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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1964
Page
1
Kansas City markets show cattle and calves supply tight for slaughter and feeder buyers. Slaughter steer prices around 2.40 to 2.50 per pound. barrows and gilts under 259 pounds weak to 25.40, over 250 pounds steady to weak. sows 1.25 to 1.60 range. Sheep about 4.00, not enough to test market.
New York AP said the stock market rallied sharply from the prior session’s decline with broad gains. Blue chips across steels, motors, airlines, chemicals, utilities, oils, equipment and electronics led, Dow and AP index higher, bond prices mixed.
Retired Army Maj. Gen. William F. Dean told the Leavenworth Times that a U S pullout from Viet Nam would erode U S prestige in Asia. He urged offensive action against the Viet Cong, urged cutting Viet Cong supplies, and noted Laos importance, while recalling his Korean War imprisonment and Medal of Honor. Dean, visiting his son-in-law Maj. Robert C Williams at Fort Leavenworth, was a 1935 36 Ft Leavenworth student.
Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon said Gov. William W. Scranton of Pennsylvania would be the Republican party’s next vice presidential candidate if Barry Goldwater wins the nomination. Nixon noted Scranton’s liberalism would balance Goldwater’s conservatism and provide geographic balance, while adding polls show potential for a strong ticket. He spoke at a Long Island testimonial for Rep. Steven Derownian and cautioned against any draft by delegates, predicting two weeks of pivotal campaigning ahead.
Garden City Police Chief Stal Kane appeals for aid after a Thursday fire destroyed the Paul Farr family home. Farr works in Illinois with a construction crew while Mrs Farr and five children stay with Mrs Clara Farr at 1400 A. Donations of clothing bedding cooking utensils and food are requested, with drop-offs at 1309 A or the police station for delivery. The children need sizes including 14 12 10 boys and 7 3 or 4 for girls, while Mrs Farr wears a 46 dress.
The Weather Bureau said a tropical low about 400 miles southwest of Miami would not become a tropical storm tonight. An Air Force plane from Hunter AFB, Savannah, Ga., would probe the system. Peak winds reached 35 mph, below the 39 mph threshold. The low was moving northeast, with no intensification evident. Havana reported 30 hours of heavy rains in Pinar del Rio.
Three year-old David Larson visiting from California climbed onto a stopped freight train near his grandmother's house in Eldora Iowa and rode six miles to Steamboat Rock. The train departed, stranding him until he was found by his mother and Hardin County Sheriff Lowell McCormick. The boy's adventure caused a tense search before a safe reunion.
Kansas traffic death log covers the 24 hours to 9 am Friday in Topeka. June 7, 1964 comparison shows 236 deaths for the year to date and 209 for the comparable 1963 period.
Lelyn J. Braun attorney joins Dale H. Corley firm at 114 W. Pine. Braun, Victoria High School alum, B A from Fort Hays State, L L B from Washburn, admitted 1959. Former Kansas Department of Revenue tax attorney and Topeka assistant city attorney. Married to Gladys with three children.
Terrence Turner opened a portrait studio at 1307 N. 7th just south of Garden City High School. He remodeled the building and added living quarters. Turner graduated from Garden City schools in 1958 and attended Oklahoma State University.
The Hollywood Hillbilly stage show featuring Col. Tim McCoy and a variety of acts will be presented here with matinee and evening performances. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows Lodge 45, the event is set for Thursday June 1 with another show on June 16 featuring curious nets performing animals acro bats clowns and novelty acts.
Chicago critics clash over Amos n Andy televised return with civil rights spokesmen condemning race stereotypes. The Defender editor warns of a “long hot summer” while others defend the program as harmless humor. Chicago Urban League notes limited understanding of race relations, and no demonstrators gathered as reruns air twice weekly.
Ira J. Kimmel 40 died after a brief illness at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital. Born May 17, 1924 in Simcoe Missouri he moved to Ulysses in 1947 and ran a TV radio repair shop. Survived by widow Ladonna and sons Marty Bee Alan Lee. Funeral Saturday 2 PM at Ulysses Assembly of God with Rev Jeremiah Hanley. military rites at Ulysses Cemetery. Also funeral for Mrs Geanie Rives scheduled in Kansas City. She died Wednesday in a Kansas City hospital. occupation practical nurse in Garden City. She lived in Garden City several years and moved to Kansas City about 10 years ago. A sister in California survives.
Garden City firefighters were summoned at 7 27 pm Thursday to 528 Summit the Raymond Hedrick home. They extinguished a kitchen blaze caused by a pan of grease that ignited curtains and spread damage throughout the room. Kitchen damage was extensive with smoke damage to the entire house.
A brief local notice states opening hours from 6 am to midnight for the Wheat Lands Motel Restaurant. The readable details emphasize a standard daily schedule at the establishment, marking the start of morning service and continued operation through the night.
Washington AP reports 1st Lt Ralph G Redmond of Topeka Kansas was identified by the Army as the officer killed Thursday in Vietnam by a land mine explosion. His widow Mrs Willette L Redmond of 1122 Lawrence St Topeka and his mother Mrs Letitia Redmond of 1028 Locust St Topeka are named.
Admissions list includes Mrs. Michael Smith of Garden City, Edith Hate of Taylor, Mrs. Elliott Dickey of 1507 North 8th, and Mrs. Wesley Grusing of Lakin. Dismissals show Bradélape O. Gullen of 104 North and Kevin Lyn Brungardt of 913 North 2nd.
In a Hoc Tap article distributed by Pekin s New China News Agency, North Vietnam accuses Khrushchev of sacrificing world revolution to Moscow policy. Deputy Premier Pham Hung says Khrushchev pushes Soviet led division of labor, harms other Communist nations, and favors the Soviet Union while withholding aid.
HOLLYWOOD AP A 1949 tale recalls Peter Cholley and Miles McDonnell vowing to meet again in 15 years at the Hollywood and Vine corner. Shelley flew from Boston to find his classmate Miles McDonnell, now a Winter Park attorney, disguised to avoid recognition. The wager linked their Rollins College days and a gag about a 1963 income penalty for no-show.
A birth report lists a son to Michael and Christine Smith at 707 Garden City Ave on June 4 at 8 01 am weighing 7 pounds 11 1 ounces and a daughter to Eliott and Sarah Dickey at 1507 N 8th on June 4 at 5 15 pm weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce. Additional birth: a son to Clifford and Laura Mulligan at 312 W Fair on June 4 at 9 35 am weighing 9 pounds 5 14 ounces. County Civil actions include Wilbert Mueller of Dodge City waiving preliminary hearing on not supporting and bound over to District Court, with $500 bond in lieu. Lucio Hernandez of Deerfield appealed after a 30 day sentence and $100 fine plus $38 25 costs for drunken driving. appeal to district court with $250 bond. Police arrests include Horace Nicholas Herring of 1301 AD for drunkenness and Gary Lee Beebe of Wichita for drunkenness.
Thursday around 5 10 p m a truck driven by Roney Lee Stenzel of Gardendale and a car driven by Kenneth Francis Dreiling of 901 N 8th sustained minor injuries in the 1200 block Fulton. Friday at 9 20 a m in the 100 block E Laurel two cars driven by Jacob Heil of 305 N 8th and Mrs Morton D Chance of 1403 N Main with minor injuries or none were reported.
Briar Hill Inc. deeds transfer several Briar Hill Addition parcels to Gordon A. Lee et ux and Joseph R. Woolman et ux, detailing lots across blocks 3 4 5 6. Marriage license issued for James Troy Stovall 24 Sublette to Heremonegilda Mary Rayas M4 Garden City.
U S and Vietnamese special forces conducted a three day scorched earth operation west of Tay Ninh along the Vaico Oriental River. About 1,009 tons of rice and numerous livestock were destroyed. The raid involved 25 U S helicopters and 25 armed and 10 troop carrying aircraft with some 300 Vietnamese and 220 U S advisers.
In Allentown Pennsylvania the annual rope jumping contest for third graders faced a disruption as a wrist watch prize was exchanged this year. Norbert Brantley, nine years old, emerged as the standout participant despite the late change.
Washington AP reports Seafarers Union cautions lovers that a shipboard marriage may remain illegal when ashore. The article notes flags, port registries, and state or federal law affect validity. captains lack authority to marry, and some unions may be void or only bind by common law in certain states.
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