Today in History March 18 1972 highlights
On this date in history Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959. Notable events include Washington’s troops occupying Boston in 1776 and various birthdays and political milestones through the years.
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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1972
Page
1
On this date in history Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959. Notable events include Washington’s troops occupying Boston in 1776 and various birthdays and political milestones through the years.
Two scientists estimate an iceberg 250 yards thick and 2700 yards across towed to Australia could yield 207 billion gallons of fresh water, with 70 percent melting en route. A tug under $1 million would justify the win given $5 million value of the water, while desalination costs are higher. Miracle Water ads promote automatic filtration and cost savings for tap water.
Santa Fe Trail Red Cross Chapter resumes the Multi Media Standard First Aid Course this month. Night sessions run March 21 22 from 6 30 to 10 30 at Burtis Motor Co 12th and Kansas with Tony Cunningham instructing. day sessions March 23 24 from 8 am to 5 pm led by Mrs. Robert Thompson. No tuition but bring a blanket and buy the first aid text.
The page outlines a dense, cluttered array of TV and radio time slots across channels 2, 4, and 7 for weekdays and weekends, listing programs from Flintstonea and Tennessee Tuxedo to The Honeymooners and The Electric Company, plus news, sports, and public affairs segments. It ends noting a wildlife note on coyotes entering eastern regions, Vermont hosting a pure coyote strain.
The Honkers starring James Coburn and Slim Pickens is held over at the State Theatre through Tuesday. Coburn plays Tew Lath rop, a free-wheeling rodeo rider with no sense of responsibility and the morals of an alley cat. Slim Pickens is an aging rodeo clown. World Champion Larry Mahan appears as himself amid heavy rodeo action rated PG.
The State Theatre keeps Honkers running through ad FG with 7 30 pm shows. Also listed are The Tranp and The Cow Dog from Wednesday to Saturday with a Saturday matinee at 340. Disney film rated G. Garden Drive In offers Red Sky at Morning and MpakIng Off now through Sunday rated RB. Una Horca para Thxana Thursday only. Spanish-speaking, 10 Hand and Shoot Out. Briday through Sunday rated PG.
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