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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
2
An unknown author’s piece titled Hunger challenges readers with stark contrasts between religious talk and true aid. It questions Christian effectiveness and urges concrete help for the hungry, imprisoned, naked, sick, homeless, and lonely, emphasizing tangible care over ritual.
Art Buchwald pokes fun at the fuss over pro football hosting two games on Christmas Day. He notes lawmakers in Minnesota and Missouri have pondered restricting sports on Christmas, but argues no law compels families to gather or watch football, and emphasizes free choice and the fireside’s warmth.
Morning caller asks about partridges and we suggest a Spee phone line. A local gourmet names hot turkey and Cold Duck for Christmas dinner. Two locals got fondue pots last Christmas but can’t recall color or use after loaning it out.
Jack Anderson reports that microwave ovens, though fast, may leak rays capable of eye irritation and potential cataracts. Tests on rabbits show minor and lasting lens changes from extreme leaks. Industry officials downplay risk while critics warn long term effects require public airing.
Washington debates Christmas scheduling interfering with NFL playoffs. Andy Aurora of the United Football Watchers of America urges congressmen to probe the issue while fans flood letters complaining of Christmas on playoff day. The piece notes the clash between holiday traditions and televised games and the fear of undermining the Super Bowl schedule.
Garden City USD 457 board member Joe Weddle argues dress code rules should be loosened to empower students. He cites parent and administrator roles, responsibility sharing, and open dialogue to solve the issue, stressing nonemotional, logical decisions aligned with changing times.
Hal Boyle argues Christmas belongs to grownups not children and explores adult love, fashion, work, and social quirks with wry humor. He notes executives face firings after holidays, women’s shopping motives, and the joke of gifts that don’t fit. He wryly observes dating norms and practical holiday wisdom.
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