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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1972
Page
2
June 22 1972 edition features opinion pieces and commentary across page four. Authors address local civic affairs and national topics with the paper’s characteristic stance and persuasive tone.
The piece argues federal programs such as farm subsidies and Housing and Urban Development have flaws yet offer tangible benefits. It highlights Kansas impacts including elderly housing, aging core areas, park beautification, and rehabilitation grants. It asks readers to weigh perceived waste against improvements in their community.
Mrs Kermit Haugan of Minneapolis heads the General Federation of Women's Clubs, claiming 11 million members in 50 states and 54 countries. The Denver gathering announced prison reform, cultural appreciation of Black, Indian, and Spanish-American groups, and comparisons of free enterprise systems. The group notes a long push for equal rights since before 1900, insisting on a conservative but constructive approach. Teenage males may enter the Make It Yourself with Wool contest for 1972 73. in Switzerland a firm charter restricts shareholding to women. a West German course denied a 27-year-old man in midwife training. Ann Landers backs equal rights but mocks joining men’s clubs.
Five years ago this week Senator Tom Dodd, despondent over a looming censure, plotted to use a small automatic pistol—held by his own gun control exhibit collection—after arranging for its delivery by staffers Eugene Gleason and Carl Perian as they pondered if he would shoot himself amid the threat of removal. The plan emerged amid tense Senate hearings and a surprise aid, with Dodd’s state explained by the report.
In a Senate gallery scene, Dodd is censured after misconduct as staffers Perian and Gleason confront a hidden pistol. Manafield guides Dodd to a cloakroom during roll call, while Gleason retrieves the weapon. Dodd later supports gun control legislation, including the 1968 gun control act and 1970 narcotics act.
Washington April 30 1978 defense chief Melvin Laird ridicules Sen McGovern budget suggesting we buy white flags worldwide. The piece recounts a string of satirical faux memos from Swampville to Anchorage detailing Lockheed Flag Co plans and escalating costs for a mythical WF1 white flag program.
Anthony Harrigan reports from Nashville on Louisville & Nashville President Prime F. Osborn who argues for private railroad management and regulatory relief. He warns that overregulation and union rules hinder efficiency, urging Congress to loosen control and curb union disruptions to boost national transportation and economy.
El Paso news confirms a headstone placed for John Wesley Hardin at last, marking his grave with only his name and life dates. The notorious gunman, blamed for around 43 killings, rose to infamy after a feud in Texas towns, including Bonham and McKinney, and a fatal El Paso saloon shooting in 1895 involving Jack Selman. Historical depictions note his brutal temper, evasive deeds, and a later pardon, while relatives attended the memorial amid references to his extended influence on Western crime lore.
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