Mediocre Rain Year in Finney County 1957
Finney County saw a mediocre weather year in 1957 with 21.36 inches at Garden City station, about four inches above the long term average. March was the wettest month on record at 4.98 inches due to a 13 inch snow event, while December’s blizzard isolated towns. July and August were dry, and overall 1957 ranked as a notably unsettled year in the 50 year record.
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Finney County
Garden City Experiment Station
Addi
Kansas
U.S
United States
Lewis D. Barton
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Kansas City
Education Plan Too Modest
Washington Democrats call Eisenhower education plan modest though the president backed a billion dollar four year federal outlay to boost science and math education with states matching about 600 million. Sen Fulbright says program is too small and urges bolder action. Executive Secretary William G. Hart of the National Education Association says estimates fall short of schools’ needs.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Sen. Fulbright
D-Ark
University of Aransas
William ‘G
National Education Assn
Wintry Start For New Year
A cold front will bring near zero temperatures to northern Kansas by morning as a wintry storm yesterday dumped up to four inches of snow along with freezing rain and sleet across north central and northeast Kansas. Forecaster Richard Garrett said arctic conditions may persist with January outlook showing generally average winter conditions and precipitation ranging from heavy to none across regions.
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Topeka
Kansas
Richard Garrett
Garrett
Olathe
North Central
Best Hopes for Peace and Reform in 1958
A cross section of prominent Americans from politics science and industry urged 1958 be a year of universal disarmament world peace and economic renewal. Harry S Truman and George Meany voiced tempered optimism while others called for stronger leadership and confidence in the free world to deter aggression and end war fears.
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Edwin Tv
Dahlberg
America
Sclerce
Harry
Cruman
Falother
S. Truman
Washington
This Was 1957 Year That Changed the Little Guy
James Marlow reflects on 1957 as a turning point when missiles and spaceflight altered daily life. The Little Guy confronts a new world of satellites, rockets, and rising Russian progress, gaining humility and hope while fearing self destruction. He resolves to learn and endure alongside a rapidly advancing humanity.
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Washington
Venus
Mars
Moon
Take It Easy Urged by Garden City Chief Tonight
Garden City police chief Mitchel Geisler urged motorists to take it easy tonight as New Year celebrations and year end festivities roll in. He discouraged driving when cheer runs high, hoping to prevent trouble amid numerous parties.
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Garden City
Mitchel Geisler
Geisler
Floyd Ricker Heads Garden City Chamber of Commerce
Floyd Ricker was named to lead the Garden City Chamber of Commerce at the annual dinner, succeeding Charles Collins. New officers include Jack Curtis as vice-president and Bob Gardiner as treasurer, with four new directors adding to the board.
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Garden City Chamber of Commerce
Mayd Ricker
Garden City Co-operative Exchange
Charles’ Collins
Downing's
Jack Curtis
Clyde Daniel
Bob Gardiner
Tom Meschke
Fed
Weather Update From US Weather Bureau Tonight
Tonight fair and colder with near zero low temperatures and light variable winds. Wednesday looks fair with mild highs around 40 and light southeast winds. In Colombo Sri Lanka officials say floods damaged over 650000 acres of cultivated land and destroyed more than 400000 tons of tea and hundreds of thousands of dollars in production notes. Government may boost imports as flood impact jeopardizes development plans and costs.
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US Weather Bureau
Colombo
Ceylon
Dodge City
Denver
Lamar
Our Holiday Too Telegram Announces Brief Publication Pause
The Telegram states there will be no edition tomorrow and normal publication will resume Thursday. The staff extends greetings and best wishes to all readers.
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Telegram
Collect Trees For Big Burn
The Burning of the Greens ceremony sponsored annually by the Youth Council will be held Sunday. Garden Citians are invited to bring discarded Christmas trees to the practice field behind the football stadium for use in the event or call 6319 for pickup. Nancy Smithe, council president, said.
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Youth Council
Nancy Smithe
Winter Storm Kills Six on Icy Kansas City Roads
A winter storm dumping six to eight inches across northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri caused numerous fatal crashes. Six people died in Kansas and nearby Iowa amid slick highways and freezing rain. Police reported two more deaths near Topeka and Luray, with crews spreading sand and salt to avert more accidents.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
High
Nebraska
Iowa
Ternoon
Bureau
Gulf
Hagardivas
The Quietest Room in Town
A chilling piece adapted from a Los Angeles Mirror-News feature warns readers of the grim fate after a drunken drive. It details the aftermath from crash to coroner, morgue, and identification, emphasizing the witnesses and responders who encounter the dead.
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Ut'a
Reader’s Digest
Los Angeles
Mirror-News
Bill Kiley
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