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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1968
Page
2
The page presents editorial commentary on local issues from the Garden City Telegram, reflecting 1968 community concerns and public policy debates. It frames civic matters with opinion tone, noting prominent local figures and events shaping city life.
In the Ferret District GOP contest for Congress heated lines emerge with accusations. A Kansas flap centers on George W Meeker of Garden City and past editorials misattributed to Meeker or supporters. The 1968 concurrent resolution on relocating the state capital is clarified, noting it did not name Garden City and passed in the House before failing in Senate.
A Housewife hobby scene including crocheting knitting and painting is linked to rumors of a Sitke mothers club making wine and matrons producing exotic rum pote. An appeal notes a seven month old Bozer dog seeks a home at Eddie Rohr 209 N Main 6 2965. Former school musicians sought to aid group this summer for Municipal Band. band board seeks older players. Details at Foster-FORMER FIRST Lady of Kansas View Fred Hell. clothing and music performances referenced.
The notice outlines charges for telegram or delivery services including a $2.20 fee and various costs by carrier and mail. It lists a Hamilton Kearny address and a $50.00 charge with total owner costs 515.09, mentioning delivery to multiple addresses and dates.
Drew Pearson reports the Senate Banking Committee opens hearings on loan sharks and mob ties in New York and Chicago. Witnesses include NYPD Deputy Inspector Louis Cottell and mob-linked operators Buccieri Sackin and others, detailing extortion, high interest, and intimidation.
A chaotic transcript shows Bobby Kennedy defending heavy spending to win the Democratic nomination. His mother presses for budget cuts and questions how television time and posters drain funds. Family finance contrasts with Rockefellers as they discuss allowances and campaign costs.
Former Senator Paul H. Douglas argues federal funds should be withheld from wealthy suburbs lacking at least 11 percent Negro population. He blames zoning and large lot requirements for excluding poor people, including African Americans. He cites New York City area and Chicago Main Line as examples. Douglas says views are personal. American Legion Auxiliary volunteers will distribute poppies May 18 to aid veterans and families.
Hal Boyle notes Dean Rusk as a Boy Scout knot tying champ and riffs on public life trends. The column blends trivia on government costs trends, aging alcoholism, pet thefts, and historical price contrasts with light anecdotes and quotes from notable figures.
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