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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1971
Page
8
At 1 p.m. the Dow Jones average rose to 92.60, while Chicago stock figures show mixed futures. Kansas City livestock report notes feeder steers and heifers mostly steady to lower, with round totals for cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep reflecting varied demand and weight classes. tomorrow’s estimates project 100 cattle, 2000 hogs, and 25 sheep.
The Rex Ladner liquor store at 1209 Hast Fulton was suspended for three days by the Alcohol Beverage Control board in Topeka. The suspension covers July 5, 6, and 7 and stems from a sale of liquor on credit when an employee accepted a pickup by a customer who promised a check later. An ABC agent witnessed the incident.
The 6 3 decision favored freedom of the press over government secrecy with justices Stewart and White casting pivotal votes. The ruling limits government over classified material, while dissenters Burger Harlan Blackmun warned the decision may rush publication. The Times and Post may proceed with Pentagon papers coverage, though justices stressed future cases will test the facts and security balance.
Don Towns, 28, of Garden City, was injured when his southbound pickup collided with Donald Patton, 22, of Lakin four miles southeast of Lakin. Towns suffered suspected broken neck, head injuries, jaw and arm injuries. Patton uninjured. Towns was taken by ambulance to St. Catherine Hospital. Towns works as service manager for Crossland Brothers for irrigation. he was en route to Clear Lake Ranch to repair a sprinkler system.
Dr B Charles Jenkins billed as the father of Triticale will speak at a Garden City field day. The event at John V Moler farm will feature six Triticale varieties, with tours at 10 am and 2:30 pm, sponsored by Fas Gro Seeds. Bread from Triticale will be served and USDA protection status noted.
Two former Hamilton County residents died in separate crashes. Rosemary Fehrenbacher 16, daughter of Howard and family, was killed in a one car crash near Kinsley Kansas. Harold L. Payne 43, former Bear Creek resident, was crushed when a tractor overturned at his farm near Elgin South Dakota. Funeral services held in Morristown and Kinsley.
Topeka AP report logs three fatalities in Kansas within 24 hours ending 9 am Thursday. The tally for July shows one death and two earlier fatalities not previously reported, with figures spanning 1970 to 1971.
Manuel Fierro head of the Kansas Human Needs Corporation and advocate for Mexican American rights in Western Kansas was served with an eviction notice for 1208 EK Chestnut in Virginian Courts. He promised to move from Garden City in August, resolving the dispute with landlord Krawy. Bettie Fierro, his wife, has lived in the Virginian Courts since January. Harry Martin, manager of the courts, had initially served him in late January but later withdrew it. Martin declined comment on the latest notice.
Garden City police arrested Frank Eugene Gray and Daryl Owain Dimitt after Gray was found riding a stolen motorcycle about eight miles southeast of Garden City. The bike valued at 1495 and three helmets were reported stolen from Calder Honda Service Tuesday night or Wednesday. Gray confessed Dimitt’s involvement. Dimitt was arrested on the way back to town.
Seven Garden City men completed the police reserve training and received graduation certificates in a City Hall ceremony. Mayor Ken Minster presented certificates as the new reserves trained under city police officers from March 1 to June 29, bringing the force to 22 officers. New reserves are Gregory L. Armstrong Joseph A. Dreiling Marvin G. James John L. Kester Albert L. Marker Raymond B K Roth and Larry Tarpley.
Jim D. Mills becomes a partner at a local law firm alongside A. M. Fleming Lloyd H. Haag Clifford R. Hope Jr and Joan D. Osborn. He has been active with the firm since July 1 1971. Dale E. Saffels a former member moves to Topeka to open a law office and chairs the Kansas Corporation Commission.
Hospital dismissals list includes Fred F Baum Lean James W Creager and Mrs Patrick Elliott plus Mrs Sam Mongeau and baby daughter. City wrecks Wednesday near Fulton involve Mrs Alden Skimmer Glenda R Ashby pickup trucks by Darrell V Douglas and Ned G Harmon with moderate damage. Police traffic notes show bonds forfeited for riding a motorcycle without a helmet and Douglas Eugene Wallace under a separate entry.
A Garden City column itemizes fines for motorcycle helmet offenses one way street violations and careless driving. Names and addresses include William Dillman 1466 EF Laurel Harry Morales 1805 Mike's Drive Ned Harmon Clyde Foster Clyde McCormick and Avro Cloper plus others with fines ranging from 10 to 50 dollars and jail or license suspensions. Also listed are marriage licenses for multiple couples in Garden City and surrounding towns.
Funeral notices report the deaths of Dennis J. Wendier 33 Scott City resident died Tuesday at St. Wran eis Hospital Wichita survived by wife Sara Hern don two children Kristopher and Kara and three brothers burial at Scott County Cemetery and Calvin Buren Evans 69 died Wednesday at St Catherine Hospital born March 13 1902 lived in Finney County 32 years member of Rock Island Masonic Lodge funeral Saturday Phillips White Funeral Home burial Valley View Cemetery service details provided
Mildred Hope retires after more than 30 years as executive secretary of the Santa Fe Red Cross Chapter. About 10 friends attended a Knights of Columbus appreciation dinner where she received a wrist watch and a 30 year pin. Tom Irving praised her service and urged continued volunteering. LeRoy Ajman presided, with Rev J Merion Kadyk delivering the invocation.
The amendment granting the 18 to 21 year old citizens the right to vote was ratified quickly, with Ohio approving 81 to 9 as the 38th state. President Nixon urged newfound voters to register and participate, noting about 11 million will join the electorate with millions more under 25 becoming eligible by 1972.
Good will drive by the GI Forum Ladies Auxiliary to help the Sandoval family after a Sunday morning fire at their rented home on Sea Street killed Rosendo Sandoval while rescuing his two older sons. The two younger children and the mother escaped. donations of clothing and furniture pour in. A fund at Fidelity State Bank has raised $64.50 to assist with housing and needs.
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