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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1957
Page
2
Editorial notes nighttime motorists on the Cimarron turning off US 166 face indecision as they seek Dodge City. A resident recalls five late-night knocks for directions, urging a modest sign under Cimarron 81 to show Dodge City distance, with a suggestion to advise travelers to stay in town.
A New Mexico justice was cited after he parked, exited his car, waved a white handkerchief, and signaled a radar unit to slow traffic. Police charged him with disorderly conduct, raising questions about enforcement aims and road safety.
Robert Bruce Shelton thanks Garden City Chamber of Commerce members as he steps down after four years as secretary manager. He praises community leadership, lists past presidents and devoted volunteers, and notes his intention to visit Garden City with wife Maxine and Roxanne.
Advertising and editorial staff names and titles appear with Associated Press copyright notice. Terms of subscription listed, postage rates shown for Garden City and surrounding Kansas counties, including Finney and Scott.
In a bitter backstage clash liberal Senators Wayne Morse Oregon and Paul Douglas Illinois dispute bypassing the Senate Judiciary Committee to debate civil rights. Morse resigns from a meeting after defending his change of stance while Douglas accuses him of betraying the cause. Colleagues urge reconciliation as the group weighs next steps.
The text presents a Bible verse from Matthew 7 74 and a prayer asking God to guard against small faults. It emphasizes that what matters to God should matter to the individual and pledges to seek God’s will for Christ’s sake. The prayer ends with Amen asking for divine guidance and strength to stand firm in righteousness.
A Phoenix Gazette letter from a 10-year-old Barbara Blake complains the ice cream man goes too fast. She says by the time she gets money the vendor has passed her house and suggests he go slower to give children time to buy. The note reflects concerns about pace and access for young readers.
Dr Carl Lundquist executive secretary of the Lutheran World Federation says the Lutheran church in Russia has survived and is showing great virility and high attendance. He notes progress in Russia despite overwhelming odds as he discusses church resilience.
A mosaic of small town life with sunflower concerns, a National Guard warrant officer Ben Morrison a railroad engineer, wartime service in the Persian Gulf Command, watchmaking study, and rental property management. Delbert Shields mentors in printing and leads Oberlin Herald operations. A five year old’s dress, Linda Purdy, and a belated Father’s Day note alongside a dandelion tribute close the snippet.
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