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Newspaper

Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1959

Page

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Compromise Seen On Missile Issue

Washington report says Secretary of Defense McElroy plans to back continued Nike-Hercules and Bomarc missiles at reduced outlays. The move would balance defense against bomber threats with rising concerns over missile attack chances as McElroy reviews Nike Zeus progress. Eisenhower said a full missile field survey should finish within ten days.

Washington Neil H. McElroy Eisenhower T McElroy McElroy

Markets show mixed yields and army air force missile debate

A market report from local produce and farmers elevator notes steady to higher cattle and hog prices in Kansas City with calf, canner, and sow categories detailed. Separate item outlines ongoing Nike Hercules versus Bomarc missile debate, noting ranges 85 miles and about 200 miles with potential 400 miles discussion in military committees.

Air Force Wisha Kansas City

Local notices from The Telegram feature memberships and theft report

Donald Lobmeyer of Star Route is named to junior membership in the American Milking Shorthorn society as announced by secretary W E Dixon. Claude Owens reports a theft of a Black and Decker drill from his shop between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Kenneth Lighty, a freshman at Anderson Indiana College, earns a major letter in track after a 1958 Grant County High School graduation, competing in low and high hurdles and the relay. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Rolly Lighty.

Donald Lobmeyer American Milking Shorthorn Society W. E. Dixon Claude Owens Kenneth Lighty Anderson Indiana College Lighty Grant County High School Rolly Lighty N. Simpson Ulysses

House approves defense funding shifts amid Bomarc Nike moves

The House passed a 59.848 billion defense bill reducing Bomarc funds by 162.7 million while preserving 95 million for Nike-Hercules. Senate panel had cut Nike extensions. House added 200 million to Nike Zeus to speed development. Total appropriations ended 399.861 million below Eisenhower’s request, with Navy carrier cut and antisubmarine programs boosted.

House Appropriations Committee Senate Armed Services Committee Senate House Appropriations Committee Eisenhower Navy

Holcomb Schools Set Annual Meeting Friday

The Holcomb Consolidated schools plan their annual meeting in the school auditorium at 8 p.m. Friday. Key actions include budget approval and election of two board members. Terms of Franklin Oldweiler and Adrian Small expire Friday.

Holcomb Consolidated Schools Franklin Oldweil Adrian Small

Docking Speaks At Boys State in Wichita

Gov George Docking urged Kansas youth to pursue practical government work at Sunflower Boys State in Wichita. About 600 delegates, high school seniors, heard that real governance comes from inside operations, not classroom theory. Boys State governor Gary Zukav named seven supreme court justices, with Bill Isenhour as chief justice and six associates from across Kansas.

Wichita George Docking Sunflower Kansay American Legion Gary Zukav Pittsburg Supreme Court Bill Isenhour Kansas City Dick Israel Hutchinson Jon Neary Bob Dolgett Topeka Chip Jackson Bill ‘Heep Douglas Gates Merriam

Bitter former informer faces neighbor hostility in Chicago

Joseph Poskonka once labeled a Communist. under Congressional testimony he admitted being an FBI informer. Neighbors recall years of hate and shunning while Poskonka laments ignorance and isolation. His wife and some locals blame personality over the red label.

Chicago Joseph Poskonka FBI Poskonka

Street names changed to help youngsters at Fort Devens

Fort Devens Mass AP reports three Army post street names were altered to be easier for youngsters to spell Fredericksburg became Pine Chancellorsville became Elm and Detroit street became Walnut an Army officer cited kindness to children as the reason for the change published Wednesday night

Fort Devens Mass Fredericksburg Pine Street Chancellorsville Elm

Gardenia City Hospitals Admits Several Residents and Births

In Gardenia City today admissions include Mrs. A. G. Algrim Mrs. Beatrice Ann Herrera Mrs. H L Dunlap Jr Mrs. Melvin Fry Mrs. Royce McVey Anthony L Beeson Alberta L Beeson Rodney Roy Kirchoff and Mrs. Mary Bessie Duvall Mrs. Paul S Parker Charley A Salmans and Mrs. Angel Carrion plus Arlin Alexander and Leslie Russell. At St Catherine Mr and Mrs Royce McVey welcomed a 6 pound 2 ounce daughter at 2 29 p m and Mr and Mrs Melvin Fry a 10 pound 8 ounce son at 3 12 p m today.

Admissions A. G. Algrim Jones Beatrice Ann Herrera Tayor H. L. Dunlap Jr Gardenvale Melvin Fry Evans Royce McVey Hazel Anthony L. Beeson Scott City Alberta L. Beeson Rodney Roy Kirchoff RFD Mary Bessie Duvall N. ‘Sth Paul S. Parker Parkwood Charley A. Salmans Angel Carrion Arlin Alexander Ulysses Leslie Russell Muberry Lyle B. Wakefield Onkling St. Catherine Lam

Traffic Accidents Across City Report

Yesterday Grace Nettrouer of Imperial Rt collided with a tree on N 13th near 600 block. Norma Collins of Fort Worth Tex and Mary Ann Bloodhart of Burnside Dr involved in a parking lot collision at Ideal Food Store.

Grace Nettrouer Imperial Rt N. 13Th Norma Collins Ft. Worth Tex Mary Ann Bloodhart Burnside Dr Ideal Food Store

Docking Says No Buyer Admits Fight With Beatty

TOPEKA AP Gov George Docking said he has had no important differences with Marion Beatty Kansas Corporation Commission chairman He suggested rotating the chair but left the decision to the commission Meanwhile reports have cited friction between Docking and Beatty. LAS ANGELES AP One of the key witnesses in a California probe of underworld influence in boxing was severely beaten in Northridge Leonard promoter at Hollywood Legion Stadium suffered a severe head wound police say a gallon chlorine jug was used Leonard’s wife said a hammer was also present in the garage Leonard testified Frank Carbo and Blinky Palermo pressured him for a cut of the manager’s share of welterweight champion Don Jordan He had police guard after the hearing.

Topeka George Docking Marion Beatty Kansas Corporation Commission Commission Docking Los Angeles Beatty Underworld California Jackie Leonard Hollywood Legion Stadium Northridge Los Angeles Leonard Mhany California Athletic Commission Frank Carbo New York Frank Blinky) Palermo Carbo Don Jordan Jeanne

Range Disputes Stir Ranchers In Idaho Lands Policy Clash

Western ranchers clash with federal agencies over grazing allotments on Boise National Forest and BLM lands. A rancher recounts cutting his 18,000 acre sheep operation to 1,050 acres, highlighting pressure from grazing cuts and land-use policies affecting cattle and sheep industries in the region.

Boise, Idaho Dave Little Idaho Boise National Forest Forest Service Emmett Bureau of Land Management BLM Howard E. Ahlskog

Mrs Duvall 77 Died After Stroke at St Catherine Hospital

Mrs Mary Duvall 77 of Garden City died late Wednesday at St Catherine Hospital after a stroke suffered hours earlier She was born July 19 1881 in Smithsville Mo and came from Waverly in 1918 She was married Nov 25 1908 Her husband died Nov 1 1952 Survivors include two daughters two sons two sisters nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Funeral is 2 pm Saturday at Phillips Chapel with Rev Leonard Cowan officiating Burial at Valley View Cemetery Rebekah lodge in charge of graveside rites West Virginia bird census notes total species over 250 across United States and Canada

Mary Bessie Duvall St. Catherine Hospital Smithsville Waverly Muu Raymond Huffmaster Lois Riggs Garden’ City Lester Santa Ana Calif Iva Castro Valley Cailif Catherine Th' Thomasen Ida McGeehee California Phillips Chapel Leonard Cowan Valley View Rebekah Lodge

Riots and Martial Law Shake Guayaquil Ecuador

Gunfire tore through Guayaquil as troops chased looters during a two night riot linked to funeral services for civilians killed in clashes. A curfew was imposed and martial law declared amid Communist appeals for unity against a perceived dictatorship.

Guayaquil Ecuador Camilo Ponce Communist Party Great Front of Popular and Democratic Unity

Death notice for Sidney F Cornelius former Garden City resident

Sidney F Cornelius born October 20 1897 died at Fort Stanton New Mexico. He lived in Garden City from 1945 to 1957 then moved to New Mexico. Survived by widow Vella stepson Robert Petters Air Force two sons Ferris OKC Dearrell Buena Park CA two daughters Jean Franklin Amherst TX Jewell Baker Houston TX two sisters Faye Rogers Ropesville TX Nell Johnson Dothan AL two brothers S A Wichita Falls TX Ross Tucson AZ nine grandchildren five great grandchildren. Funeral 10 am Saturday Gordon Naylor officiating burial Valley View Cemetery.

Sidney F. Cornelius Garden City Fort Stanton N.M May Pearl Tex Church of Christ New Mexico Vella Robert Petters Air Force Ferris Houston Faye Rogers Ropesville Nell Johnson

Queen Candidate Loses Clothes In Pratt Pageant

Carolyn Bizar, a Miss Kansas contender from Kansas State College Pittsburg, had her wardrobe stolen in Wichita before a wardrobe change. Half the 13 contestants perform talent tonight, the rest in beauty attire. Gov. Docking to crown Miss Kansas with a $1,000 scholarship. Miss America bid in Atlantic City September. Sharon Whitacre of Mission participates. Parades and banquets mark the pageant buildup.

Pratt Kas Carolyn Bizar Kansas City Kansas State College Pittsburg Wichita George Docking Sharon Whitacre Mission Atlantic City

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Lindh Produce Co Army Farmers Elevator Kansas City Livestock Milo Aawecemee Barney Holcomb Schools Pull Nero Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus Claudius Drusus Boys State Antoinette Poskunkas Stockyards Hood Sald Masonic Lodge Earl Brown Bill Becquet Everett Miller Charles L. Renie Charles Schoonover Justin Fortune Andy Clark Arthur D. McGonigal Lester Harp Robert York Clyde Cook Joe Hibbs Marvin Knupp Marion Salmans Dean Sauceman J. O. Swearingen Masons Darrell Morrow JS Cake Time Elihu Allman Allman Duane Staley Tyrian Lodge Af&am Plains Gardenia City KCC Southwestern Bell Telephone Claude Moore Moore George Collins Tom Lysaught Kansas City Collins Lysaight ECC Harry Wills Kan John W. Dailey General Motors Mrs Mary Duvall West Virginia United States Canada Porto Viejo Pacific Coast Sidney Cornelius Ady Pine Allom Ment
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