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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1973
Page
2
The Kansas Federal court upheld Attorney General Vern Miller over Amtrak in Newton last year. The decision says state liquor laws apply to liquor carried into Kansas and rejects Amtrak’s Rail Passenger Act defense. The judges praise Kansas law clarity and Millers role representing the people.
A satirical column notes how televised Watergate Hearings catch household chores and politics off guard. It mocks CREEP staff remnants stored in a basement, fake library panels, kraut recipes, and a gadget cataloged mock bookshelf panel that costs 7.95 for a 25 inch look.
Jack Anderson reports Vesco sought access to U S President Nixon and Costa Rica's President Figueres through family links. He pursued Donald Nixon and Martinez through business talk while pressuring for favorable treatment, amid Vesco's SEC fraud allegations. Costa Rica's leaders faced financial strains cited by relatives, with CIA and other sources noting risk to development plans.
A devotional note cites Philippians 2 5 urging readers to adopt Christ Jesus mind as the standard of excellence for educated people everywhere. The piece links moral aspiration with intellectual achievement in a concise religious reflection.
Garden City Telegram published daily except Sundays and certain holidays. Subscription options include carrier and mail rates with sales tax, plus delivery details for Garden City and other cities where service is available. Rates shown include monthly carrier, yearly mail, and military rates where applicable.
Jim Bishop profiles Toots Shor the New York impresario, recalling his rise from South Philadelphia to restaurant fame, his larger‑than‑life circle, and his notorious bravado. The piece notes Shor’s 70th birthday, his fame among celebrities, and his frugal, publicity‑free approach to building his empire while facing heavy debts and a hard living image. The tone blends humor with admiration and rueful caution about his lifestyle.
Kansas City grain traders predict many farmers will rely on government price support loans as harvest approaches. With loan rates around 1.25 and 5 percent interest, farmers can store wheat, delay sale, and hope for higher prices later. Market fate hinges on crop size, exports, and global demand.
Ruth Richards, co leader of Cadets Troop 43, appeals for funds to buy land for the Girl Scout Little House in Garden City. She stresses the cabin’s value to multiple troops overnight, gatherings, and storage, noting a $5,000 land purchase goal and asserting the cabin belongs to Garden City Girl Scouts.
Puzzle column entry highlights two clues Lettuce and DisAgure with author Eugene Sheffer. The note references a 1986 crossword feature and hints at themed entries or answers. No further substantial context available.
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