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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1957
Page
2
Cape Canaveral witnesses the Atlas intercontinental missile launch that rose cleanly then exploded in a fireball at 2 38 p m. Hundreds of spectators observed the dramatic failure and the Air Force noted valuable data gained despite the mishap.
Rescue workers press on for miner Frank Putnock trapped 100 feet below after shale slide in Shamokin area. Union official notes continued hope and the chance of a survivor as fresh digs and daily delays shape the weekend rescue amid ongoing gas and rock recovery efforts.
An old wooden oil drilling rig, built from scavenged parts, stands at one end of Boomtown at the Semicentennial Exposition in Oklahoma City. A contrasting modern steel rig rises at the other end. Sam Shivay of Anderson-Prichard Petroleum says matching Lib-style pieces was hard, sourcing beams from Drumright and Oilton areas.
Meade county clerk for 20 years George C Derby, 76, died after an automobile accident near Plains. A Sublette resident since 1886, he was survived by his widow, seven daughters, two sons, 26 grandchildren, eight sisters, and one brother. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
A 13 hour Senate session saw a sweeping farm money bill advance with a 3.609 billion dollar package for farm programs and 5.38 billion for miscellaneous agencies plus 2.89 billion for Labor Health Education and Welfare. Despite a strong farm policy win for the Eisenhower administration, negotiations with the House continue over soil bank extensions and reserve payments through 1958 crops.
A freight collision near Rocky Ford Colorado killed twelve people and injured several others. Federal and state agencies, including the Interstate Commerce Commission and Colorado officials, launched inquiries into the worst road accident in state history.
A Topeka mother argues it is better for youths to work at night than roam the streets. Roy Warkentin, state labor commissioner, notes child labor laws banning under 16 from working before 7 a.m. and after 6 p.m. are in force but not actively enforced.
Memoir of Dr. Winsor V. Morrison who, despite leaving school early, earned a medical degree in Tennessee after a long Ozark-to-Memphis journey. He advocates raising child labor age to 18 for hazardous work and urges reforms to allow youths to work after 6 p.m. The piece notes inspectors and policy debates, with Morrison recounting obstacles and a mother arguing for more work opportunities for teens.
Graveside services were held today for Juanita G Martinez stillborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer T Martinez of Lakin The infant was born at Lakin hospital yesterday Surviving are parents a half sister and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Mike Gonzales of Lakin
A 1952 Washington item recounts Sgt John Mooney, Ike’s loyal valet, and a group from Coppessville Maryland visiting the White House. Mooney, noted for devotion to the President, faces a missing monthly report issue as the Press Policy Chief seeks office supplies to restore filing. The White House entourage, including Councilman Staverman, underscores the intimate staff bond during Ike’s tenure.
Airman Second Class Jaine N Austin, guardian Frank Pennington, 303 N 12th, promoted at Sewart AFB Tennessee where he serves in the 345th Troop Carrier Squadron. He has been at Sewart since last November. Southwest Carpet and Tile Co to give away 1000 dollars in prizes during a 3 day open house starting tomorrow. Fry Equipment Co appointed authorized dealer for Allis Chalmers and Gleaner Baldwin in Garden City area. Police Chief Mitch Geisler returns after three months at the FBI National Academy and 30 pounds lighter.
Robert Logan and Gerald Evans, both from local troops, received Eagle awards along with twenty four Scouts earning the Eagle and two receiving the Silver Explorer award. Council officials Ken Hendrickson and Herbert Etrick attended, with Ralph McCue presenting awards.
President Eisenhower hosted a breakfast for 40 House Republicans, in a bid to push his legislative program. He, recovering from a stomach illness, enjoyed juice and eggs and avoided bacon, as he met lawmakers and discussed school construction measures amid party unity concerns.
Local market notes show mixed receipts and futures for eggs, corn, and wheat. Chicago and Kansas City prices reflect gains from rainfall and harvest delays, with cattle and hogs varying in demand and price movements across regional trades.
In New York the stock market advanced toward an additional 1957 peak amid active trading with about 2.8 million shares changing hands. Rail issues lagged the upbeat trend as gains spread across sectors and regional indexes showed modest improvements. Burns arrived in Cairo to discuss Egypt Gaza tensions alongside Israeli and U S discussions, with several rail firms and utilities contributing to the broad rise.
Forecasts predict generally strong winter wheat yields across eastern Kansas and parts of the northwest if weather cooperates. The June crop estimate stands at 101,680,000 bushels, up from a month prior but still the smallest since 1995 and about 29 percent below last year. Average yield expected around 20 bushels per acre, higher than last year’s 15.6, with Western Kansas posing harvest challenges due to low yields and lodging or flooding in the southeast and central areas.
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