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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1963
Page
2
A July 27 1963 Garden City Telegram page includes editorial commentary on local issues. Reflections from staff writers discuss civic matters and community concerns, offering opinions in a concise column format typical of mid 20th century editorials.
The commission split on allowing dancing in taverns with motives cited. Opponents argued it harms community standards while supporters pushed for fair access. Additionally a parking change on East Cheatnut near the Telegram building shifts stalls from angle to parallel to reduce backing accidents.
Publication subscription terms state monthly carrier rates in Garden City at 1.55 dollars and advance payment. Weekly carrier rates apply in other cities. Mail rates list 9.00 per year in Finney and nearby counties and 15.00 per year elsewhere. Student rate 6.40 for a school-year. Second class postage paid at Garden City. Delayed wording notes local and carrier service requirements.
Drew Pearson reports that confidential White House briefings warned President Kennedy a long railroad shutdown could devastate the economy. A four week strike would strand commuters in New York Chicago and Philadelphia and halt some plants while longer stoppages could cripple harvest shipping raise prices and threaten drinking water and sewage systems in the Ohio Valley.
A railroad stoppage threatens chlorine delivery to downstream water systems and could cut U.S. gross output by 75 billion dollars if trains stay idle 20 days. Experts warn foreign suppliers may expand a share of the market while officials press to avert a prolonged strike.
A witty note recalls Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord and the saying Black as the devil Hot as Hell Pure as an angel Sweet as love The piece also notes Eclipse Party plans and Pope Paul election chatter with a family anecdote about the College of Cardinals voting for Pope initially.
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