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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
3
A Kansas extension article warns homeowners to clear debris, disconnect spark plugs, and avoid fueling hot mowers to prevent injuries. It then covers alfalfa timing for quality and yield, noting best cutting just before bad stage and four to six weeks before frost to maintain stand and future yields, plus hog comfort with ventilation, sprinklers, shade, and temperatures for optimal growth.
Si las Spencer Griffin, 55, has spent over half his life in prison and faced a fifth felony sentence for armed robbery. Asked whether he would take life or 25 years, he said life would keep him out of trouble, and the judge granted his wish. Rhode Island marks Independence Day twice a year, May 4 and July 4, noting independence from Britain in 1776.
Kansas State veterinarian notes a surge in horse ownership surpassing 100000 with a total value near 30 million dollars. He warns that feet need regular care due to winter neglect and hobbyist riding on harsh surfaces. Proper trimming, shoeing, and veterinary-farrier cooperation are advised to prevent season-long unfitness.
The Go Getters 4H Club opened its May session with the song God Bless America. Mary Dechant was absent as president with Donnie Keller acting in her stead. 27 members answered roll call and details covered include the council report, camp dates July 15 to 18, a call for two boys to help at the 4H Building, and plans for the Western Kansas 4H Horse Show Rodeo and Queen Contest in Garden City on June 7.
The LH Advisory Group in Manhattan reports the State 4 H Advisory Committee meets at Kansas State University through tomorrow. Members from nine county Extension offices join state staff to review the Sunflower State 4 H program and discuss new projects events literature and policies.
The article explains USDA labeling rules for federally inspected meat and poultry. It notes that half truths mislead consumers and outlines common reasons labels are rejected, such as unqualified promises like guaranteed or best buy and misrepresented weights or visuals. It emphasizes the need for clear, accurate statements and proper labeling details.
The article discusses packaging label requirements for meat products, focusing on net weight visibility, and rejects claims like kosher or Canadian style unless production origin and federal inspection details are clearly shown. It notes penalties for misleading style claims and emphasizes consumer reliability in Made in USA statements.
A Madison building firm spent 445 dollars to rent crew and equipment to sandblast and remove the lettering "Class of 1969: We're Number One" from 68 feet up Madison East High School's smokestack. Earl Powers, superintendent of building maintenance, said he did not know how the painters reached the height but promised to hire the painters.
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