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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1969
Page
2
An editorial opposes a full ban on tobacco advertising in radio, TV, newspapers, and magazines. It argues for stricter controls, noting ads often depict healthy, attractive smokers and imply a refreshing lifestyle, though actual smokers aim to quit. The piece asserts ad bans should not blanket all media and urges measured limits.
Herman and Vetra Beringer will surrender Garden City citizenship next month to move to Salina ending a 20 year era of ties with local youth. They arrived August 1, 1948, when Pop became city recreation director and Mrs. Beringer taught in schools. Their daughter Suzanne and her family live in Salina. A tornado scare prompted a basement search, and a note about trash pickup announces old barrels will no longer be picked up after July 1 by city crews.
Drew Pearson reviews President Nixon's controversial press conference remark on ending the Vietnam War and the ensuing debate. He notes Nixon's aides insist the word used was hope not a promise, and compares the moment to past presidents' missteps while highlighting the Paris talks and potential impact on peace efforts.
Art Buchwald explores J Edgar Hoover and the FBI as reluctant wiretappers, balancing ethics with national security. A dialogue shows Hoover urging secrecy while a senior agent worries about intruding on citizens. The piece highlights tension between duty and conscience in surveillance.
Beaches along Natal Province with Durban as the focal point were closed to bathers as sharks pose a major menace days before the July holiday rush. Shark hunters worked dawn to dawn to repair nets ripped by large schools feeding on pilchard, with over 100 sharks trapped in nets in four days.
In Philadelphia the 12th and Oxford Streets Gang opened a coin operated laundry with a $40,000 loan from Philadelphia Gas Works. Forrest Outing, secretary of the group, told dignitaries the gas works loan proves they can do things right instead of hoodlums. Advertising urged readers to use Telegram Want Ads.
A newly formed Businessmen's Education Fund mails to 25,000 executives to survey opinions on the military industrial complex and national security priorities. About 500,000 in pledges has been reported as the group seeks viewpoints and possible involvement from corporate leaders.
Florence Greenberg of Passaic New Jersey rose from housewife duties to become president of Scepter Records. With a $30,000 inheritance and grit she built a label that released hit records and fostered talents like Dionne Warwick and the Isley Brothers. She estimates Scepter will earn about $8 million this year. She stresses persistence, sincerity, and balancing ambition with family.
A syndicated puzzle page features Eugene Sheffer style crossword clues and a cryptoquip theme with a teased result marked 49R. The item notes Bingeaturea Syndicate Inc as the publishing house.
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