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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1966
Page
1
Local produce lists eggs by size while wheat and other grains show small changes. Hog prices fall 50 to 75 cents for barrows and gilts, cows steady to slightly lower. sheep market untested. Cattle supply mostly feeders for regular auction with insufficient steers for testing. feeder cattle firm with strong gains for choice and prime feeder steers.
The Dow Jones industrials index at noon rose 9 1/2 points to 992.26 on the latest quotation feed from Gotte & Carkener Inc BR 6 324. The market report notes modest gains across the 30 industrials as trading continues.
A Garden City man walking from a police work detail in Dodge City was charged in Police Court with resisting arrest and destroying public property after a scuffle with two Garden City officers. James Edward Holbrook, 19, of 203 W. Fair, already serving two concurrent 30 day sentences in the city jail, was linked to the incident that injured an officer’s uniform. Holbrook also faced a separate 80 day Dodge City sentence for carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct.
Harold Bothwell, skipper of the shrimp vessel Charles Singleton, says his crew enjoyed Cuban hospitality after the boat ran aground and sank near Cuba. A Cuban Coast Guard helicopter rescued eight crew members who later stayed in hotels in Pinar del Rio. The ship and two sister vessels were en route from Tampa to Nicaragua.
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara appears before a closed joint session of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Defense Appropriations subcommittee to discuss President Johnsons request for 12.76 billion for the Vietnam war. Russell chairs hearings planned for two days as Congress signals extensive debate before approving the fund package likely in March.
William H. Johnson aged 75 died Wednesday evening at St. Catherine Hospital Garden City born May 9 1890 in McPherson County moved to Scott City in 1946 worked as a farm laborer until retirement about five years ago He married Glenda Travis November 15 1930 in Enid Oklahoma survived by his widow a daughter Mrs Dowline Johnson Scott City two sons Everett and Tex George both of Scott City three sisters Mrs Annie Pinkerton Kingman Nellie and Alice Johnson McPherson County a brother Marion McPherson County and three grandchildren Funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Weinmann Price Funeral Home Scott City with Reverend Kenneth Owen officiating burial at Scott County Cemetery with a military graveside service
Kansas City Police Board, with Gov. Warren Hearnes approval, halted its probe into organized crime links to politics. Hearnes called off after a four hour Jefferon City meeting with U.S. Attorney Russell Millin and police leaders. The FBI and grand juries continue separate inquiries. Palma case also noted.
Washington AP reports a second railroad union warns of a national strike crisis next week that could halt many trains. Union leaders say federal arbitration ended and jobs removed under rulings must be restored. railroads dispute timing and legal grounds.
President Johnson urged Congress to adopt a constitutional amendment for a four year House term and to abolish the Electoral College in favor of direct state popular votes for president and vice president. He tied the changes to aligning terms with presidential cycles, while lawmakers weighed risks of a coattail Congress and potential seat division reforms.
Lamar Junior College Antelopes lost 78 to 74 at Sterling in an Empire Conference game. Ron Gwin fouled out with 15 minutes left and Gary Spess left the court with 10 minutes to go as Sterling built a big second half lead.
The American College of Surgeons warns that fee splitting between doctors and surgeons harms patients and is increasingly covert. Dr. John Paul North notes it is less common but persists in select communities, with penalties for members and guidance for patients to seek separate billing and report suspected cases.
Hutchinson Kansas and St Joseph Missouri were named No 1 in their states municipal division of the National Fire Protection Association 1965 fire prevention contest Hutchinson also earned an honorable mention in the national division for cities 20000 to 49999 population Pittsburg Kansas and Great Bend Kansas ranked No 2 and 3 Salina and Newton received honorable mention Baytown Missouri No 2 and North Kansas City third also honored were Jennings Neosho Missouri berly Crestwood and Mexico In the military division Mc Connell Air Force Base Wichita ranked 5th and Richards Gebaur Air Force Base Grandview Missouri 11th in Group 1 for large daytime populations.
Admissions list includes Robert Herman 05 WN 7th Scott Lippoldt 1218 Ridgewood Mark Spangler R.R 1 Natalie Martinez 107 Teitle baum Amanda Jones Dearth Rest Home Susan Spikes 634 Wheatridge Glen Patterson Kendall Vada Unruh 208 N 1st Edward Whitmer 1204 E Spruce Miguel Orozco 608 W Chestnut Dismissals list includes Mae Burdy 620 N 10th Betsy Thompson 401 N 9th Mrs Charles Hebrew 2324 N Lyle Lewis Dighton Mrs Casimiro Dianda 504 W Santa Fe Hugh Andrews Pierceville Anton Haupt Shallow Water Clarence Murry 806 N 4th Mrs Breecker Breyfogle Imperial Ri Mrs C Maddux Deerfield
Garden City resident Jim Jibbons bound over to district court on felony check charges with bond set at 1000 dollars and committed to county jail. Raymond Johnson of 645 Wheatridge forfeits bonds on two meter violation charges.
Washington AP Selective Service Director Hershey warned that college students may be drafted if monthly calls stay above 30,000. He cited 30,000 as a safe monthly cap and noted calls around 40,000. A return to testing and class standing deferments, similar to the Korean War, may be used. A decision was urged within 10 days for testing to start before year end, affecting 1966 67, with local boards free to ignore test results if they wish.
Kansas City AP rights official says there is insufficient evidence to support racial discrimination charges in the Topeka Office of Economic Opportunity. Regional civil rights coordinator Frank Ducheneaux reviewed records and spoke with involved parties. Shawnee County QEO employment chair William Bradshaw also found no basis for the charge. The Barge Canal carries about 3,800,000 tons of cargo annually and sees growing pleasure boating use on its 527 miles.
A town notices fines for multiple traffic offenses including speeding in 20 and 30 mph zones, illegal parking and improper driving. Names and addresses accompany each entry, with penalties ranging from 2 to 25 dollars and several cases involving driving or parking infractions. Several accident reports list locations in Tarkbin City with varying damage to vehicles.
President Johnson invited India's new prime minister Indira Gandhi to Washington to discuss urgent shared problems and potentially keep the Feb 1 visit date set by Lal Bahadur Shastri. He acknowledged her busy start and offered to reschedule if needed. Gandhi indicated willingness, but faces domestic political pressures.
A 11 year old boy on an offense pass from the Boys Industrial School in Topeka was picked up by police Wednesday night after he attempted to stab his 13 year old sister. The knife cut through a coat and other clothing but caused no injury. The youth will be returned to Topeka. The incident occurred at the family home about 8 p.m.
Harold E Holt is named prime minister after Sir Robert Menzies retires at 71. Holt, 57, has long been Menzies’ ally, serving as deputy Liberal leader since 1956 and federal treasurer since 1958. He will head a Liberal Country coalition and resume leadership after a long political career beginning in 1935.
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