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Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1961

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Eaotian Princes Agree to Union

In Zurich three Lao princes Roun Oum Souvanna Phouma and Souphanouvong agreed to form a national unity government and merge the three armed forces into a single force. They pledged neutrality for Laos and a cease fire while seeking a temporary government to be named by King Savang Vathana. No date set.

Zurich Switzerland Tre Laos National Union Roun Oum Souvanna Phouma Souphanouvong Wael Zits Tch’g Plush Tian

Dighton Street Hearing Set for Main Street Improvement

A public hearing on widening Main Street (K-23) from Walnut Creek Bridge north to Lincoln Street in Dighton was announced by Addison H. Meschke. The plan calls for a 49 foot road with curb and gutter on both sides from Lincoln to Cherry, and curb on the west with an open ditch on the east from Cherry to the bridge, all within current right of way. Residents may file written requests by Monday with the Division Engineer in Garden City or at the Dighton District Shop.

Main Street Walnut Creek Bridge Lincoln Street Dighton Addison H. Meschke Meschke State Highway Commission Lincoln Cherry Street Cherry South Garden City State ‘Highway “Commission P.O

Optometrists Attend 64th AOA Congress at Denver Hilton

Dr. R W Speckman from Garden City and family joined over 1500 optometrists and AOA members at the 64th annual American Optometric Association Congress held June 17 to 20 at the Hilton Hotel in Denver. Neney Dillon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lea Dillon, enrolled in Salt City Business College in Hutchinson in Secretarial and J B M Card Punch departments. Carolyn Roby of 510 Gth St earned a master’s in special work during University of Michigan commencement in Ann Arbor.

R.W. “Speckman Garden City American Optometric Association Hilton Hotel Denver The AOA Neney Dillon Lea Dillon Chestnut Salt City Business College Hutchinson Carolyn Roby Gth University of Michigan Ann Ar- Or

Javits Backs Berlin Stand in Senate Debate

Senator Javits urged the Senate to reaffirm firm U S backing for continued West Berlin support. He warned Mansfield's idea of an internationally protected free city could leave Berlin Communist and Germany divided. Javits emphasized preserving U S resolve with Russians on Berlin and other fronts despite risks. Ohio State University notes simple ice fishing gear suffices for winter angling with minnows or redworms as bait.

Washington Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Senate West Berlin U.S Mike Mansfield Montana East Berlin Javits Mansfield Germany United States New York Republican Ohio State University

Local produce market and Kansas City livestock results

Wheat and Milo prices move with small changes while Rye and Barley hold. Kansas City livestock report shows 300 cattle and 2,000 hogs with modest price shifts for steers, cows, sows, and lambs. closing investments list follows in New York.

Co-Op Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Steei

Oklahoma Sales Tax Debate Fires Oklahoma Legislature

Oklahoma City AP report details a heated session over Senate reapportionment and a proposed sales tax hike from two to three percent. House Speaker J D McCarty notes votes are not yet, with wavering lawmakers. Senate approves reapportionment by adding eight members amid sharp clashes on constitutional basis and justice.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Senate J. Howard Edmondson House J. D. McCarty McCarty Sam Sullivan Yates Land Tulsa Cleeta John Rogers Boyd Cowden Rogers

Freedom Riders Move Toward Jackson Amid Legal Delays

Segregation protests in Mississippi slowed by legal wrangling as more Freedom Riders travel from Berkeley to Jackson via Los Angeles and New Orleans. Arrests reach 140 with nine riders detained at Trailways terminal for breach of peace. notable figures include Wyatt Tee Walker Theresa Ann Walker and Milton Reid. Local court decisions loom as judges rule on habeas corpus and NAACP request.

Mississippi Jackson Berkeley Calif Los Angeles New Orleans U.S. District Court Sidney Mize Elizabeth Porter Wyckoff New York Elbert P. Tuttle 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Trailways Henry Schwarzchild Chicago J. L. Ray Schwarzchild Ray Wyatt Tee Walker Atlanta Southern Christian Leadership Conference Theresa Ann Walker Milton Reid Petersburg Virginia Christian Leadership Conference

Death of Walter Dinkel in Goodland area accident

Walter Andrew Dinkel 24 formerly of Garden City, killed in a one day crash ten miles south and two west of Goodland near Smokey Garden reservoir. Born August 22 1936 in Seot he moved to Garden City then to Goodland three years ago. Survived by widow Pauline of the home son Walter Jr two daughters Jane Lee and Julie Ann all at home father Andrew Dinkel Garden City mother Mrs Andrew Dinkel Goodland two others Frank Garden City and John Newton two sisters Mrs Bernard Scheppner Goodland and Mrs Lyle Emery Stockton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Walter Andrew Dinkel Goodland Garden City Smokey Garden Mr. Dinkel Seot Pauline Walter, Jr James Lee Julie Ann Andrew Dinkel Frank John Newton Mas Bernard Scheppner Lyle Emery Stockton

Matlock Loses By 49 Votes In National Convention

Atlanta AP report shows ten men elected as vice presidents of the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce, led by William Flynn of Trumbull Conn who won most states. Wayne Matlock of El Dorado Kansas finished 11th in balloting, 49 votes behind the winner Marshall W. Cobleigh of Nashua New Hampshire.

Atlanta U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce William Flynn Trumbull iConn Montana Hehuut Doug Blankenship College Park Kenneth D. Joynston Jr Seattle Wash Bob Carter Baton Rouge M. L Cobleigh

Stevenson gloom over South America tour discussed

Ambassador Adlai Stevenson left Washington amid gloom about South America yet optimism in governments pursuing Kennedy plans. After 18 days across 10 nations he reported most governments are aware of dangers, while anti American sentiment eases. He urged substantial funding for alliance for progress.

Rogota Colombia Adlair Stevenson Washington Today South America Kennedy U.S Echo -Military

Jaycees Cite 33 Members and 4 Chapters Across Nation

ATLANTA AP Thirty three members and four local Jaycee chapters were cited for their service to the organization and communities in the past year. Outstanding state vice presidents received Keith Up son Memorial awards Otto Knapherd of Lexington Missouri and Richard Gallion of Hutchinson Kansas were among them. Five first year members earned the Spoke award. The Kansas City Ma club was cited for the best grand project of the year.

Atlanta U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce Keith Upson Otto Knapherd Lexington Richard Gallion Hutchinson Kan Jaycee Robert K. Chisholm Wichita Kansas City

Take a Shot at Woodshedding at Barber Convention

Philadelphia article reports the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America holding its 23rd international convention. It highlights terms like woodshedding pitch pipe tag and afterglow, noting the organization’s 28,000 members in Canada and the U S with the convention drawing over 6,000 participants and teens as young as 16.

Philadelphia Steve Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Parade S.P.E Canada

Local Hospital Admissions and Births Listed at St Catherine

Admissions include Elsie Reitberg 112 W, Ethel Graves Healy, Clare Glenn Rt 1, Cynthia Smith 701 EB Walnut, Ivan Holmes 1213 Parkwood, Ned Solze 618 W Emerson, Tefffery Linenberger 1609 York, Clifford Mayo Rt 1, Steven Maupin 1222 Mulberry, Harold Faulconer, Cathy Richardson Blue Bird Court. Dismissals include Joe Winters 1308 B Chestnut, Don Waterson Dighton, Dayton Cox 204 N 9th, Clifford Hope Jr 1112 Gillespie, Nettle Hicks Fellowship Baptist Home, Derk Rojas Gardendale, Frank Delgado Holcomb, Ray Dumas 1301 New York Ave, Kathy Richardson Blue Bird. Births: Ivan Holmes and wife 1213 Parkwood a boy weighed 9 lbs 7 oz. Clarence Smith and wife 611 Garden City Ave a girl weighed 7 lbs 4 oz. More details truncated.

Wapie Ethel Graves Healy Clare Glenn Cynthia Smith EB. Walnut Ivan Holmes Parkwood Ned Solze W. Emer Tefffery Linenberger 1609 York Clifford Mayo Steven Maupin I Mulberry William Douglas N. Sth Harold Faulconer Cathy Richardson Blue Bird Court St. Catherine Joe Winters B. Chestnnut Don Waterson Dighton Dayton Cox Clifford Hope, Jr Gillespie Nettle Hicks Fellowship Baptist Home Derk Rojas Gardendale Frank Delgado Holcomb Ray Dumas New York Ave Walnut Kathy Richardson Clarence Smith Garden City Ave Harold Faulcon

Tshombe Freed From Congo Jail

Leopoldville reports President Moise Tshombe of Katanga was released after two months in Congo central government custody. Gen Joseph Mobutu accompanied him as he announced plans to return to Elisabethville and urged unity to end the Katanga secession.

Leopoldville, the Congo Moise Tshombe Katanga Tshombe Joseph _llen Leopoldville Joseph Mobutu Mobutu Tshombhe Elisabethville Congo

Fryingpan Arkansas Project Clears House Panel Again

The Fryingpan Arkansas Project, a multistate water plan to tunnel Colorado water to the Arkansas River basin, won House Interior Committee approval 19 to 4 for the fourth time in a decade. Supporters say it would irrigate Southwest Kansas, provide domestic and industrial water, generate hydro power, and aid recreation and wildlife, while opponents fear impacts on Colorado River sources.

Kansas Congress Colorado Rockies Arkansas River Fryingpan River Arkansas John Martin Lamar House Interior Committee House Rules Committee California Fryingpan-Ark

Local Bonds Forfeited In Garden City and Satanta

A 4:03 a.m. Thursday incident leads to court notes from Garden City and Satanta. Bonds posted include Charlie Ben Gargit of 1308 E Chestnut for $5 no license. Eugene Earl Wright Rt.1 posted $28 for improper muffler. Bonds forfeited include Eugene Earl Wright Ronald Everett Great house Chare Ben Garvin Donald Ray Jeffery.

Charlie Ben Gargit E. Chestnut Eugene Earl Wright Ronald Everett Great‘house Chare Ben Garvin Donald Ray Jeffery

Traffic Accidents Reported Around Local Pools Lot

Wednesday morning at about 10:45 a.m. a car driven by Mrs. John J. Wagner of 704 Safford collided with a parked car in the swimming pools parking area. Earlier Wednesday at about 9:25 p.m. a vehicle driven by Mrs. Robert Ellig Reid of 412 N. 2nd collided with a parked car owned by Pan-American of Ulysses in the 2200 block of North 7th.

John J. Wagner Safford Andrew H. Emand Parkwood Robert Ellig Reid Pan-American of Ulysses

Legal notices and court actions from district docket

Legals cover deeds mortgage quitclaims and oil and gas leases in multiple sections. Fined individuals include Oda Owen Spencer Johnny Grenz Marzell Dean Hicks Janeel Miller Tor Higginbotham for overloads fishing licenses and bad checks. District divorces show Rosemary Swanson versus Melvin Swanson.

Zenobia Phelps Johnny Grimm Oda Owen Spencer Lawrence Morris Jimmy Grenz Marzell Dean Hicks Janeel Miller Tor Higginbotham Rosemary Swanson Melvin Swanson

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Savang Vathana Lao West Red China Soviet Union Dighton Street Closing Investments Bullock Dreyfug Hamil Incorp Inc Wellington Warren Morrow Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Fintup Park 4Th and Fulton Chamber of Commerce Bob Long Park Sistetter Chet Cleaver Haning Sullivan Matlock Cuba Jaycees St. Catherine Wohl Elsie Reitberg U.N Cyrille Adoula Garden City Sale. CO. Inc Sole KGLD Jerry Chmelka Jack Daly Satanta Legals Tou Abbott - Costello Rue Witte Wow Elmo la Egarbens Club Donald O'Connor Marjorie An Kilbride Bud Lou Abbott Costello Seturde Hale Mar Rey Peyton Dorothy Shay Chitah Gidget
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