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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
1
Kuwait’s ruler Abdullah Al-Salim As-Sabah told to defend the newly won independence amid Iraqi claims, urging unity after three days of nationwide demonstrations. He stated the population’s resolve to defend Kuwait when faced with threats.
Markets report cattle and sheep prices in Kansas City while Kuwait returns to normal after demonstrations. Crowds linger at markets and ports as Bedouins pledge support, Kuwait’s ruler is backed by Mubarak and Iraq’s claim is dismissed. Arab League considers mediation efforts in Cairo.
New York Stock Exchange president Keith Aasten told a House subcommittee the exchange opposes extending a Securities and Exchange Commission inquiry to cover NYSE rules and enforcement. He argued the exchange’s system is effective and would cooperate if included, noting 219 staff enforce rules and that registered reps are trained and held accountable.
NEW YORK AP Dist Alty Frank Hogan announced the arrest of Charles Tucker a 25 year old Yonkers attorney for conspiracy and bribery in a basketball fixing case He was the ninth man jailed in a widening scandal involving 36 players from 21 colleges and 44 games Tucker allegedly offered 1000 to Peter Kelly Connecticut captain to share points in a Holy Cross game on Feb 18 in Storrs Conn Kelly from Orlando Fla had been named to the investigations Tucker canceled the deal at the last minute saying it was too hot
President Kennedy proposes a permanent U S disarmament agency with sweeping powers to draw up disarmament plans and enforce a national arms control accord. The autonomous federal bureau would replace the U S Disarmament Administration, expand staff and budget, and report to the president and the secretary of state.
Ford Motor Co warned against government intervention as it opened wage negotiations with the UAW. Malcolm Denise urged a non inflationary settlement and cautioned about detractors while Walter Reuther led UAW talks at Ford and GM, stressing bargaining without outside aid and seeking economic justice.
Senator Frank Carlson of Kansas told a North Central Association meeting that wheat and feed grains are the only major issues in the farm program. He noted exports to exceed domestic use, with 650 million bushels exported this fiscal year, and urged a bushel management plan and extension of the 1961 feed grains program to align supplies with market needs.
Edward Emmett O'Connell aged 172 chief scenic painter at the Starlight theater since 1951 died on stage of an apparent heart attack. Fellow workers found him unconscious in a chair. He previously ran a 2 studio scenic shop in Tiffin Ohio for three decades before moving to Kansas City seven years ago.
UNITY HOUSE Pa AP The AFL-CIO charted a new drive for pay increases despite calls for restraint by the Kennedy administration. George Meany said the recession continues with nearly 5 million unemployed and argued higher wages can help restore work. The federation urged a $1 billion public works program a tax cut for workers and lower interest rates to stimulate the economy.
The Senate report harshly criticizes the Navy and the radar Texas Tower designers for the collapse that killed 23 sailors off New Jersey on January 15. It assigns blame to backpassing and indecision and notes the Air Force must share responsibility. Col. William M. Banks faces a court martial for dereliction in duty as Boston Air Defense Center commandant.
Admissions list includes Mrs William Brewer Jr 209 W Fair Neal Hewes Ingalls Mrs Marie Rowan Ingalls Mrs Rachel Wedel Montezuma Mrs Harry Speener Ulysses one Deaver 701 Pennsyl Malley Lanning 901 N ath Mrs William Preston Rt 1 Karla Taylor Rt 1 Mrs Robert Herman 205 N th At Leopold er Hart Fort Dodge Dismissals include Mrs Trene Sperry Scott City Clarence Laird Meade Frank Delgado Holcomb Hazle Callison 318 N 10th Mrs Norbert Becquet 303 W Santa Fe Robert Riedl Lakin Mrs Benny Guerrero 1402 A
Richard J Breit Kreutz 79 died yesterday at St Catherine Hospital Garden City He was born June 27 1882 in Neu Kustrinches Germany and homesteaded south of Leoti in 1901 Survivors include widow Alvina daughter Irene Johnson Firstview Colo son Walter Scott Germany brother and three grandchildren Funeral at 930 am Saturday First Presbyterian Church Scott with Rev Clarence Born officiating Burial in Scott Cemetery Weinmann Funeral Home Scott City in charge
Raymond W. Wood 9 farmer and rancher died Wednesday in Scott County Hospital after a long illness. Born October 6, 1891 at Wood Ranch Logan County he lived there until moving to Scott City four years ago. Survived by two brothers Walter and Ralph and one cousin Mrs C C Porter Russell Springs. Funeral at Weinmann Funeral Home Scott City Saturday 10 a.m. with Rev J Alien Wheeler officiating. Burial in Scott County Cemetery.
In Elisabethville Katanga President Moise Tshombe declared Katanga would stay independent from the Congo at any cost, reversing earlier pledges to Leopoldville. He had been jailed in Leopoldville for two months and supporters doubted his return would bring central control of his forces.
In Garden City on Thursday a boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herman at 2:47 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Police report bonds, fines, and forfeitures for local residents including Tony Ornelas and Mrs. Glenn Allen Woods. Various deeds, leases, and administrator notices listed for area properties and estates.
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