle safety rules. It notes the law has teeth, warns motorists, and promises to reduce uninsured drivers. It urges reading the free leaflet from the police department for clarity.
Rep Breeding seeks extension beyond the January 31 deadline for a Commodity Credit Corporation loan. Igy Milo, tied to Kansas, urges quick action while Secretary Benson faces timing hurdles amid broader grain and foreign policy concerns.
A long fragment recalls a young woman at a plush school sending an autograph request and a dollar to build a university lounge display. It reflects on Santa Claus meaning and Christian generosity. It mentions Representative Dale Saffels touring state institutions in Eastern Kansas. It ends with a nine cent Teddy Roosevelt themed Christmas card.
Miami Beach officials warn the Deauville Hotel for selling liquor without a license in multiple rooms. Management faces a $1000 fine and 90 days in jail per violation. Guests are advised the Carillon Hotel secured its license at the year end meeting.
U S Sen Humphrey of Minnesota said President Eisenhower gained only face saving results in the NATO agreement on missile bases in Europe and possible new disarmament talks with Russia. He was joined by Senators Fulbright and Sparkman in urging stronger administration backing for renewed disarmament efforts.
Wisconsin and Minnesota senators vow a fight over Secretary Benson dairy price cutback. Protests from House members follow Benson order reducing supports from parity levels of 86 percent for milk and 80 percent for butterfat to a 79 percent base. Senators Wiley Proxmire Humphrey urge higher parity, with estimates of a 250 million dollar annual income loss to dairy farmers.
Drew Pearson reports on a Christmas voyage with entertainers including the Harlem Globetrotters joining US troops in the Azores Morocco and Libya. He cautions about pushbutton warfare missile accidents and global threats while promoting peace via people to people exchanges and citizen ideas from Reva Bosone Mrs Dorothy Houghton and others. The piece links overseas tours to debates in Paris and urges cooperation to avert catastrophe.
Shippingport, Pa witnessed the first nuclear plant to produce electricity for homes shops and factories from split uranium. The landmark moment came as the plant sent power into Duquesne Light Co.'s system marking a historic step for atomic energy. Police reports tied to the incident described a Jersey City man and a nearby suspect drawn into the day by the station's opening.
A clipped TV radio schedule shows NBC 1240 programs for Friday December 20 with time slots from 6:00 to 10:20 featuring shows like Sport Memories, Tony Jewell, Monitor, and Jimmy Archer versus Gala Kerwin, plus late news and editorial segments.
A fragmented OCR listing shows a day’s air times for NBC 4:30 and 10 Monitor NBC segments, plus local reports. Entries mention Tony Jewell, Debates, sports, Weather, Opry, and early evening news, with numerous unreadable times and program names.
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