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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1963
Page
1
House Democrats plan to bring back absent members by plane to push the foreign aid bill past Republican opposition. President Johnson presses Congress as the Senate delays, with a compromise on credits to Communist countries after a drawn out fight.
Editor Weather Prophet Elihu Altman comments on weekend moisture predictions and the officials’ forecast accuracy. Park Supt Claude Owens asks skaters to stop snow throwing to keep Finnup Park’s duck pond usable. A 10 year old boy’s dream of a fire leads to window breakage. Coy Farrell from Garden City Co op sends Christmas chocolates and a note of merry calories.
Fire early Sunday damaged three downtown stores in Garden City's first business district blaze in years. The rear of J Bar T Western Wear at 115 W Laurel burned, with smoke harming Geler Electric and Goetz Barber Shop. Two unidentified teens alerted authorities at about 5 a.m. Twelve of Garden City’s fourteen volunteer firefighters fought the blaze for about 30 hours, with only the J Bar T merchandise ruined in the rear section.
Garden City of South West Kansas braces after ADM declines to operate a new beet processing plant. Mitch Geisler states decision stems from unknown quantities and ADM’s first foray into the sugar business. City financing remains possible for other firms. 25,000 acres sought for 1966 crop year stand, USDA decision expected after February 15.
City commissioners will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. tomorrow due to Christmas. Only routine business is planned with no action on the proposed charter ordinance banning trading stamps. City Attorney Loyd Haag, in Topeka, was expected to check the procedure and legality of such an ordinance. recommendations from last week’s planning commission session will be taken up.
The forecast calls for generally fair skies with a warming trend through Tuesday. Westerly and southwesterly winds at 16 to 20 mph increase on Tuesday with tonight’s lows around 15 and Tuesday highs in the middle 30s to near 49 in the north and west regions. Sunrise is at 7 54 and sunset at 5 38.
Snowy Southwest Kansas ends a lengthy dry spell with 4 to 8 inch snowfalls bringing measurable moisture. Wheat benefits from cover while ground remains frozen, and highway surfaces are mostly normal with a few slick spots. Above average warmth expected midweek as arctic air retreats, with temperatures rising into the 20s to 30s and highs reaching the 30s on Tuesday.
Washington marks 30 days since President Kennedy's death with candlelit vigils at dusk. Johnson delivers the Lincoln Memorial service address, pledging to continue Kennedy's legacy as the flag resumes full staff after a final day of mourning.
In 1963 Kansas faced extreme drought yet crop production reached 117 percent of the base, a high not seen since 1958. Gains came from irrigation, fertilizer, better varieties, and weather. Crop value totaled 764.9 million dollars, with sorghum at 144.3 million bushels and sugar beets at a record 310 000 tons.
A fragment notes a festive feel as residents shovel snow yesterday creating a Christmas like scene. The text hints at a local mood of relief and cheer during winter weather. No further factual details are provided.
The Christmas cruise Lakonia burned off northwest Africa forcing 1,046 aboard to abandon ship. Rescue planes and ships plucked hundreds as fire raged and explosions rocked the 20,814 ton liner near Casablanca. Officials said about 100 in water appeared dead, with 470 to 800 rescued so far and more expected.
Kansas Highway Patrol issued a holiday safety advisory urging sober driving and safe travel. Capt. Kenneth Nelson of the Garden City headquarters lists tips on brakes, lights, tires, exhaust, visibility, seat belts, planning, and avoiding alcohol before driving. He notes 64 fatalities in Kansas this year and urges readers to start the New Year safely.
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