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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1958
Page
2
An editorial lauds the Kansas House approval to override the governor's veto and enact a 214 percent sales tax. It argues the measure eases the state's fiscal emergency, avoiding heavier or foolhardy cuts, and notes taxpayers will feel the burden in everyday purchases. It warns the plan could revive severance tax if rates shift.
A historical report presents three global statistics on polio vaccination. It estimates 88 million inoculated with Salk vaccine, 59 million not in age groups typically affected and thus not susceptible, and 46 million in Septibié age not vaccinated. Local figures for Garden City project 4397 vaccinated, 8994 outside vaccine age, and 3114 unprotected. It then asks how many in your family have or have not received the vaccine and who is susceptible.
In a curio on press restrictions a Nevada paper discusses why certain stories cannot be printed due to postal rules. It uses a tongue in cheek tale about church and PTA fundraisers where prizes like a Cadillac or a mink coat are at stake. The piece lampoons editors fearing word usage and readers’ speculation while praising discretion and humorous workarounds.
In Topeka Clyde M Reed Jr announces date for the governor nominating bid opening state headquarters. Martin M Kiger named director of headquarters with Bill Colvin Manhattan Mercury managing editor as publicity director. Kiger formerly led the State Department of Administration under ex Governor Fred Hall who also seeks the GOP nomination.
Washington reports the Smithsonian Institution plans a secret deal to acquire the Hope Diamond to enhance its new mineral hall opening this summer. The bargain would involve trading industrial diamonds while the McLean estate says the gem remains hard to sell due to superstitions. A Smithsonian spokesman hinted an official announcement may come in weeks.
New York hal Boyle reports that Europeans are losing cultural dominance, with America becoming the new center of Western culture. A 30 year old Miss Merrill owns and runs a phonograph recording project in New York, presenting a 10 album series and celebrating yearbooks at a high school banquet.
LAS VEGAS NEV The jet fighter collision with a big airliner killed both pilots and 47 aboard the liner. The wreckage was gathered near Nellis Air Force Base for probes. Miss Merrill notes the music’s appeal and improvisation charm despite tragedy and complex production.
Washington report notes Dr. Walter R. Dronberger, Bell Aircraft assistant, suggesting a second vice president to direct space efforts, advocating military control of near term space work and civilian roles for prestige projects. Frederick C. Durant II proposes foreign scientists join U.S. program to speed progress and bolster leadership.
Terms of subscription list second class matter and mail options. Garden City rates are $7.50 yearly by carrier, and $10 by mail within Kansas and $13 yearly outside Kansas. Addresses span Finney Lane Scott Wichita Greeley Hamilton Kearny Grant Haskell Gray counties.
The Distaff Side and Cat Placement Bureau vice president Sara Lu Carter sparks attention at the 75th anniversary antique exhibit while secretary Mrs J D Adams reports the disappearance of her mama cat after an estimated 300 kittens. Women’s Chamber of Commerce invites new members as storm period looms across Kansas. Seward rural schools award three eighth graders with full ceremonies. Scott City high school highlights a champion girls tumbling team. Arrowhead hunters in Liberal form Tomahawk Chapter of the Kansas Anthropological Association. Ulysses barber choir members form Prairie Rovers.
A fragmented guide on proper brush technique for painting metal surfaces. It advises gripping the ferrule between the thumb and forefinger, applying steady even strokes, lifting the brush to avoid ruining it, dipping gradually to feather edges, and tapping off excess paint against the can. A heavy stroke is discouraged.
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