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Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1955

Page

2

Washington Merry Go Huge Phone Firm Has Close Federal Contact

Washington column details AT and T influence in Eisenhower administration with FCC ties and ex AT and T executives in government posts. Notes private handling of landline systems, post and park services sales to AT and T affiliates, and a Justice Department antitrust stance softened by defense pressure. Mentions related personnel moves and partisan Senate vaccine debates.

Washington American Telephone and Telegraph General Motors Eisenhower Efficient Telephone Company Federal Communications Commission Defense Wilson AT & T Civil Aeronautics Defense Department Interior Department Pentagon Justice Department Western Electric Donald Quarles Bell Laboratories National Scurity Agency A. B. Clark R. K. Honaman Defense At& T Victor Cooley Southwestern Bell Donald Belcher Robert Burgess Stanley Dambroger Commerce Department Business and Defense Services Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Harold M. Botkin Office of Defense Mobilization Longline Co FCC John McConnaughy John Doerfer Wisconsin Richard Mack Florida

What Planning Means

KU's governmental research center issues an analysis by Lyle. Kyle. It distinguishes planning from zoning and calls for diverse planning commissions. It argues commissions should meet regularly, study all city issues, and represent broad community groups for a better city.

Lyle. Kyle Planning Commission

In Good Hands A Kansas State College Year in Review

A brief report by President Jim McCain from Manhattan outlines major year developments at Kansas State College. It notes 1065 acres added for the experiment station, the largest annual cost in land, a faculty land survey for 50 year research needs, a 7 percent enrollment rise, new Putnam Memorial Scholarships, upgraded student housing with bonds funding 492 married student dormitories, and funds for home economics and agricultural engineering buildings. The list emphasizes ongoing improvement over pursuit of bowls or playoffs, underscoring Kansas State as a leading agricultural and engineering school.

Kansas State College Jim McCain Manhattan Henry J. Putnam Memorial McCain Kansas State

Benson Pulls A Curtain On Closed Denver Conference

The Denver breuth conference ended with no decision and reporters kept out by Secretary Benson. An aide said reports could distort suggestions for political reasons. The censorship adds to cabinet secrecy critics call arrogance and mishandling of duties.

Denver Benson

Quips and Quirks Echo Across Kansas Papers

A collage of humorous lines from Kansas papers mentions cricket songs at Ohio State, potential Texas governor bets in 1956, wives with second-hand husbands, disposable cars, and blunt wisdom on opportunity and hangovers. Strong entities include Kansas City Star Pratt Vibune Wichita Eagle El Dorado Times Altoona Tribune and Ohio State University.

Ohio State University Kansas City Star Davy Crockar Texas Pratt Vibune

Local Newspaper Classified Notice Or Rights Statement

The text lists advertising and post office terms, AP rights for local news, and subscription rates for Garder City area and surrounding Kansas counties. It provides carrier and mail rates, plus classifications as class matter and watermarking at the Garden City post office.

Associated Press Garder City Finney, Lane, Scott Wishits Greeley Hamilton Kearny Grant

Mescalero Apache ponder starting a dude ranch

Mescalero Apache leaders including Wendell Chino discuss launching a high level dude ranch on the 719 square mile Mescalero reservation in New Mexico. The plan aims to lift income and education, improve employment, and sustain culture while expanding business ventures beyond traditional cattle.

Mescalero N.M Geronimo United States Far West New Mexico Wendell Chino Chino Reformed Church In America Arizona

Cryptoquip puzzle mentions and scrambled clues from 1940s page

Puzzle grid and clues list multiple cryptogram hints with numbers and letter fragments. It shows names, places, and terms like Russia city and Italian associations, concluding with a cryptogram caption and theme note about a clam bake for fun.

Prayer Excerpt Reflects Gratitude for Jesus as Redeemer

A religious snippet cites Romans 10 6 15 urging belief and confession unto salvation. It frames prayer thanking God for Jesus as Redeemer and example of godlike living, asking for gratitude and moral guidance.

Earth Jesus

Labor Secretary Attacks Reds Forced Labor At ILO Meet

U S Labor Secretary James P Mitchell denounced Communist forced labor as an atrocity and urged the International Labour Organization to act. Opening the 38th ILO conference, he said a recent ILO report on Red labor practices shocked him and called for a permanent ILO body with inspection powers.

Geneva Switzerland U.S James P. Mitchell International Labor Organization ILO Mitchell Organization

Bank Robbery Suspect Pleads Guilty Before Trial

Kansas City man Kenneth D. Carpenter once on the Ten Most Wanted list pleaded guilty at his trial date, facing a bank robbery and escape from federal custody charge.

Kansas City East Kenneth D. Carpenter FBI

Geronimo and Apaches amid education and identity concerns

A leader argues that Apache youths need schooling beyond eighth grade to survive in the future. He asserts the tribe can adopt white culture while preserving tribal integrity. He defends Apache progress and notes some Geronimo followers remain alive.

Geronimo China

Steinbeck on Responsibility in Juvenile Delinquency

The piece reviews John Steinbeck's Saturday Review editorial arguing that responsibility must be shared within families and communities. He contrasts modern youth crime with medieval group accountability, suggesting delinquency arises from weak intergenerational bonds and calling for renewed, firm social obligation to guide and restrain youths.

John Steinbeck The Saturday Review

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