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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
6
Lee Richardson Zoo reports its latest animal deaths from exposure and natural causes, including a male leopard and two sea lions, with kangaroo numbers now down to one male. A Detroit area joke about a vain rabbit circulates, and local stores extend hours for last minute Christmas shopping as Brenda Boone greets Santa.
SCOTT CITY The Harold Pullman family is among four nationwide families named Representative Scout Family by the Santa Fe Trail Council in Garden City. Rebel Robertson of the Boy Scouts of America will interview Scott City residents, who have long supported scouting through Cub leadership and district training. Children Richart 14, Robert 13, Stephen 11, Terry 8, and Randy 5 hold Explorer, Boy Scout, and Cub roles, while Pullman works for Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Co.
Dwight Denbo, Finney County FHA supervisor for six years, will move with his family to Bogota, Colombia, to serve as a farm credit advisor with the International Cooperative Administration. He reports to Washington January 8 for orientation, may attend language school, and will serve a two year assignment. His wife and two children, Steven and Linda, will accompany him. Richard Deyoe will act as county supervisor until arrangements are finalized.
The Weather Bureau expected milder temperatures across Kansas with highs in the 50s in the west and 40s in the east and overnight lows from 20 to 35. Northern counties still held one to six inches of snow, melting slowly from packed conditions.
Indian army engineers continued clearing road mines and restoring communications and transport in Goa Daman and Diu as the government moved to place civilian administration in the three enclaves. Portuguese forces reportedly used scorched earth tactics but damage to ports and public buildings was limited. Gen. Manus Vassalo e Silva was reported captured at Marmagao while Goan locals welcomed the invaders. R C V P Noronha acts as chief civil adviser to Maj. Gen. Candeth, the military governor.
Students in the Garden City school system and rural schools will begin a 10 day Christmas vacation at the close of classes tomorrow afternoon. St Marys parochial school and all elements resume Jan 2, junior college adds Jan 3. Assemblies planned at several schools include Christian Fellowship at 9 20 am and a junior college reception for former seniors Friday 1 30 to 3 pm.
President Kennedy flew to Bermuda for talks with Prime Minister Macmillan focusing on the Berlin crisis and NATO. A luncheon was planned at Government House after arrival at Kindley Air Force Base. Kennedy earlier visited his ailing father in Florida and planned to return if needed.
Garden Cuises and area residents answered the blood drive call. The Red Cross quota of 160 pints was topped by nine pints as the Bloodmobile parked in the Presbyterian Church basement all day Wednesday. Of 182 scheduled donors, 119 gave, 60 were drop-ins, 2 canceled due to illness, and 42 did not keep appointments. Next Bloodmobile visit will be in March.
A Cuban exile military leader said fierce combat persisted in central Cuba's Escambray Mountains between rebel units and Castro militia with reports of militiamen killed near Obispo and Sancti Spiritus. Washington exile leaders denied major clashes while noting minor contacts and rumors of skirmishes.
Partly cloudy and mild through Friday with westerly winds 15 mph rising to 20 25 mph. Lows tonight in the lower 30s. Bailiwick notes Bud inaccuracy for several cities: Akron Dodge City Garden City Goodland Emporia and Goodland reported with mixed numbers.
A 9 year old Kingston or Kingsport newsboy, Gary, dropped two cents per paper into the Salvation Army kettle during each sale, later adding seven cents. Exchange Club members admired his generosity, gifting a bicycle jacket and a savings account showing over $60. Salvation records show Gary is one of five children aged 2 to 13 with irregular parental income.
Two men are held in Brazil over the deadly circus fire that killed about 300 people last Sunday. Police say Alves, 20, confessed to starting the blaze to seek revenge for not being hired, though the police chief questions the confession. Another man was arrested but denies involvement. Five others are being held. the case marks the worst circus fire in history.
President Moise Tshombe agreed to end Katanga secession but said approval by Elisabethville is needed before the pact is carried out. The eight point plan restates unity under Kasavubu and central government, with Katanga participation in a new constitution and national functions. U.N. says the deal is signed and delivered. Observers recall a similar pledge last year.
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