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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1961
Page
2
Editorial notes a hopeful 1962 with potential crops and growing economy for Garden City and Southwest Kansas. Construction progress includes a senior high gym and junior high building. Oil development may attract firms. soil moisture favors wheat and milo. Nuclear war fears persist as residents aim for normal living with optimism.
The recollection moves through Christmas Eve 1961 scenes from a modest electric train to a child declaring triumphs and a wood girl gift, with a baby contentedly munching ribbon, neighbors exchanging HO HO HO, and a D A subscribing to MAD magazine. A niece's phone and a Siamese cat appear, while a single wish for a cat or kittens for Dean L Thomas remains unfulfilled.
Drew Pearson notes long running dispute over whether Army bands should perform at social events for military wives. Major Helen Steir cites defense order 5410.6, asserting such engagements are authorized, while debates on recruiting and official vs unofficial duties continue amid postwar tensions. The piece also notes Senate maneuvers around Margaret Chase Smith and potential leadership changes in armed services oversight. Austria probes Eichmann’s brother Otto aiding neo Nazi revival. Chancellor Corbach warns public against the movement.
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