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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1957
Page
3
The Kansas City Star argues against using old M 4 Sherman tanks as public memorials at Camp McCoy Wisconsin next month. It notes the tank’s ungainly silhouette and doubts monuments add real value, urging focus on better memorials rather than relics from World War I era armor.
In Nova Scotia Springhill endures a sweeping blaze that torches a coal district causing massive losses. May Gilroy cites a potential one million dollar hit and a drop in town tax revenue by about 20 percent. Sydney residents welcome rain easing long drought like heat.
Drew Pearson reports Wheelus Air Base in Libya sits as a fragile American oasis facing a modern threat. He warns that Soviet missiles and submarines could wipe out the base in minutes, likening Europe’s Maginot Line to today’s network of bases. He notes outlying bases in Spain and Morocco remain out of reach of IRBMs.
A roundup of quirky local items includes Christmas bulb snatchers and tree trimmers in Johnson, Pioneer editor Jay Baugh’s anger over water chlorination, and mice wrecking crops across Oregon counties plus Idaho Washington Nevada California. Also notes fashion trends like the Muu Muu and family moves including Dick and Virginia Kavanagh in Spokane and the Jordan family settling in Los Angeles.
Brevity of the prayer emphasizes faith in Romans 9 28 and asks God to be with us Through adversity strengthen us grant faith to see Thy hand in all things and know Thou art working for our good in Christ Amen
Teamster leaders and Central States negotiators announced a tentative wage and benefits agreement for about 96 000 cartage and intercity drivers in twelve states. Hoffa said it met substantially what was asked though an employer negotiator disputed the size of increases. The contract runs through January 13 1961 and 100 locals will convene January 9 in Chicago to hear details.
Garden City new car and truck dealers reiterate willingness to assist customers but urge against borrowing dealer cars. Insurance carriers have faced heavy losses from property damage and injuries when cars are lent out, risking dealer credit and financial stability. The note appeals to customers to rely on official rental or loan policies rather than taking cars home or for shopping trips.
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