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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1960
Page
9
The article discusses the origin of the U S flag and the impending addition of a star for Hawaii next Monday. It surveys theories from the tea party story to a possible link with Washington family heraldry, noting the first documented reference to the Stars and Stripes on June 14 1777 by the Continental Congress.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon, the expected GOP presidential nominee, plans to campaign in every state and several times in some. Leonard W. Hall, Nixon's pre convention campaign chair, said the effort will be by airplane with trains for regional visits and includes radio and television spot programs and some half hour speech coverage. Hall noted his history as GOP national chairman and his prior service in Congress and as a Nassau County judge.
St Louis AP report says Bunny Ware a blonde ex dancer was arrested for lewd acts for the seventh and eighth times. Captain Doherty’s police acted and Circuit Court Judge Killoren ordered a hearing to decide why police should not be enjoined from further arrests. Bud Elliott, owner manager of the club, claims harassment and invasion of property as police disrupt her act.
Imperial weather data show 2.87 inches of moisture since June 4, with June totals varying across residents from over 4 inches to a low 0.12 in 1952. Rains delayed planting. pastures remain in good condition. Local notices include community visits, camp trips, and the death of Lloyd Speer followed by burial.
Fire broke out early today at El Rancho Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip. Police said the swank casino would probably be destroyed and that flames were out of control with no reported injuries. The cause was not immediately known as city and county fire crews battled the blaze.
AP reports at the American Symphony Orchestra League convention in Louis Donald Voorhees Allentown Symphony conductor says telecast symphonies are costly with limited audience appeal. He notes Bell Telephone Hour costs could cover a year of radio, film would need large audiences. Morton Gould calls TV a theater medium. Delegates back a pension plan for conductors and staff to be sent to leagues.
Paris AP reports Edith Piaf woke from a three day coma with manager Lou Barrier at her bedside. Doctors say Piaf is much improved after a crisis and continues treatment at the American Hospital for a recurrent liver ailment.
Sen. Andrew F. Schoeppel says protests against FAA rules show evidence of clever lobbying by a few, who have slanted information to sway public opinion. He defends FAA head Elwood R. Quesada, praising his resilience against calumny and attempts to force resignation.
Washington AP reports that twenty of the thirty one major milk states produce below the 1949 58 ten year average while total output stays just above that level. Missouri and Kansas are among those showing declines in government tabulations.
Gov. George Docking's limousine was stopped for speeding in Kansas City Kansas. Chauffeur Henry Hollis, 39, paid a $10 fine after clocking 59 mph in a 50 zone. Mrs Docking identified herself as the passenger.
AP reports Arthur K. Atkinson will retire as Wabash Railroad board chairman effective June 30 at age 68. He will stay on as a board member and handle financial duties for several Wabash subsidiaries after 38 years with the company, including service as president since 1947 and steady leadership as chairman.
Seoul accelerates plans for President Eisenhower visit as U S officials reportedly propose June 19 instead of the original June 22. Government spokesman Suk Hoon said no decision had been made and preparations are underway.
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