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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1972
Page
2
The legislature nearly unanimously adopts an open meetings law declaring all meetings funded by public funds open to the public. No secret votes are allowed, though executive sessions may occur for specific purposes like employee evaluations or sensitive land negotiations. Public business must not be conducted in private.
Thirteen major league teams vote to strike in support of pension demands, with expectations others may join. The piece argues striking could shift national priorities away from spectator sport toward active participation and questions the value of long baseball seasons and inflated athlete salaries. It contends fans bear costs while athletes seek more benefits, suggesting the nation could survive if the season starts late or not at all.
Guardians of pork barrel grip public works in a closed session blasting environmental hurdles. Members, including Rep. Bob Jones and Rep. Jim Wright, denounce lawsuits and EPA rules as blockers while pledging to shift power to states. Footnote notes ITT pledge dispute over Republican convention funding.
A collage of spring fashion and culture notes covers varied topics from bold red white and blue sneakers to school dress policies and green uniforms worn by Girl Scouts in Garden City. The piece also mentions nude recreation headlines including a Bavarian ski scene and a Baltimore burlesque charity event.
Jim Bishop notes the 1972 race is six months away and Nixon must overcome a built in distrust of the press. The piece recalls Nixon's past clashes with journalists, his selective public briefings, and his habit of avoiding open question sessions, a pattern Bishop says could hinder his bid for a second term.
JOHN CUNNIFF outlines cautions for novice investors amid a volatile market phase. He highlights broker incentives, junk offerings, and fund performance. emphasizes selecting growth stocks with 9 percent earnings growth, strong and predictable demand, market leadership, solid management, and at least 20 percent return on investment, advising disciplined decision making to avoid speculative fever.
MAL BOYLE lists popular Irish American surnames and their meanings, with origins from Barnabas to Hagan and beyond, noting meanings like protector, warrior, and challenger. An editor's note says Boyle will continue next year with A to Z origins.
Puzzle lists numerous clues across and down with varied word lengths and themes. Several entries reference languages, professions, geography, and common phrases. The grid interlocks to form solutions from a standard crossnumber style puzzle.
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