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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1957
Page
2
The Agriculture Department notes a 0.4 percent price rise from mid April to mid May while Benson brothers share farm news. The piece criticizes overreliance on statistics and argues that in rural areas people care about simple, immediate farmyard measures like the rain gauge and the price of basic goods rather than complex reports.
A Kansas author notes traffic deaths at 194 this year, down from 244 last year, crediting early improvements before May 1 speed limit enforcement. He compares Oklahoma’s rise to 262 deaths and argues speed limits are not the sole solution, urging Kansans to finish the job started.
The five year old receives a kindergarten certificate while teachers switch roles as students. Local families discuss fairs, humor about friends with young children, and planned moves as Sam Butterfield objects to a bachelor Chamberman hire.
DREW PEARSON reports from the Tirante off Groton on life inside a submarine. The crew of about 50 lives in cramped space with tight routines and careful leadership. The article highlights the stealth, dangers, and disciplined rhythm of undersea service amid international tensions.
The Garden City Telegram masthead and staff listing show editors Paul Murphy and Marvin Smith, with advertising manager M W. McFarland and mechanical superintendent Russell Eliott. Subscription rates are provided for various districts, including daily carriage in Garden City and mail options across Kansas and nearby states, under Associated Press affiliation.
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