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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1964
Page
2
Editorial page note from the Garden City Telegram dated Wednesday December 23 1964 recaps opinion pieces and commentary on local and national issues. It surveys community concerns, civic affairs, and public policy debates shaping the city and region.
The piece condemns drunk driving during the holidays and urges restraint after drinking. It laments that laws and courts are too lenient and calls for stronger penalties for intoxicated drivers who kill. It warns that alcohol fueled happiness can end in tragedy on the road.
The Finney County Association for Mental Health expresses gratitude to contributors and organizations who supported the Christmas gift project for patients at Larned State Hospital. Special thanks to Renick Drug No 2 Ernie Wonsetler of Dillons Walt Weber of C R Anthony Co for collection points and to Dodie Hope Cheryl Walker The Telegram and other media for publicizing the effort.
A column notes festive distractions among housewives, a lost calico cat from the Riegel family on North Ninth, a call to the family at 6-2168, and an appeal to rehome two miniature collie mixes from the Armantrout family. It also benches cheerful quips about Christmas shopping and kindness, with a light jab at Santa’s stocking.
In a Christmas essay Hal Boyle argues the holiday serves middle aged people who seek renewal from routine. He recalls a midlife friend who curated a grand Christmas tree and festive decorations to reclaim spaciousness and faith, while others forgo maternal aid. Presents flow to children as excuses for personal joy.
Dick Gregory led a campaign to ship thousands of turkeys to Mississippi families, amid resistance from local Salvation Army units. The effort drew support from unions, religious leaders, and a wide range of donors who funded and distributed the meals to diverse communities, challenging Ku Klux Klan intimidation and urging Christlike charity across races and faiths.
Four thousand Christians from Israel mostly Arabs are crossing into Jordan for Christmas. Bethlehem is in Jordan and Nazareth hosts Israel's festivities. About 3,000 foreign pilgrims join the Israeli celebration.
Subscription terms list monthly carrier rate in Garden City of 1.55 dollars and 9.00 per year by mail to Finney and surrounding counties. Other locations: 15.00 yearly, 5.00 for students for a school year. Telegram motor carrier service required for publication day. Garden City is a second class postage city and the paper is a member of The Associated Press with exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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