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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1965
Page
9
Pope, a 22 year old sought for a Nebraska bank robbery and three slayings, was among college students who visited death row in the Kansas State Penitentiary last January, according to sociology professor Robert Keim.
City commissioners Jim Steward and GF Reed received badges at this morning's meeting to access properties and aid in emergencies. Steward distributed pens and praised the gesture. The world's largest outdoor concrete pool was drained ahead of schedule due to weather and water discoloration. tests show no danger, and completion is expected tomorrow. Pope, a McPherson College graduate, is tied to a Big Springs Nebraska bank robbery, with weapons found in his possession and an FBI-linked pistol used in the holdup. authorities describe him as a non-assertive student who later faced serious charges.
Kim Concannon, 47, of Eminence Road and 115 North Third, Finney County farmer and stockman, yesterday filed for the Garden City Junior College Board of Trustees. A Garden City High School graduate and Army WWI veteran, he serves on the Finney ASCS County Committee and chambers of veterans groups. He and his wife have a son, Jim, a KU sophomore. he says voters deserve a choice and that education must stay efficient.
Katherine Jones, wife of rancher near Holcomb and current Garden City Junior College Board of Regents member, filed yesterday to run for Garden City Junior College Board of Trustees. She holds a BS from Ottawa University and a masters from George Peabody College, has taught PE in multiple schools, and serves in church and civic groups.
Topeka AP reports Kansas traffic death log for June 18 1965 lists 24 hours to 9 a.m. Wednesday with 253 deaths in the year so far, compared to 249 in the same period in 1964.
The plan details construction cost about 420000 based on 30000 sq ft at 14 per sq ft. Architect fees 25200, site 21000, equipment 20000, future site near Center Street costing 13800. Bonds retire in 20 years with about 40000 annual outlay and taxes adjusted via state aid and unified district funding.
Gemini 4 veterans James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White II, aboard the Wasp, discuss their four day mission during technical debriefings after extensive medical testing. They recall White’s space walk and the capsule’s reentry as films of the stroll thrill viewers in Houston.
A.E. Gene Rudd age 37 filed Tuesday for the Garden City Junior College Board of Trustees. He is manager of Security Savings and Loan, KU economics and law graduate, World War II Navy veteran, and active in local civic clubs. He advocates urgent planning to build a needed junior college.
Weather forecast notes showers and thunderstorms tonight covering 40 to 50 percent of the area with lows in the 60s and south winds 10 to 20 mph. Thursday partly cloudy with 50 percent shower potential, south winds 10 to 20 mph and highs in the 80s. Sunrise 5 21 Sunset 8 04. Observed nearby readings show Dodge City 66 Emporia 66 Garden City 64 Goodland 57 Hill City 60 Russell 65 Salina 8 Topeka 67 Wichita 8
Fulton parking on the south side from Main to 2nd was rejected by a 3-2 vote. A unanimous decision approved a meeting with state highway officials to discuss a possible parking agreement. City to seek highway attendance and review cost sharing for street work estimated near a quarter million dollars.
City Commissioner G F Reed led a critique of Fleming Street’s poor condition at the regular meeting. A contractor’s visit was described as insufficient, with discussions of a seal coat or slurry seal and bids tied to W Fulton work under scrutiny.
The 16th Kansas Agriculture Business Industry Education tour will visit city on June 16 as part of a 32 stop statewide itinerary. Sponsored by the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce with Garden City Chamber of Commerce, Kansas State Teachers Assoc, and Kansas State Teachers College Emporia assisting, the tour aims to show teachers the potential of the Kansas economy, tour director Noble Drake said.
Washington AP reports the nation's crime rate for the first quarter of 1985 rose 2 percent compared with the same quarter in 1964, while big-city crime volume remained unchanged.
Knief, a 45 year old certified public accountant with Security Building offices, announces candidacy for Gar Knief in Garden City. A longtime resident, World War II veteran, former Army Reserve commander and past leader of local groups, he emphasizes upgrading the junior college as an economically sound asset for the town.
Garden Sass Gas Garden asserts most people prefer hearing the truth regardless of flattery, suggesting a blunt honesty stance. The remark emphasizes candor over sugarcoating in common discourse.
Finney County voters face a field of thirteen candidates for six trustee seats in Garden City. The top three vote getters will serve four years, the next three two years, with a public forum set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Church hosted by the Men’s Fellowship.
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