Line disputes and press chatter on Truman era affairs
Washington rumors and commentary touch on Truman’s San Francisco talk, Molotov’s hearing, Gary Cooper’s film role, and Ike Muskie sightings. The column threads through Alaska sea boundaries, Johnson investigations, Quemoy arms, Hell’s Canyon politics, and a flurry of defense and court inquiries shaping 1956 political theater.
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Washington
V. M. Molotov
Harry Truman
San Francisco
Truman
Molo
Missouri
Chip Bohlen
Russia
Jimmie Byrnes
Army-Navy Club
Gary Cooper
Billy Mitchell
Warner Brothers
Col
Bob Guggenheim
Portugal
Ike
New England
Ed Muskie
Fred Scriviner
Where Do We Go Tonight Editorial Reflection
The Publishers Auxiliary quotes a Gar den City Telegram editorialist urging more evenings at home for self improvement. The writer notes PTA, a dancing club, and family life temptations while arguing evenings belong to family time, with a wary eye on relaxing at home duties and social commitments. The piece concludes by acknowledging progress yet lingering distractions remain.
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Publishers Auxiliary
Trade
Garden City Telegram
PTA
Penrod
Enthusiasm At The Helm Rebuilds Finney Chest Drive
The Finney County Community Chest board shows renewed energy after a difficult period. Professional help from Lou Rodwell aids organization while board members push volunteer recruitment to meet a strong fall goal. A successful Chest boosts town pride and supports broader campaigns, including potential Red Cross inclusion in 1966.
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Finney County Community Chest
Lou Rodwell
Red Cross
GI Troops in Germany Face Ration Cuts and Black Market Trends
The Army reduces weekly cigaret rations from 300 to 200 and ends the weekly coffee allotment as troops shift from occupation to guest status in Bonn. Officials blame black market trading and romantic use, noting American products gain popularity over French or British goods. A Kansas City Star note humorously ponders soda syrup purchases and a Daniel Boone song in T-shirts.
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Germany
Bonn Republic
Daniel Boone
Kansas City Star
Garden City Telegram masthead and contact lines
Garden City Telegram published daily except Sunday by The Telegram Publishing Company. Advertising and editorial staff listed. Associated Press rights noted. Subscriptions: $7.50 yearly by mail within Kansas. $10 elsewhere. $14 outside Kansas. Post office notice and general publication details.
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Garden City Telegram
The
Telegram Publishing Company
Garden City
Sec
Finney, Lane
Scott
Wichita
Greeley
Hamton
Kearny
Grant
Haskell
Gray Counties
Kansas
Hmtarsd
Gardesity
Odd Questions Puzzle From Boyle About Average Man
New York focus lists humorous queries on everyday life. Why do pretty women wear sunglasses on cloudy days and do some people think it signals visiting movie stars? The piece jests at fashion, habits, sports fans, and odd habits in society.
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New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bermuda
Polio Cases in Kansas Decline From Last Year
TOPEKA reports 38 polio cases this year versus 42 at the same point last year. The State Board of Health notes a surge last week but says no indications any victims had the Salk vaccine.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Board of Health
Prayerful reflection from The Upper Room
A devotional prayer citing John 14 8 14 asks readers to see Christ in others and seek Christlikeness in daily life, ending with an Amen praising Jesus as the perfect earthly image of the Father.
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Jesus
American general retires. Smythe leads U S aid group
Major General William C. Chase ends four years directing the U S backed Nationalist Chinese military buildup and is succeeded by Major General George W. Smythe as head of the U S Military Assistance and advisory Group. Queen Elizabeth II returns to Britain after Norway visit. crowds greet at River Tay.
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Taipei
Formosa
William C. Chase
George W. Smythe
U.S
Dundee
Scotland
Elizabeth II
Duke of Edinburgh
Britain
Norway
Tay
Britannia
Distaff Side A West Kansas girl recalls rain in Portland
Liz Graves of Dighton and her seven month old Henry visit her mother Mrs Ralph Graves while moving into a newly purchased home at 709 North Fifth. The piece notes Liz’s Oregon stay, plans to visit Michigan relatives, and nearby community ties including a 58th wedding anniversary for Charles I Zirkle and mentions of local residents and a puzzle-like long cloze.
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Kansas
Portland
Ore
Liz Graves
Mrs
Henry) Broughall
Dighton
Liz
Henry Graves
Gary
Ralph Graves
Fred Blackett
North Fifth
Lane
Finney
Rita
Bob) Townsend
Charles I. Zirkle
North Main
Zirkle
Century Refinery
Albert Zirkle
Mr. Zirkle
Roxie Goss
E. Zirkle
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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Iowa
Allen Whitfield
Atomic Energy Commission
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Strom Thurmond
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Reserval Officers’ Association
Overton Brooks
Curtis LeMay
Barksdale Field
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Tela A. Austin
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Mrs Phootkiss Uriah
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By Jimmy Hatlo
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King Features Syndicate
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