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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1967
Page
2
An editorial calls for drastic reform amid rising property tax concerns in Kansas counties. It argues ad valorem taxes are unfair to homeowners and farmers, advocates re appraisal and an earnings tax to equalize between counties and urban rural taxpayers, warning county commissions may resist changes.
The column discusses grandmother charm bracelets and mother rings using birthstones, highlights a two row eight stone example for Virginia Bergkamp, and lists many local distinguished citizens. It also notes Garden City high school class of 1922 reunion plans for May 28 at Downing's and recalls 1921 football records against Liberal and Dodge City.
Drew Pearson reports that the drug industry hired a private investigator to shadow William Haddad, a key Senate witness in the Kefauver Nelson probe. Haddad unearthed documents from Latin America showing price fixing and conducted US surveys on generic versus brand-name drug prices, arguing high costs keep vital drugs from the sick. The column also notes Meany’s CIA funding questions and Dirksen’s Constitutional Convention push amid Capitol Hill jockeying.
Hal Boyle reflects on the Alaska purchase from Russia as one of history’s greatest bargains, noting $7.2 million price at two cents an acre. The column also spans trivia about sleep, matrimony, Canada’s water, vandalized NYC schools, safety glass, metals, and quotes from notable figures.
Mrs H R Hawk recalls a basic lesson on noon and the sun’s position over meridians. She notes earth’s 24 hour rotation and 15 degree hour rule, explaining why places east of Chicago are one hour later and those west are earlier. She urges revisiting the 8th grade lesson and mentions time zones were divided long ago.
In a pointed critique, Harold Coffin argues Congress struggles with juvenile delinquency while facing senior delinquency in its own ranks. He likens morality to the New Math and notes older generations’ views, with youth sensing a shift. The piece laments everyone seeking benefits without effort, and complaints about trading stamps not included.
A violent hail and windstorm swept from the Himalayan foothills causing 32 deaths and up to 350 injuries in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Kanpur bore the heaviest toll with hundreds killed or injured. Hailstones the size of tennis balls littered streets while winds over 100 mph whipped the region. Relief efforts mobilized as the storm also brought rain to drought areas.
The Garden City Telegram publishes daily except Sundays and five holidays. The paper lists staff roles, AP affiliation, and subscription rates including $12 per year by mail and $15,000 per year elsewhere.
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