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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1965
Page
2
An editorial questions the AMA spokesman claim that the average child drinks at age 14 noting the use of average can be misleading and that regional data may not reflect the nation. The piece urges scrutiny of surveys, family education, and stronger laws to curb underage drinking while stressing the seriousness of alcoholism among youths.
Charles Reed urges Garden City to open nine city gyms on weekends and holidays for youth sports. He notes local recreation groups and the YMC A could supervise with volunteers, arguing there is little cost and great benefit for teens and younger children wandering downtown. Readership encouraged to support a weekend gym program.
Hal Boyle argues against overbearing New Year vows and suggests simple aims. He jokes that negative pledges can be humorous and notes many common resolutions are impractical. The piece ends with a light reflection on self improvement and time well spent in the new year.
Garden City Telegram lists annual and weekly carrier rates for Garden City and surrounding counties in Kansas. Proof of service requires local carrier delivery, with variations for out-of-town addresses and college student rates, and notes Associated Press rights.
In Drew Pearson’s column, Marguerite Oswald seeks an honorable discharge for her son Lee Harvey Oswald after an initially denied request. The case is referred to a civilian board for formal hearing, while others note ongoing North Vietnam bombing debate and LBJ family notes.
A Frank friend confesses delay on magazine reading notes ironing and bill paying yet boasts three weeks ahead on calories and socializing. By January 3 routines resume as Hope Auditorium hosts American Medley by six KU students tomorrow with a world tour to follow funded by the State Department. Tickets are sold at local banks, Foster Music, Meschke's Laughlin Pharmacy and the Telegram.
A 12 member joint committee of six senators and six representatives plans early next year to issue recommendations for modernizing Congress. Proposals to abolish seniority or rotate chairmanship face resistance from long serving members. Additional staffing for minority members and individuals could be considered if accepted. The panel, created last March with $150000, concludes Jan 31 after hearings on antiquated machinery and past reforms.
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