War Horse Retires Jess Taylor Ends 24 Years in Kansas Legislature
Rep. Jess Taylor, Tribune veteran and two term Speaker, retires after a long career defending rural Kansas interests. From early struggles in Greeley County to major legislative battles, he is praised for resilience, leadership, and service to his constituents. The veteran lawmaker and his wife moved to Tribune in 1930 and endured Dust Bowl years before reaping later rewards. He leaves a record of steadfast advocacy and earned respect from colleagues and communities alike.
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Equal Rights for Men Amending the Nation
Salina Journal columnist Whitley Austin argues Kansas becoming seventh state to ratify the equal rights amendment will grant men equal rights and erase female privileges. He predicts consequences include compulsory defense drafts, nullified labor laws for women, and shifts in public facility norms.
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Distaff Side and Curious Notes From Garden City
A second grader on Garden City’s west side offers a whimsical snow reaction Look spring a la mode. A reader asks if freezing peach blossoms would yield frozen peaches. Also notes: Dick Tracy’s new look adds a mustache and more women get tattooed. An accordion reaches 150 years. West Germany’s rail offers nudist compartments to a North Sea island. Utah’s median age is under 22. Cats offered for giveaway include two gray adults, four kittens, and a Siamese mix. call 6-6119.
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West Germany
Federal Railway
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Utah
Secret CIA reports link Castro embassy in Chile to subversion
Jack Anderson reports secret CIA documents show Cuba using its Santiago embassy as a hub to support Latin American liberation movements and guerrilla groups. The memos identify Cuban officers, code names, and links to Chilean and regional subversion while noting Allende era tolerance of Cuban contacts. The piece also notes GSA’s handling of Howard Hughes’s Spruce Goose and possible museum or sale options.
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Liberation
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Ariel
Juan Carretero Ibanez
Ruben Cabrera Marquez
Havana
Che Guevara
Bolivia
Manuel Martinez Galan
Manolo
GSA
Hughes
London Bridge
California
He Is Condemned to Death by Caiphas and Rome
Jim Bishop recounts the Peter and Jesus narrative in a column describing Caiaphas directing guards to seize Jesus, the Sanhedrin’s swift verdict, and the transition to Roman crucifixion. It covers Jewish law, Roman justice, Judas’s remorse, and the Passover setting as dawn nears.
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Garden City Telegram Publication details and rates
Garden City Telegram is published daily except Sundays and certain holidays. The Telegram Publishing Company operates from 310 N. 7th Garden City Kansas 67846. Fred Brooks editor LeRoy Allman manager John Frasier managing editor. Second class postage paid at Garden City Kansas 67846. Subscriptions by carrier in Garden City 1 month 1.94 plus tax. Other cities 1.50 monthly plus tax. By mail 18.54 yearly including postage and tax. Carrier rates apply where available.
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Fred Brooks
LeRoy Allman
John Frasier
Where is the Chicano Today at MECHA Conference
MECHA at Kansas State University held March 10 and 11 drew 800 Chicano students parents and educators from Kansas Missouri Iowa and Nebraska. Jose Gutierrez shared his school board struggle highlighting minority voices. Kansas State's minority statistics were cited showing only 83 minority faculty and 314 minority students among about 14 000. Workshops urged equal representation in schools bilingual counselors and literature fostering pride. Concerns about Garden City school racism arose during Q A sessions and MECHA aims to extend educational resources to Garden City Kansas for progressive education.
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Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
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Washburn
Wichita State
Notre Dame
Jose Gutierrez
Crystal City
Texas
Gutierrez
Veryl Switzer
KSU
K-State
Kansas State
Garden City
Ucation
MECHA
Patrick Sandoval
Hawaiians quest for water transit from Venice to Honolulu
Honolulu faces heavy traffic as Hawaii officials study canal and ferry options inspired by Venice and Amsterdam. The plan envisions a 500 passenger Hawaii ferry from Ewa to Aloha Tower starting April 3, plus a canal system with hydrofoils and minibuses to link Pearl Harbor, the airport, and Waikiki. Dr Craven cites a $150 million canal scheme faster than rail, with 40 hydrofoils and Bell hovercraft for coastal routes.
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