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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1973
Page
2
An editorial argues that treating prisoners harshly fails to solve crime as most inmates are released back into society still maladjusted. It urges humane penal reform and rehabilitation, noting the cycle of recidivism and the public’s indifference to long term change.
A business columnist notes higher farm product prices signal a richer future food supply yet drive consumer costs higher. Demand for tractors and machinery surged with prices, causing shortages of implements. A major maker urges dealers to adapt, even delivering parts by helicopter to avoid outages.
A travel comeback faces stacks of unread papers and two catching up methods. Readers differ on whether to read newest first or in publication order, with couples sometimes disagreeing while sharing the task. The piece also notes the ACE survey showing nearly half of this year’s freshmen are middle of the road with a slight rightward shift.
A letter from Mrs Elmer Richmeier VFW Auxiliary No 2279 Garden City urges youth and parents to act against drug pushers. It calls teens to learn about drugs and talk with parents, reports drug experimentation rising, and praises community support for Chrissy fund and gratitude to helpers across states Canada and Kansas. The note ends with thanks from Bob Sherry Chris and Bobbie Lynn Stalter.
In a dramatic allegory, Hercules West defeats the Hydra headed monster threatening the city. Each head symbolically splits into new problems like head costs and legal fees, while federal revenue and urban development face collapse. The city manager and police chief are future targets. the commission teeters.
Public Pulse letters on the city election must arrive by noon Thursday March 29. No letters will be published after Saturday March 31. Letters raising questions or requiring rebuttal should be received well ahead of deadline. Letters that may require a response risk not being published.
Detroit AGP bank chief Gary C Gehrke staged a fake heart attack to deter two gunmen aiming to seize the Bank of the Commonwealth vault. The assailants fled after the ruse. one gunman took 960 from a teller drawer. FBI nabbed a suspect near the scene with stolen money.
In a Joe's Stone Crabs dinner, Jim Bishop recounts famous figures like Elliott Roosevelt, Rocky Marciano, and John D. Rockefeller underscoring how wealth distorts lives. He notes Roosevelt’s struggling finances, Marciano’s drought hit investments, and Rockefeller’s aging golf habit, concluding money buys little love or respect.
A brief biblical reflection cites Amos 5 24 urging readers to back causes that promote justice and righteousness rather than self serving efforts. It emphasizes moral responsibility to aid others and oppose actions that harm fellow citizens.
Jack Anderson reports that dented and crushed cars are patched up and sold as new, with buyers unaware of prior damage. East Coast Auto Transporters plan to sue a major firm, claiming dealers profit from damage claims, while drivers cite harsh conditions. Also, Navy overspending case prompts firings and promotions for admirals cited in a whitewashed report.
New York AP reports Hal Boyle outlines a home self test for career progress and cautions readers about signs of slipping. He jokes about personal life signals, finances, and social status while urging regular self review of life plans.
Puzzle clue fragment shows "6 equals F" with scattered letter groups and notes that FASTERS ARE SILL LONGING. The snippet appears from King Features Syndicate, Inc. with partial grid or clue text and no complete solution available from the readable portion.
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