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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1965
Page
2
An editorial argues Hutchinson should extend street decorations beyond Thanksgiving, noting their commercial purpose. It says local displays should remain through Epiphany on January 5, criticizing hypocritical parades and promoted piety while praising Christmas shopping as good for the economy.
A LOCAL WOMAN says she is too winded by Christmas shopping to notice current sales. A LOCAL FARMER notes his three year old daughter already speaks of Buy Buy. Spring fashion forecasts push younger looks for women with pink shirts and bright sportswear. Enid Haupt of Seventeen warns against overly youthful styles that may age wearers. Future memories may recall 1965 as the year children received Creepy Crawlers from Santa.
Hal Boyle declares our Man of the Year for 1965 is the U S presence in Viet Nam a plural figure of about 175 000 servicemen. He notes growth in purpose and morale despite early loneliness and national debate, praising resilience, adaptations, and commitment to victory.
President Johnson shows irritability on Vietnam policy as urged peace moves spark debate. He told aides to refer calls for peace to Hanoi and Beijing leaders. He approved a four hour Christmas truce not to gain outcomes but to appease global opinion, amid McGovern’s push for a conditional cease fire. The White House rejected direct talks with the Viet Cong, insisting negotiations must be with Hanoi as the guerrilla force directing the war.
The Garden City Telegram details subscription options by carrier in Garden City and by mail to Finney Lane Scott Wichita Greeley Hamilton Kearny Grant Haskell and Gray counties. Rates include 1.66 monthly in city, 15.00 yearly elsewhere, and 6.00 for 9 months for area college students. The Associated Press rights are noted. The piece also weaves in unrelated wartime and judiciary anecdotes, including Johnson Viet Nam peace efforts and remarks about Justice Douglas and his wife, Joan, though these appear as inserted clippings rather than cohesive front-page context.
Last week divorce filing noted. During a White House visit President Johnson and British Prime Minister Wilson spoke as peers about Parliament margins. Wilson argued the 87 vote win, while Johnson quipped about a vote lost after six hours. The exchange showed mutual, cordial humor. Federal Narcotics Bureau warns Eastern druggists of potential holdups after a $57 million heroin seizure in a Columbus trailer park. A Los Angeles pusher faces case over marijuana ground in coffee cake batter and served with whipped cream.
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