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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1976
Page
2
Editorial argues the 55 mph limit saves lives and energy, noting opposition in California to repeal the 65 mph federal ceiling. It warns repeal would cost federal funds and raise fuel taxes, while suggesting public sentiment favors valuing life over speed. The piece ends urging Californians to choose life over convenience and pace.
The Wall Street Journal reports lawmakers submitting travel vouchers for 20 cent a mile car trips while actually flying home, costing taxpayers thousands yearly. Some reps admit errors, others defend the practice, notably Rep Otto Passman who says it is none of the public's business though it concerns voters paying salaries and benefits.
In a local update, Fred Brooks and John Frazier join Le Roy Allan in a community effort centered on youth programs. The alliance aims to expand activities and support for regional sponsors and volunteers.
Stew Boone visited Alta Brown Elementary with red white and blue flags a Book of Freedom dated and signed for each class. Students joined in history sing alongs and a trumpet accompaniment to You're a Grand Old Flag God Bless America and Battle Hymn. Teachers praised the event as a bang up success with strong student response.
A reflective wag recalls aging with humor and sharp observation. He lists aches, changing tastes, evolving society, and shifting priorities from youth to elderhood, noting fashion, media, and family dynamics while wryly insisting he is not old though four ages appear in his view.
Confidential FBI memos and sources describe over 1000 break-ins, possibly up to 2000, termed black bag jobs against spies and criminals, with some against law abiding citizens. Hoover sanctioned many entries, end of practice came in 1967 amid pressure from Ramsey Clark, as Senate committee pushes for full figures. Also noting chauffeur claim against Rep Burton aide and Topeka state picks for National Youth Science Camp run June 25 to July 21 in West Virginia with alternates named.
The page presents a large crossword style puzzle with Across and Down clues led by editor Eugene Sheffer. It includes cryptic and wordplay sections, a poem or column noted as Fair Lovelorn, and a cryptoquip clue where E equals C. The column promises audience engagement through a weekly puzzle and wants readers to submit Want Ads for results.
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