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Newspaper

Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1961

Page

2

Proxy War May Go to Murchisons

Baltimore AP Vic tory in the battle for control of Alleghany Corp appeared to be in the hands of the Matthi son brothers of Taxan. Official results of proxy counting not disclosed until Tuesday afternoon, but unofficial reports favor the Murchison Insurgents. The dispute centers on IDS and New York Central holdings, with Kirby leading the opposition.

Baltimore Alleghany Corp Matthison Brothers Taxan Murchison John Clint W. Murchison Jr Allan P. Kirby Clint Senior Kirby Robert P. Young New York Central Railroad New York Central Alleghany Investors Diversified Services Murchison Brothers IDS Murchigan-Kirby Aince Murchisons

Kennedy avoids Senate fight on education bill

President Kennedy has reversed his political stance and stays hands off as the Senate hammers out its version of federal aid to education. Senate Leader Mike Mansfield says a $2.5 billion bill funding public school construction and teachers’ salaries will pass in a form satisfactory to Kennedy, with Mansfield noting the President’s lack of direct involvement while the Senate proceeds independently.

Washington Kennedy Senate Senate Democratic Mike Mansfield Montana Sup Congress Mansfield Mansfold

Patriotism urged to bolster U S image in Latin America

Air Force Colonel Gerald Clugston, commander of an Atlas missile complex near Topeka, told AP editors that rekindling patriotism among youth is essential to selling the American way of life abroad. He returned from a three year tour advising the Air Force in Colombia.

Topeka United States Latin America Air Force Kanaan Associated Press Sunday Naiht Gerald Clugston Lfe Clugston Colombia

Hospitals Admissions At St Catharine Saturday

Admissions list includes Mrs Burrilla Near 506 Mulberry Arden Fulton El Rancho Trail or Court Mrs Clifford Rein 511 N 13th Sunday Mrs Kenneth Brungardt 210 5th Mary Ornelas 1921 Fair Mrs Richard Schupman Liberal Mrs Loren Gunkel 1212 St John Mrs William Johnson Scott City Mrs William Boles 316 N 10th Juan Mercado Gardendale aft Donald Leighty Garden cotrs Ralph Miller Crestway Drive

St. Catharine Burrilla Near Mulberry Arden Fulton el Rancho Trailor Court Clifford Rein Kenneth Brungardt Mary Ornelas Richard Schupman Loren Gunkel St. John William Johnson Scott City William Boles Juan Mercado Gardendale Donald Leighty Garden Ralph Miller Crestway Drive

Candidates Named For Naval Academy

Rep. Robert F. Ellsworth named two principal candidates for the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis Jay W Sprague of Overland Park Kansas and John E K Bishop of Kansas City Kansas The two achieved the highest scores in competitive examinations and Ellsworth said they are his appointments to the academy One vacancy existed before his election last year and his predecessor Newell A George had named candidates to compete for that appointment Bishop won in that competition Ellsworth explained.

Washington Jay W. Sprague Overland Park Kas John EK Kansas City U.S. Naval Academy At Annapolis Robert F. Ellsworth Ellsworth Newell A. George Bishop

Weekend theft spree hits four service stations

Cigarette machines at Al's Texaco Hudson and Fulton Bob's Mobile Service 10th and Kansas Ellis Texaco 12th and Kansas and Merle's Skelly Service Five Points were broken into Saturday night. Varying amounts were taken and police investigate. Damaged doors glass indicate entry at three sites. Also reported: rear view mirror stolen from Earl Parrish and thefts of tire and wheel from a pickup on N Main. Robert Spillman reported a projectile shattered his car window Saturday evening.

Al's Texaco Hudson and Fulton Bob's Mobil 10Th Kansas Ellis Texaco 12Th Merle's Skelly Bob's Earl M. Parrish N. &Th N. Main Thomas Edward Spillman

Dismissals And Births At St Catherine Observed

Dismissals listed include Kelvin Clark and Emery Heinrichs among several residents across Holcomb Dighton Scoti and Eminence with addresses. Births report a boy born Monday at St Catherine to Mr and Mrs Verty Montney at 4 10 a m weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces.

St. Catherine Kelvin Clark W. Emerson Emery Heinrichs E. Laurel Nicholas Hernandez Scoti David Carnahan W. Campbell Deborah Crosley Holcomb Ee Jennings Dean Cambron Safford Donald Frazer Elmer Smith Westside Verty Montney

Court Bonds and Accidents Reported in Fulton Area

Police bonds posted for George Dana Austin Freddy Park Crist Kenneth Ashbury Aubrey Holmes Edmond Dungan Eugene Wright for improper driving and mufflers with listed addresses and bail amounts. Accidents reported Saturday in Fulton with drivers Connie Jeane Lee Polly Kerr James Spor Aubry Gibson Harold Courtney and Earl Davis.

George Dana Austin Freddy Park Crist N. 10Th Kenneth Ira Ashbury City Ave Aubrey Glenn Holmes Sublette Edmond Leroy Dungan Scott City Eugene Earl Wright Rt. 1 Fulton and Washington Connie Jeane Lee Polly 0. Kerr EB. Fulton James ‘Robert Spor Walker Aubry Wayne Gibson E. Maple He, Fulton Harold Robert Courtney N. A St Eurl Edwin Davis E. Fulton

Disabled Vets End Convention in Kansas

Raymond T. Billings of Kansas City is named commander of the Kansas Disabled American Veterans after a three day convention. He succeeds P. W. Dorsett of Wichita as officers and names include Reed Parsons Ginden Smith Hurd Coffeyville Staples Kansas City McClure Liberal Kuhn Wells Fribley.

Dodge City Kas Raymond T. Billings Kansas City Kansas Disabled American Veterans P. W Bill) Dorsett Wichita Robert Reed Parsons A. S. Gindensmith Hutchinson C. E. Hurd Coffeyville Robert Staples Guy McClure Jerry Kuhn Chris Wells Silvngs Bill H. Fribley Crestline

City Band to Reform With Concert June 2

The Garden City Municipal Band resumes this summer beginning with a concert on Friday night June 2 at the Stevens Park band shell. Its first appearance will be Memorial Day at Valley View Cemetery. Band president Alton Foster invites interested musicians to apply. selection will be based on experience and ability using the printed application form.

Garden City Stevens Park Valley View Cemetery Alton Foster

Control Issue May Be Detour To Summit Peak

In Geneva Western diplomats see the long standing clash over controls to enforce international agreements as likely to dominate talks between President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev. They expect Kennedy to press for vote free, day to day control and inspection and seek any chance the Kremlin will accept Western safeguards.

Geneva West Soviet Union Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna Laos Arthur H. Dean U.S Washington Dean Kremlin

Pakistan Battles Pathan Guerrillas at Khyber Pass Clash

Afghan regular soldiers joined fighting around the Khyber Pass as Pakistan and Pathan tribal guerrillas clash. President Ayub Khan said Afghan regulars attacked a border post with mortars and machine guns Friday night. two Afghans were reported killed. Fighting spread to two more posts Saturday amid ongoing border clashes.

Karachi Pakistan Khyber Pass Mohammed Ayub Khan Afghanistan Khyber Peshawar

Stolen Chevrolet Recovered. Suspect Held by Authorities

A 1956 Chevrolet stolen here May 18 has been recovered by police in Sacramento California. Richard Wesley Rolland is in custody and federal warrants are expected for interstate transportation of stolen property. The car belonged to Robert Earl Douk of 616 N 10th and was taken from his home. A second stolen car was recovered in the same area and investigators probe a possible link between the two thefts involving the New Orleans Louisiana vehicle.

Sacramento Calif Richard Wesley Rolland California Robert Earl Douk N. 10Th New Orleans

Market Report From Kansas City and Local Receipts

Local market receipts show cattle and hogs led by fat cattle and choice steers trading around $21 to $22 as pruned quotes. Hogs range near $16.30 top with 20 cent decline. calves, yearlings, and cows move across varied bands, Holsteins and heifers featured, while sow and piggy sow prices mix with feeder pigs. Kansas City AP data adds cattle and calves totals with steer and heifer prices and yearling ranges across multiple weight classes.

Good and Choice

Cambodian prince bids for Laos peace talks in Geneva

Cambodia’s Prince Norodom Sihanouk calls on Laos factions to form a coalition government at the Geneva conference. He invites Boun Oum, Souvanna Phouma, and Souphanouvong to negotiate with a goal of neutralizing Laos’s civil strife. Boycott threats from Vientiane and Pathet Lao persist amid cease-fire disputes.

Geneva Nor Odom Sihanouk Assa Laos Sihanouk Southeast Ala Boun Oum Savang Vathana Souvanna Phouma Pathet Lao Ban Namane Vientiane Norodom Sihanouk Savang Vathana Presmite

South Africa Mobilizes Military to Quell Antiregime Protests

About 5000 militia and reservists report for duty as Pretoria braces for May 31 inauguration of Charles R. Swart. Police raid thousands of nonwhite and some white opponents amid threats of May 29 to May 31 demonstrations and calls for voting rights.

Johannesburg South Africa Hendrik F. Verwoerd South African Press Association Pretoria Charles R. Swart

Plan Study of Game Committee Has Kansas wildlife talk

Hutchinson Kan AP The Kansas Association for Wildlife formed a committee to study enabling legislation for a five man state game commission at the closing session. The group had earlier fought for a five member panel and linked with other groups to push lawmakers. The current seven member state commission was discussed as seeking legislative action. Fred Warders acting director outlined new game laws passed, as the association named five area directors and a secretary Arthur Hanson Bonner Springs Harold Munger Manhattan Ray Amer Pleasanton H A Carey Wichita and Fred Fromm Dodge City The association urged action on creating a grass lands national park in Kansas.

Hutchinson Kan Kansas Association For Wildlife Tony State Commission Fred Warders Commission Arthur Hanson Bonner Springs Harold Munger Manhattan Ray Amer Pleasonton H. A. Carey Wichita Fred Fromm Dodge City Grasslands National Park Kansas

Youth Enjoys His Bagpipes

In Kansas City AP reports 18 year old Tarry Gunter and 19 year old Eva Silverman marching from a party at 1:15 a.m. toward Brooklyn Park when officers encounter them. Gunter plays Scotland the Brave on bagpipes in moonlit grass while Silverman accompanies. Gunter hopes to visit Scotland where bagpipe playing is welcome.

Kansas City Olive Street Charles Chick Don Marcum George E. Martin Brooklyn Park Tarry Gunter Scotland Eva Silverman Dr. Martin Gunter Migs Silverman A. Eugene Gunter Statland

Greta Johnson Wins Grant at K State

Greta Johnson a Kansas State University junior from Cimarron won the $150 Bessie Brooks West scholarship for the second straight year announced during a School of Home Economics Honor Day. Miss Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Crawford Johnson has earned scholastic honors each semester and is a dietetics major active in Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Upsilon Omicron Omicron Nu and the Professional Foods club.

Greta Johnson Kansas State University Camarron Bessie Brooks West School of Home Economics Department of Institutional Management Miss Johnson Crawford Johnson Cimarron Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Upsion Omicron Omicron Nu The Professional Foods Club

Air Force Academy to Graduate Six Kansans

Six Kansans are among candidates for graduation from the U S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs Warren L Haslover 22 Rt 3 Arkansas City Donald Jones 24 of 1504 Collins Topeka Darrell K Koerner 22 Wakefield John K Shackhouse 22 Prairie Village Kenneth Staten 22 Kingman

Colorado Springs U. S. Air Force Academy Warren L. Haslover Rt. 3 Arkansas City Donald Jones Collins Topeka Darrell K. Koerner Wakefield John KE. Shackhouse Prairie Village Kenneth §. Staten Kingman

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North 6Th Ing Naval Academy John Pfeiff Earnest William Scott It Theresa Venters Foster Music Store Pathan Garden City Livestock Kansas City Livestock Cambodia Prince Souphanouvong Collins Furniture & Appliance N. Mala Page Garden City Telegram Grant Air Force Academy Ile Peoples
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