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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1957
Page
2
Fragmentary notes discuss a failed evacuation at a Garden City site, referencing Duvag and Tippen. The jumbled text implies a dangerous attempt with casualties or serious outcomes, but lacks clear names, dates, or actions. Further readable details needed for a precise headline.
A fragmented discussion contends whether education should be funded nationally or locally. Proponents cite equity and national interest while opponents warn of higher costs, red tape, and federal interference. The piece questions the rush to back large programs and urges cautious scrutiny of NEA plans.
Drew Pearson recounts his audience with King Mohammad V in Rabat just after the king returned from a three week absence in the United States. The monarch, noted for his conviction against intoxicants, thanked Pearson for his visit and extended Christmas greetings to Americans.
The Moroccan king praised longstanding U S relations and expressed happiness at renewed closeness. He hoped Americans visit Morocco and stay longer as his entourage includes Negro troops in white uniforms. A formal procession with drums and veiled courtiers accompanied the royal move to the mosque.
Five non choir members helped wash dishes and clean up after the church turkey dinner. Floyd Jones Milo Joyce Sr Vona Wright explained taking over the K P duty as thanks for the Choir’s services throughout the year. The piece notes a contrast with Kansas governor Docking’s Christmas card habit and mentions faculty Christmas coffee hosted by Doris Hood. It also mentions a Civic Center baroque Christmas display built by the Herman Beringers and a Bryant Garnand donated 24 inch television set. KU K State students plan a holiday dance with a floor show and area high schools and junior colleges invite all to attend.
In Salina Kansas a family traveling to Kansas City escaped serious injury when Harold Bybee 28, his wife and four children swerved to avoid a skunk and hit a culvert. The car was demolished but Cox 18 suffered minor cuts and bruises. Bybee said he slept while driving about 55 miles per hour to keep warm with weeds and cushions. A farmer later drove by and took him to Minneapolis.
A shed fire at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co plant in Los Angeles spread to two large piles of used tires, each at least 100000 units. Firefighters from Los Angeles County and South Gate contained the blaze by 5 a.m. with no injuries reported. Damage estimated between 500000 and 1000000 dollars. cause under investigation after an explosion in the pigment shed.
Elvis Presley, facing induction, donated a trunkful of stuffed animals to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. A March of Dimes spokesperson said the bears would be auctioned January 20 to benefit the foundation.
Cardinal Spellman in Korea following Christmas with U S troops met President Syngman Rhee for 40 minutes then flew to Tokyo. He contributed 10000 to aid rehabilitation of blind Korean War veterans and 5000 to the Maryknoll Sisters Clinic in Pusan for a new hospital ward assisting destitute locals.
A brief church devotional excerpt asks for God to complete the good work begun in believers. It prays for continued surrender and transformation through Jesus Christ, ending with a blessing in His name.
Red Star reports the tragic death of Lt Gen Nikolai Y Prikhidko a veteran of Stalingrad defense and WWII on the Eastern Front Born 1899 the obituary signed by Marshal V D Sokolovsky and other marshals gives no details on cause or date of death.
Terms of subscription filed at Garden City post office show second class matter and weekly carrier rate of 80 cents. Mail rates apply to Finney and surrounding counties with $7.50 yearly, Kansas elsewhere $10, outside Kansas $13 per year.
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