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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1973
Page
2
In a note to readers a week before municipal elections the author cites a Supermarket Institute report on the beef price crisis. It attributes higher beef costs to rising demand, pork price hikes, limited cattle supply due to weather, and delayed production responses, with inflation and slim retailer margins also shaping the issue.
The Rev Ivar Gjellstad preached that Lent offers pardon and renewal. He contrasted Judas ruin through premeditated sin with Peter’s restoration after denial, urging reflection on choices, accountability, and the possibility of a new life in Christ.
Letter to the editor endorses CALTHAN COLLINS AND MINTER while criticizing Tremain West over business tactics and public statements. Voters urged to support the trio, citing experience and alleged missteps in forum remarks and ad reversals.
Lawrence Odgers argues in Eminence Route that the April 2 election will create a new school board majority with four seats contested. Schweer has attended most meetings and active interest in district welfare, while Schneer brings Garden City education, teaching, and business experience. Voters should weigh time commitment, admin policies, and tax management in choosing four trustees.
Deadline for letters to the Public Pulse on the city election is Thursday, March 2. No letters will be published after Saturday, March 31. Letters raising questions or statements needing rebuttal should be received well ahead of time. Late letters risking a response may not be published.
A letter from R. H. Calihan Jr criticizes a mobster slayer for opaque conduct and demands a moderated panel and truthful answers. It questions open sessions, accountability, and the candidate’s stewardship of city funds, recreation, and growth. The piece urges voters to know the candidate and call for transparent leadership.
Mary Frances Shaffer, longtime Garden City resident and multiple sclerosis patient, thanks the community for years of aid since returning in 1964. She praises Gamma Phi sorority Bedcon Boosters 4-H Club Relief Society members and local hospital helpers Mia Willie Anderson Mary Mason Jean Newton. She started Garden City’s MS chapter. headquarters now in Dodge City. She plans to move to Salt Lake City convalescent hospital at 404 E 5600 South 84107, leaving Garden City but not forgetting its kindness.
An loyal letter from Garden City cites Mr. Wiley’s 18 years in city leadership and argues experience matters. The writer defends incumbency, critiques past management, and urges weighing per person qualities over quick replacements. He praises Wiley’s improvements and warns against hasty defeats of capable officials. Dave Crabb signs at 519 N 10th.
A citizen asks Candidate Baker about his stance on campaign issues. The letter notes joint statements linking West, Baker, and Tremain as anti city administration candidates. It also questions Baker’s plans if reelected regarding City Manager Deane Wiley and seeking voter clarity without ads or interviews.
Harold Stickney writes a satirical sequence portraying Hercules' four labours as municipal reforms. He targets Hydra politics, Lions of Opposition, City Hall stables, and winds of recalcitrance sweeping parks, utilities, and airports, ending with a proposed move opposed by residents.
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