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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1981
Page
4
Sheriff Jim Fountain of Reno County asks Hutchinson News to publish the truth about high speed crashes and alcohol influence on driving. He notes a rising death toll this year and urges honest, graphic reporting to warn the public and spur prevention efforts.
A lighthearted column notes a very young spectator at a Stevens Park parade misnaming the event as Beef Vampire Days. Readers confess liking the admission of dumb moments, and a caller shares a comic wrong-number experience that brightened her day. The piece also mentions locust trees, elm debris, and a Nut Museum in Old Lyme. It concludes with a book review of Small is Possible by George McRobie, linking it to Schumacher’s Small is Beautiful.
John McCormally recalls a Yellowstone vacation with his grandson John, noting bears unseen despite warnings, pristine rivers, and Grand Tetons. He jokes about rangers, budget cuts, and changing travel costs, including gas, beer, and campsite fees, while observing signs of modern tourism and environmental care.
A columnist muses on the baseball strike's impact and whether Americans would endure a loss of the pastime. He argues baseball’s status as a defining American tradition reflects national resolve and cultural distinction, noting the sport’s rarity elsewhere and the high earnings of players.
A long exchange links a baseball labor dispute to national security and public order. The narrator argues signals from the strike may test US strength while critics weigh domestic strife against defense, and notes presidential involvement hinges on resolving negotiations with the Chicago Cubs referenced.
A Washington piece cites internal industry documents showing tobacco firms aimed to blunt health warnings and attract young smokers. It highlights a 1977 Yankelovich study for Brown & Williamson and a Salem plan by R J Reynolds promoting youth-oriented branding while downplaying health risks. It also notes a suppressed FTC section and a DEA warning of a potential LSD surge based on lower dosage and reduced fear of bad trips.
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