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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1972
Page
2
Burtington Hawk Eye presents an opinion piece arguing war's greatest atrocity lies in civilian suffering. It contrasts World War I, India Pakistan, and Vietnam, denouncing refugee crises and US policy while urging an end to the conflict.
The French government will present every married couple this year with a six volume set of classic French literature as part of International Book Year UNESCO observances. The program costs about a million dollars and splits into two six book collections, including Les Miserables and Madame Bovary. In the U.S. compare this to selecting two six book sets of American literature for 1972 brides and grooms. Additionally, Harding letters to the “other woman” have been sealed in the Library of Congress until 2014. A new 36 page Creative Writing and Drawing publication from Garden City Community College features works by local students and several named artists with faculty sponsorship.
Daily newspaper notice details publication exceptions and yearly subscription rates. Lists offices in Garden City Kansas, staff editors and managers, and carrier and mail pricing including local college student and serviceman rates. Mentions Associated Press rights and publication permissions.
The U S Department of Agriculture set sugar beet wage scales effective April 24 1972 raising time wages to 2 00 per hour and piecework to 14 50 19 00 22 50 12 00 per acre with California only 32 00 per acre for Blocking and Thinning. New rates average about eight percent higher, with rules on substandard wages and working poor, youth pay minimums, and penalties for underage or excessive work.
A semi-trailer transporting about 38,000 pounds of quartered beef overturned on a slick highway. Driver Alfred W. Peterson, 40, of Jetmore, Kansas, was injured with facial wounds and admitted to Weisbrod Memorial Hospital, later released. Six workers from a Ganien City packing plant moved the meat to Liberal.
Kansas City readers are invited to ponder how many acres are planted to 14 major crops vs how many are idled under government programs. The piece traces set aside rules since 1970, explains how acre totals are estimated by USDA and explores discrepancies between planted, diverted, and total crop acres across 1967 to 1972, noting adjustments by ASCS and shifting farmer intentions ahead of the July crop report.
Anthony Harrigan surveys Munich’s revival after WWII noting restored churches, new housing, a vast transit system, and a labor shortage met by 180000 foreign workers. He warns that Soviet aims include access to Western technology and political footholds in West Germany, urging US-led Western defense and firm support amid East–West tensions.
Nixon releases selective Vietnam estimates to shape coverage. Giap’s strength may last three to four months, with supply lines continuing despite heavy bombing. Abrams and Kissinger quotes are presented out of context to bolster policy. SEC backs American Electric Power in a multi million dollar takeover amid staff clashes and influence schemes.
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