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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1981
Page
1
Heid steps down after four years leading the Recreation Commission. city hall dispute noted, with implications for local recreation services and future leadership.
Former First Lady Bess Truman underwent hip replacement surgery at Research Medical Center. Doctors described her condition as very good and in noble spirits after a broken hip occurred when she fell from bed at home. The operation lasted about 45 minutes with the full procedure taking roughly an hour and 15 minutes.
Lebanese government sources say about 4000 Syrian troops in two armored brigades moved into Sehmor Yehmor and Kfar Tibnit near the Bekaa Valley and Metulla eight miles north, taking up positions on Lebanon's western flank.
Garden City Mayor Duane West refused to reappoint Mike Collins to the Public Library Board, citing a philosophy difference on a new library. Commissioners debate whether the move is political. Gail Lee replaced Les Cline. Collins’ reappointment blocked. Lee later approved unanimously in a tense session.
Distress grips library board as Mayor West refuses to reinstate chairman Mike Collins amid a Wednesday deadlock on filling the vacancy. Members blame leadership style and question board purpose while Collins reserves comment and notes possible ordinance conflicts with state law governing library land purchases.
Garden City commissioners tabled revoking a building permit for two cabooses owned by Charlie Anstaett after a public protest. The move followed a lengthy debate over permit validity and city staff guidance, with supporters calling the cars Americana and neighbors citing nuisance concerns. A city attorney will review permit revocation legality before any action.
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