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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1966
Page
3
The editorial staff responds to criticism over insufficient local event coverage. They note telegram staff time would be required for extended reporting, assert radio and TV gave little attention, and pledge better future coverage while thanking readers for their concern.
A community write up from Tribune highlights veteran state representative Jess Taylor's re election bid with reapportionment expanding his district. The piece notes campaign colors songs and the Taylor grandchildren performing. It also covers graduation milestones for Hap Geist of Scott City and his 17 children.
Boston AP reports Henry Hite, a 7 foot 2 inch man, travels for a meat packing firm and complains hotels place twin beds end to end to fit him. He jokes about growing pains, a pituitary shot refusal, and a lifelong tall-bench stereotype. He is married to Marty Bertoll and visits Chicago often. He recalls high school sports success and quirky hotel misadventures.
Scientists optimistic about reaching the Moon after a successful soft landing and cross nation discussions with Russian experts. Reports compare Luna IX and Surveyor, note US lead, and outline plans to build three more Surveyors while eyeing a 1988 lunar landing.
Subscription terms outline rates by carrier and location.Garden City carriers charge 1.55 dollars payable in advance. Other cities via carrier per week. Mail to Finney, Lane, Scott, Wichita and surrounding counties 9.00 per year. elsewhere 15.00 per year. Local students 6.00 for 6 months. Telegram motor carrier rules require publication-day deadlines by local carrier.
Washington AP James Marlow reports rising criticism of President Johnson as Viet Nam woes deepen. Polls show eroding public confidence and critics press for clearer national strategy while Congress and labor leaders grow wary. Inflation and Cold War pressures add to the strain. Johnson’s indirect approach to addressing critics may hinder his ability to rally support in a pivotal election year.
Democratic candidate Robert Docking told a Morris Committee picnic that government failures stem from human frailty not system flaws. He said many pitfalls could be avoided if people fulfilled duties to state and nation by working, voting, and participating to elect the best leaders.
President-elect Joaquin Balaguer said he may retain the Inter-American Peace Force in the Dominican Republic after his July 1 inauguration. The 8,500-man force, largely U S troops, would stay to resolve civilian disarmament and reintegration of former rebel troops, a process Balaguer described as ongoing.
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