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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1963
Page
2
Barry Goldwater argues in a newspaper column that the legislative process is complex and requires top staff for both parties. He notes the minority often cannot appoint staff on some committees and warns that one party domination would betray American democratic ideals.
A Kansas agricultural adviser predicts wheat yields could rise dramatically as hybrid seed development advances. While current averages hover around 28.7 bushels per acre, the speaker argues that past advances in machinery and fertilization show yields can double or more. He maintains optimism that 50 bushel wheat is possible with improved hybrids, asking how soon this breakthrough will arrive.
Hal Royle notes a conservative man’s ordeal in finding a hat that won’t frighten children or feel ridiculous. He lists a parade of hat styles from hopeful to comical, ending with a return to a conventional hat and a promise to have it cleaned and picked up.
The notice lists subscription and carrier rates for Garden City area readers. It details pay in advance by carrier and per week by mail to several counties including Kane Scott Wiehta Greeley Ebumton Kearny Grant Haskell Gray and surrounding locales with annual rates elsewhere. Also notes a motor carrier service and publication day details.
Drew Pearson reports a string of liquor license scandals touching Rockefeller appointees in New York. Governor Rockefeller, startled by adviser Judson Morhouse’s $18 000 fee for Playboy licensing, faces GOP scrutiny as indictments rise. The piece links political turmoil to key national figures and evolving campaigns.
Stam pede Blondy owned and exhibited by Stevie Rose of Hutchinson was named the champion mare at the Ark Valley Quarter Horse Breeders Association spring show in Winfield Kansas. About 3,000 attended the 256-entry event with 31 classes. Douglass Kim owned and exhibited by J O Fairbanks of Wichita was named champion stallion and Little Joe Red owned by C A Sutton of Eureka was champion gelding.
A light column reports on local happenings including children joking about lunch duty before summer break, a First Communion remark, four cute puppies for sale, and corrections about a May Day basket mix up. It also notes mumps cases at George McCarthy's home, and spring kittens at J P Sheehy residence.
James Marlow notes distrust hinders any arms ban as U S, Russia face allied hesitations. He cites Red China and France testing, complicating a comprehensive agreement on disarmament and nuclear tests. World opinion grows skeptical as allies remain free to arm.
A Monday blaze at a Boonville warehouse caused about 475000 in damage. Kemper Military Academy cadet Frank Barnes was hospitalized for smoke inhalation while several cadets assisted at the scene. McGraw Edison Co leased space and suffered most with motors and moving parts totaling 275000 lost. Warehouse owner Raymond Knabe reported 80900 damage. Albert Kempf home and several vehicles were destroyed. An unrelated Costa Rica orchid note follows.
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