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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1977
Page
2
Public opposition over 5000 comments led the Federal Highway Administration to abandon mandatory metric signage. Officials say staying with familiar units saves money, avoids public trauma, and makes conversion voluntary under the Metric Conversion Act of 1975.
The piece argues James R. Maska of Hays faced a $1 650 out of pocket bill despite Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage. His five month illness totaled $177 690 with only about 1 percent unpaid, a strain hidden as BCBS bragged of coverage. Costs rise charged to employers and employees through soaring premiums.
Parents of victim Gregory Smith thank Mr. Thomas and the Rescue squad for their help after the June 19 accident. The Smith family from Garden City expresses deep gratitude for the efforts, care, and support that eased the difficult afternoon and aided arrangements. May God bless each rescuer and helper.
Farmers subscription terms list monthly rates by carrier. In Garden City the charge is 2.67 dollars plus sales tax, payable in advance. In other cities where service exists the monthly rate is 2.18 dollars plus applicable sales tax.
The piece profiles Bella Abzug, former congresswoman, signaling a mayoral bid against Abe Beame. It highlights her bold persona, big hats, political resilience, and broad support across women, Blacks, Jews, Puerto Ricans, and college voters. It notes her history, health quips, and aim to revive a shrinking city with employment, housing, and child care.
A youthful Garden City native reflects on the town's large concrete municipal pool. She contrasts its unglamorous reputation with cherished memories of summers, family laughter, and inclusive community moments that define the landmark.
Sedgwick County District Attorney Vern Miller says he is terribly interested in running for governor. A crowded Democratic primary could help him as 1974 saw little opposition. Prominent backers and possible entrants include Curt Schneider John Carlin and Bert Chaney.
TV listings show a packed evening across CBS NBC and ABC with programs from Good Times to Grizzly Adams Life and Times, Baretta, Passport to Danger, Charlie’s Angels and late movies Hello Down There The Voice of Thunder and more plus specials on Shakespeare and Waiting for Godot listed in prime time schedules.
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