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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1957
Page
4
An intrepid young photographer on our staff encounters uncanny trouble chasing stories. From a bone dry riverbed to flooded claims, his soaked shoes and muddy car suggest a drought defying sequence as he probes reports of water where none should be.
A reader writes about minor signs and labeling in a zoo enclosure. They request clarifications on animal names such as guanacos mouflon and a potential prairie dog, urging keepers to update markers, keep animals healthy and maintain a clean safe exhibit.
Drew Pearson reports the Treasury Secretary Humphrey faces scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest. The piece details stock holdings in M. A. Hanna Co and related subsidiaries, including Hanna Coal and Ore, National Steel, and Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal, with substantial increases since 1954. Senators question whether private wealth ties risk public duty in shipping and taxation matters.
A quirky family tale from Nebraska mentions three newborn toads delivered to children from Frenchman Creek, two dying, one at large in grandma's house. McCook schools ban many trousers for girls, with exceptions for jeans during cold weather. The Elks and Country Club collaborate on shared modern quarters, and fashion concerns note spring hats for girls being frilly and floppy. A kitten-veneer boom is hinted at, with realtor Jesse Scott Jr tied to blurbs. A five year old doubts heaven due to potential tornadoes there.
The prayer interlaces scripture with a plea for strength and hope, invoking God’s pity on weakness. The note credits Willie Mills, a retired rural mail carrier, who spent 36 years delivering mail and estimates about 400000 miles on routes from horse and buggy to automobile and 50 mile circuits.
Historical transit note describes Kansas City converting from streetcars to bus service after 88 years, finishing a long run on public routes. Nostalgic fans and photographers record the last rides on lines serving Country Club, Dodson, and nearby areas as buses replace trolleys.
About 100 editors of farm publications from New York to Missouri and Kansas attend the American Agricultural Editors’ annual convention. A bolt of lightning split a tent, burned half, and destroyed several farms in Lafayette County. The storm knocked out power near Loring Kansas and disrupted plans for a flight over eastern Kansas pastures.
Pontiac rolls out a spacious car with 4 to 7 inches more wheelbase, promising smoother bumps and roomy interior. The exclusive Level-Line Ride suspension is pitched as delivering solid, comfortable performance that dwarfs smaller rivals.
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