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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1972
Page
2
A brief notice from the Garden City Telegram dated Saturday July 29 1972 highlights filling the Saturday edition’s Other Views page. Lively opinions and local commentary sought from readers on topics of community interest.
Kansas candidates tout tax reform but the Sunflower state faces a cautionary tale from New Jersey. The New Jersey legislature defeated a plan to shift school funding to a statewide property tax and a high income tax, despite promises of easing local property burdens. The Salina Journal notes Kansas already has a personal income tax and an existing school equalization plan, so political miracles are unlikely.
Coffeyville police crack down on cyclists who break traffic laws while a 12 year old rider was killed in a nearby city for riding through a stop sign. Police chief James R Colwell urges reading Ordinance on Bicycles and distributing copies. A 25 cent bike license covers ownership and theft recovery. Violations carry fines up to 50 dollars or 30 day impoundment.
Nixon’s past psychotherapy visits become a political flashpoint as the Eagleton discourse prompts questions about Nixon’s own treatment. Dr. Arnold Hutschnecker recalled treating Nixon briefly for medical issues and offered praise of Nixon’s intellect, while contemporaries and aides disputed the depth of mental health concerns.
Kansas state aid to local schools fell from 129.2 million in 1969-70 to 122.5 million last year, a 6.7 million drop and a continued decline expected. Aid now funds 32.6 percent of local education, down from 37.8 percent three years earlier, shifting costs to taxpayers while districts vary widely in wealth and costs. A legislative committee works on revamping foundation finance laws as court cases challenge heavy reliance on local levies.
Published daily except Sunday and certain holidays by The Telegram Publishing Company at 410 N. Ith Garden City Kansas 67846 Fred Brooks editor Roy Allman Ad Manager John Frazier Managing Editor TELEVISION 276 3233 Second class postage paid Local and area college students 12.36 Serviceman 16 per year or 1.50 per month Associated Press rights reserved and exclusive local news use.
ART BUCHWALD reports a new grassroots group named Democrats for McGovern opens a storefront on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House. Leader Partridge Wankleman says the movement targets undecided Democrats, solicits endorsements, and promises to let supporters vote the Democratic ticket while backing McGovern.
Kansas City report notes rising demand for beef worldwide and in the United States, driven by population growth and higher consumption. It explains that while meat output grows, pasture limits constrain beef expansion, and grain use and feed crops must rise to support more cattle and poultry.
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