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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1960
Page
2
The last independent Cuban newspaper is taken over by its employer after workers refuse to print an editorial denouncing a “sinister international plot.” Castro’s government is pressed to tolerate criticism, but observers warn press control will worsen unemployment, rumors, and public mistrust as truth is increasingly censored.
A St. Petersburg reporter and photographer in a light two seat plane overflied five U S military bases in Florida under Eisenhower’s open skies policy. They stayed 2500 feet above airports and four miles from Cape Canaveral to avoid rockets and encountered routine jet activity during takeoffs. Readers accused them of aiding enemies and undermining a summit.
In Seoul the new government faces strange stirrings of counterrevolution linked to Rhee’s Liberal party and allied groups. The probe into the March 15 presidential ejection expands, sweeping former cabinet members and security chiefs, prompting resignations and fueling calls for immediate elections under a premier responsible to the National Assembly.
Drew Pearson asserts the U S administration showed confusion and deception in Paris and at home, detailing Senate doubts about truthfulness on U 2 flights. He cites inconsistent statements by State Secretary Herter and gaps in White House orders, highlighting a lack of coordination amid bid for peace.
Phillips Petroleum unveils a redesigned shield logo after 30 years, keeping the shield shape but adding white sixes on red and new typography on white. Stations across 35 states are updating signs and repainting about 20,000 outlets, with completion slated for 1960. Executed by an executive trademark committee formed in 1958.
Monroe Buzzard 66 of Quapaw Oklahoma was arrested in Joplin after a man was seen taking Memorial Day wreaths and flowers from Hillcrest Cemetery west of Galena. Police reported wreaths and flowers found in his car and he was jailed in Cherokee County for investigation.
A northwest farmer, long wary of progress, concedes electricity after a 250th anniversary event of Rural Electrification. Old-timers recall farm life lighted by lamp, a neighbor’s nod to ease after dark. The column blends small-town humor and family notes from Nebraska kin.
New York AP humor piece presents Rover the dog tired of family quips. Notes Rover’s laziness, appetite, and mischief with lines on dog food, guarding, vacations, and a mother in law as the joke pivot. Includes ads instruction for telegram want ads.
A four room single story farmhouse plan designed for efficiency and economy suits a young or retired couple. The 1,025 square foot footprint includes living room, bedroom, utility room, kitchen dining area and bath, plus 275 square feet for a carport or potential extra bedrooms.
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