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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1962
Page
1
Intense storms swept east-central Kansas with high winds and baseball to grapefruit-sized hail. Burrton suffered structural damage, Hutchinson reported injuries, Newton recorded funnel activity and widespread property losses. No deaths reported. emergency crews aided victims and prepared clean-up efforts.
About 1,000 male students joined a four hour riot at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Police arrested 32, detained 17 overnight, and two officers were injured. A coed was cut by a bottle and a firefighter injured by flying glass. Damages to two dorms ran into thousands.
Washington AP reports consumer prices climbed two tenths of a percent in April, marking a record third straight monthly gain. The Labor Department says 1962 year to date inflation reached seven tenths of a percent, matching all of 1961. The index rose to 105.2 of the 1957-59 baseline, up 1.3 percent from April last year, triggering wage adjustments of one to two cents an hour for about one million auto farm equipment aerospace and transit workers under cost of living clauses.
In Franklin Texas authorities reopened the Henry Marshall death probe after a pathologist found probable murder tied to the year-old case. Autopsy suggested five gunshots, carbon monoxide exposure, and a head blow, with a back shot possible. The investigation parallels a congressional hearing on Estes affairs and farm promotions facing fraud charges.
In Kenmore Square National Shawmut Bank, Patrolman John J. Gallagher died after chest and leg wounds in a gunfight that also wounded Harold Gillette, a 56 year old protective service guard, and suspect Charles Tracy. Tracy, 37, married, was shot multiple times and taken to Boston City Hospital. police say he lives nearby. The clash followed a burglar alarm trigger as the suspect entered the bank through a rear window.
Washington AP The Senate approved tighter wheat production controls as part of a broader farm bill effort to reduce surpluses and costs. The plan would replace an existing allotment and price support with a new permanent framework requiring planting and marketing restraints to maintain government supports. The action followed a 9-8 committee vote and faces further floor battles, with opponents largely among Republicans and some Democratic holdouts.
Washington AP report notes Kansas senators Frank Carlson and James Pearson both Republicans supported the current government price support and acreage controls on wheat and price tools on corn and livestock feeds. They voted in the minority in both ballots. Missouri's two senators Stuart Symington and Edward Long, Democrats, backed Kennedy administration plans for new price support and production controls on wheat.
Dr. Rees Hughes urged 72 Gar den City Junior College graduates to pursue continued education, suitable work, good citizenship and international interests. He emphasized reputation as the basis of character and a solid job, with diplomas awarded by board president Lloyd Haag as the class of 42nd graduated.
Three Russian ships close to the Pacific nuclear tests area conduct a large scale intelligence collection mission. The 3,600 ton Shokal'skiy leads the group with extensive instrument fitment while monitoring U.S. test activities. Garden City High seniors graduate at Clifford Hope Auditorium today with Peggy Smith and Robert Werner delivering talks.
Eighty-seven complaints were heard this month by Pinney County Commissioners as the Board of Equalization. Parcels were re-evaluated due to changes in land. Townships represented included Pierceville Terry Garfield and Pleasant Valley. County Clerk Jane Collins said notices are being sent about board decisions. If a landowner owner disputes the notice, he may renew the complaint or seek an appointment with board members in June.
Gus Garden calls the idea a fer piece from bank to bank at the hole swimming hole. Local chatter labels the scene as a quirky crossing from one bank to another during a summer outing.
Garden City prepares its colossal outdoor pool for a May opening as it enters the 40th season since 1922. Mrs. Claude Oweng returns as pool manager with Notre Dame student Mike Keller as head lifeguard, and regular guards including Roger Stoner and Judy Hamman. Sandblasting, painting, and filling will finish next week, with Red Cross lessons starting mid June and an American Legion swimming meet planned for August.
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