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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1968
Page
2
An Oklahoma legislator plans a liquor by the drink bill in the 1969 session. The editorial argues private clubs in Kansas undermine liquor laws, citing Garden City and private clubs that operate bars. It condemns the private club loophole and calls for even-handed enforcement and repeal of the open-bar prohibition.
A nostalgic holiday column recalls Christmas trees and family moments from 1969. A three year old questions if it’s all over, while a parent explains Christmastime remains, and Santa has left but return looms tonight. Local whimsy captures domestic life amid seasonal bustle.
AP columnist Hal Boyle surveys odd facts and quotes about left-handed people, smoking habits, brain nerve cells, milk shelf life, and dream health. Noting famous lefties like Alexander the Great, Leonardo da Vinci, and Benjamin Franklin, the piece weaves trivia with aphorisms and reminders from the National Safety Council and experts.
Washington reports that Robert Orville Anderson, chairman of Atlantic Richfield, pressured Nixon on Cabinet choices while advising on the Interior post. The Alaska oil strike, land access debates, and Hickel’s potential influence loom as Udall’s land policy clashes with Anderson and Hickel’s moves ahead of January 20.
The Needle notes in the society section of the Congressional Record that Sen Strom Thurmond, age 66, is marrying 22 year old Nancy Moore. The item wryly questions whether this signals political engagement by youth or romance among the elderly and jokes about credibility.
Local postpaid and carrier subscription terms outlined for Garden City Kansas. Rates cover 9 month school year for students, daily mail delivery options, territory by county and statewide annual pricing. Associated Press rights noted for local news and dispatches.
Washington interview with Art Buchwald as the self styled new dean of political columnists. He jokes about the job and offers views on Nixon administration cabinet Agnew and defense. He critiques Congress and J Edgar Hoover and forecasts a difficult first months with growing material.
Eugene Sheffer puzzle note and a Cryptoquip item reference an AMBITIOUS CAFE feature describing an immense indoor barbecue. The fragment mentions WVU and a 27 minute solution time, with cryptic letters NIQBZK RyJU 2B Iv Y JIQ HUUZNGNZR.
A NY AP report details business and financial leaders offering New Year resolutions focused on equal opportunity and social responsibility. Hobart Lewis of Reader's Digest urges private business to advance opportunity for Black and underprivileged people, while Muriel Siebert urges self-reflection and aiding others' advancement.
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