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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues farmers and cattlemen are scapegoats for rising food costs while noting consumers now spend a smaller share of income on food than 20 years ago. It cites wage growth, farmer prices, and beef prices to claim farmers increased productivity, kept costs, and delivered a better bargain despite higher overall living costs.
A local column humorously blames Communist plots for soggy plains weather. It highlights Liberal Kansas figures including Pat Clark winner of the 1973 Pancake Day Classic and Gene Clark a college instructor. It recalls GCHS Class of 1952 reunion plans, lists sought addresses, and mentions Co-op Scope’s first issue with editor Nancy Kantola and a quote about ZIP.
Garden City Telegram notes publication schedule exceptions around Sundays New Year’s Day and Thanksgiving Day. Mentions editors and staff roles including Managing Editor and Advertising Manager.
Jack Anderson reports that John Connally, former secretary of the treasury, maintains a lucrative law career with partners who arranged multiple bank charters for their clients. The firm and associates reportedly earned rich fees and held influence on bank charter applications in Houston, Orange, and Raymondville while Connally’s public roles raised questions about conflicts of interest.
The passage cites Matthew 5 3 and states Jesus began His Sermon on the Mount by saying the humble are blessed. It describes the contentment of those not haughty and identifies such a person as an heir to the kingdom of God.
Washington readers learn of a spoof bank procedure where borrowers seek a steak loan for a dinner, complete with meat appraiser, 25 percent down, 8 percent interest, and a 10 year term. The absurd dialogue mocks shifting loan criteria and collateral in a world of rising food prices.
Sen James B Pearson will speak April 1 at 2 pm in the Haskell County Courthouse Sublette for a plaque dedication honoring Haskell Countians who died in World War II and the Korean conflict. The Sublette Rotary Club sponsors the gift and 15 names will be engraved on the plaque.
Thirteen Garden City and Holcomb students at Garden City Community Junior College are among 100 Student Ambassadors selected to represent the Local students named to the program include John Bergkamp, Russ Boone, Henry Crosby, Patricia Fouse, Candice Tyson, Pamela Athe, Mark Meadors, Chris Mehringer, Mary Winter and Rita Moore, all Garden City, and Verlyn Engler, Deann Richmeier, and Boyd Funk, all Holcomb. This is the second year for the Student Ambassador program, and is said to be one of the college's most effective means of presenting a review of the college to area high school students. These ambassadors will be contacting high school seniors during their spring break from classes this week.
A religious reflection on Jesus sending out followers with a tough mission to proclaim the Gospel. It notes the difficulty of the assignment and frames the commission from Luke 10 3 as a test of faith and resolve.
SEN Don Christy discusses legislative options to alleviate an energy shortage. He reviews Senate Bills 46 and 515 aimed at boosting new field discovery access and prolonging stripper-well production, and suggests considering plant residue energy from cattle feedlots as a potential power source.
The item reports syndicated cryptic wordplay notes from King Features Syndicate. It cites past crosswords including a Cryptoquip and a cryptic clue where the letter Q maps to F in the puzzle.
Hubert D. Biehn asks at the meeting for clarity on enforcement dates charges and standards for excess lawn and hedge clippings. He questions discretion, fairness and how fees compare to commercial sites, seeking printed answers from the City Attorney and Clerk.
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