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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1963
Page
2
Editorial items from Garden City Telegram page four dated Wednesday July 24 1963. Includes opinions on local affairs and community issues with period voice and concise commentary.
An editorial contrasts American abundance with a culture of overpreparation and convenience. It argues that while domestic life feels easy through prepackaged foods and automated gadgets, the broader world remains unforgiving to the soft life. The piece cautions that easing comforts may erode resilience and thinking for society.
City manager reports the municipality is debt free due to ownership of electric and water utilities and the Gardendale housing project. Reserves fund street and sewer projects, off street parking development, and other improvements to serve the expanding urban area. Credits are given to city administration for efficient governance.
Beth Tedrow reports strong turnout for the Red Cross swimming program in Finney County. The first session enrolled about 750 to 800, with more than 550 signed up for a four week second term. Weather aided progress as many beginners advanced, and nearly all young volunteer instructors will stay on. Close to 60 joined the junior life saving course, promising more qualified swimmers and instructors in the community.
Postmaster General J Edward Day in Topeka said, based on current trends, his top Republican presidential contenders are Barry Goldwater, George Romney, and Richard Nixon. He predicted Nixon could unify the party amid a conservative liberal split. Day also critiqued Goldwater conservatives and noted the southern states’ tilt toward Goldwater. He spoke at a breakfast for mail users and planned a stamp ceremony in Atchison. Yellowstone Park holds the world’s largest geyser region with about 3,000 geysers and hot springs.
United States policy debate surfaces as President Kennedy contemplates a tax on foreign stock and bond issues and American direct foreign investments. Secretaries Dillon and Roosa resist, while Patman and Reuss press for tougher access to U.S. markets. The move follows Treasury concerns, mounting dollar drain, and a July White House meeting.
The Garden City Telegram outlines subscription options including monthly carrier rates in town, 0c weekly for out-of-town carrier service, and yearly mail rates across Kansas counties. It notes publication daily schedule, motor carrier service, and school-year pricing for area students.
In St. Paul Kansas intruders broke a liquor store window by prying glass and stole a dozen fifths of whiskey along with some cash. Operator Mrs. Maxine Crager reported to Sheriff George Neely that the burglars left no obvious damage beyond their entry and exit.
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