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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1964
Page
2
A compact note appears in the Telegram diary style discussing garden topics and editorial stance. It mentions community upkeep, plant care tips, and a call to civic involvement. The piece emphasizes practical gardening advice alongside local interest concerns.
Golden City residents should welcome a proposed tax levy reduction for next year. While a lower tax rate is good, expansion needs such as a new city hall and improved drainage in Jones Ave and E Fulton require spending. The city emphasizes sound fiscal management as it grows and adds services like police, parks, and street maintenance.
A Republican led ad hoc committee formed by five House members including Bob Dole aims to probe alleged wrongdoings by congressmen and their employers. Critics argue a bipartisan panel would yield more credible findings, noting scrutiny of Rep Bill Miller and a consultant's review of 275 names linked to Bobby Baker.
Hal Boyle notes remarks aimed at single women stir jokes about aging and marriage. The piece cites bars and office gossip about Esmerelda, teasing that men value steadiness and employment while women face Cinderella fantasies and unhelpful advice. Teen spending hits 11 billion yearly with a forecast of 2 billion by 1970.
Drew Pearson reports on Israel's Sea of Galilee to Negev irrigation line, a striking blue ribbon through desert hills. He notes wartime tensions with Arab neighbors, guards on the shoreline, and international funding while detailing pumps, bunkers, and testing as nations debate the project amid looming conflict.
A lighthearted essay catalogues midsummer stresses from chores and weather to household annoyances. It lists unfulfilled plans for gardens and meals, sunburned kids, and nagging household fixes while noting a drift toward comfort and routine as August nears.
In Junction City Kansas a Dame rally for John Montgomery drew 600 people despite initial plans for 200 and 400. C W Crites Montgomery campaign manager noted the crowd and the need to provide extra barbecue at the Geary County event for his Congressional bid in the 1st District.
The notice outlines subscription terms with varying rates for Garden City and other cities. It lists annual and monthly options, specifies carrier delivery in Garden City, and cites different prices for in-state and out-of-state locations, including college student discounts and mail options. The piece mentions multiple counties and cities such as Finney, Lane, Stott, Wichita, Greeley, Hamilton, and Kearny, and notes Telegram motor carrier service for publication-day delivery where local carrier service exists.
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