Inflation to be key issue in 1960 campaign
President Eisenhower said inflation will be a main issue in the 1960 presidential race. He noted new legislation creating a temporary debt ceiling and projected paying off a large national debt, while stressing no point in a summit without adequate advance preparation and no confirmed government forecast of a 3 percent rise in the consumer price index in 1960.
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Assessors probe Garden City population amid evasive answers
The city and county population likely near 12 000, but many residents avoid revealing home occupancy to assessors. With assessment moved to fall, tax bills will lag actual values by about 11 months, and the Telegram plans a 4th of July edition. A local tale recounts a Garden Citian using an evaporative cooler on a car, soaking riders and prompting talk of terry cloth seat covers.
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Steel Union Ends Wildcat Strikes as Talks Resume
NEW YORK AP United Steelworkers ordered an immediate end to scattered wildcat strikes idling more than 20 000 workers amid broader talks with 12 largest steel companies after President Eisenhower urged a two week extension of the current contract. Union president David J McDonald led four negotiators seeking a new deal with major producers while pledging to withdraw unauthorized picket lines and resume operations. talks were to resume with two sessions daily after a weekend recess with the industry demanding no hike in total employment costs and the union seeking about 3 10 per hour wage rise in April.
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Luebke Named West German President in 1950s Vote
Heinrich Luebke, 64, agriculture minister and CDU member, was elected president of West Germany after a late party decision. He defeated Carlo Schmid and Max Becker in the electoral college, winning 526 of 1 038 votes, six above the needed majority, in Berlin.
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Gas firm seeks 9.4 percent rate hike
Washington AP report: Northern Natural Gas Co. of Omaha, serving 33 utilities in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota, petitioned the Power Commission Tuesday for a 9.4 percent increase in wholesale natural gas rates. Topeka AP: Kansas nonfarm employment was about 552,200 in mid May, up 9,500 from a year earlier, with unemployment estimated at 21,300 as seasonal industry hiring rose and May 1958 figures showed a drop.
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Monkeyshines Persist As Monkeys Evade Zoo Officials
Monkeys that escaped from Finnup Park in April remain at large near Santa Fe streets, with a monkey posse chasing them. Park officials say the animals are shy, rarely bite, and could return home when cooler weather arrives, as the public worries about the wandering apes.
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Governor Earl Long Faces Divorce and Health Crises
In Covington Louisiana Governor Earl Long 63 fighting illness and divorce amid political turmoil. State police guarded his room as doctors managed mild strokes while he conducted business and telephoned allies. Mrs Long countersued seeking $2500 monthly alimony after a recent new claim of threats. the dispute unfolds amid an election campaign.
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Harvest Progress Report for Kansas Wheat Crop
The Kansas wheat harvest is about two thirds complete with scattered showers statewide. As of June 27, 65 percent of the crop had been combined, ranging from 12 percent in the northwest to 94 percent in the central region. Winter barley and oats harvests are under way, with spring barley in the southern half progressing.
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Courthouse to Close Friday for 4th of July Holiday
Finney County Courthouse staff will get an extra day off Friday as a 4th of July holiday. With the holiday falling on Saturday and the courthouse normally closed, county workers are granted an additional day off. Citizens are advised to conduct any county business tomorrow.
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Finney County Sees Valuation and Population Milestones
Finney County reports a new high in assessed valuation totaling 43,195,142 dollars, up from 1958 and a gain of 1,874,086. Population reaches 18,000 for the first time since 1954, with Garden City listed at 14,086 residents, a rise from 10,623 last year.
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Jane Collins
Garden City
Soviet Leader Konfronts Peace and Berlin at White House
In a seven minute White House briefing President Eisenhower and Soviet Premier Kozlov discussed Berlin and world peace. Kozlov praised the meeting as wonderful and urged a strong secure peace while signaling future talks. Raises for county officials were announced alongside the backdrop of Cold War diplomacy.
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Hearing Set On Rezoning In Downtown Block
A public hearing is planned by the Metropolitan Planning Commission tomorrow at 6:00 am in the city hall council room to consider rezoning the east half of the block between Chestnut and Laurel from residential to commercial to support a proposed parking area for the Idea Food Store run by Blakemore Bros. Also discussed will be zoning issues at the US-150 and Garden City Railroad junction. The session includes a review of local intangible valuations and population shifts across several townships with Garden City and Garden Township showing growth while Garfield and Pleasant Valley dip.
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Crash Toll May Mount In Okinawa Schoolhouse Fire
A US Air Force F100 Super Sabre crashed into Ishikawa's primary school in NAHA Okinawa killing 16 and injuring 112 with over 200 homeless. Pilot Capt Joan G Schmitt Jr parachuted to safety. Brig Gen Dale Smith said the plane could not be controlled even with the pilot aboard. Ten dead and 102 injured were students. the crash sparked fires in more than three houses and risk of more deaths remained with 19 critical injuries.
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