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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1961
Page
1
President Kennedy asked Congress for a drastic overhaul of the foreign aid program proposing 4.76 billion dollars for next year and a multi billion loan system for future years. He said the plan is paramount for protecting the free world against the Communist threat.
President Kennedy pitches a new Agency for International Development to unite prior aid units. The plan would separate arms aid from economic aid, treat it as part of the defense budget, and fund about $1.69 billion in economic aid plus $1.885 billion in arms aid for fiscal year starting July 1. He asked for long term borrowing authority and reuse of repayments, with annual borrowing potential of about $300 million after four years.
A Senate commerce subcommittee will hold hearings June 13 14 on bills to ensure an ample box car supply during harvest shortages. Senator Schoeppel says the coming grain harvest will worsen shortages and support bills to empower ICC to set daily car-use charges to spur railroads to maintain adequate stock.
President Kennedy’s 2.55 billion school aid measure sails through the Senate 49 to 34 and heads for a likely House clash. The plan would grant up to 850 million yearly for three years with aid targets based on need, including operating costs and teacher salaries, and continues the impacted area program.
Garden City's Memorial Day program at Valley View Cemetery starts at 10 a.m. with the Garden City Municipal Band. Commander Brecheisen and Commander Long of VFW and American Legion raise the flag. Chaplain Adams delivers the prayer and roll call, with a tribute by Rev. Paul Schairer and taps to close. Brownie Scouts place a wreath and firing squad honors follow.
Garden City and Holcomb churches will run a first migrant ministry this summer aiding farm workers mainly in sugar beet fields. A vacation school runs June 12 to July 14 from 8 to 4 daily, with teen and adult activities and family gatherings. The Garden City Company provides a warehouse, volunteers, and funds. meeting set for June 5 to finalize plans.
TOPEKA AP Gov John Anderson completes appointment of a new Forestry Fish and Game Commission naming Charles Hulme Great Bend to represent southwest Kansas and Alvin E Jones Topeka state property valuation director Robert Jenison Healy appointed to state Civil Service Board Hulme road contractor and farmer joins four prior appointees Brown Boling Boxberger Lombard The commission will meet in Topeka most Wednesdays to discuss a new fish and game director position vacant since January The governor said he will not submit a name but will ask the commissioners to pick an experienced candidate possibly from another state The four districts plus one at large member exist under the new system Jones 31 previously controller for the Department of Revenue and former assistant cashier for a Beattie Kansas bank replaces Eldon Sloan Topeka who resigned Jenison former Healy bank president and 1955 56 House speaker chaired a 1958 legislative investigation into lobbying actions involving a state building sale He will succeed Vana Crist Wichita whose term expires June 1
City Manager Deane Wiley announced Memorial Day opening is postponed after the pool pump failed beyond repair. A replacement was ordered and not due until early next week. Officials aim to reopen likely by Saturday June 3 after flushing rusted recirculation pipes.
A resident pressed a repairman to fix an air conditioner three weeks ago and has not had cooling since, reporting ongoing pressure and a stalled service.
Garden City Junior College 1961 graduates hear Richard E Burnet say America needs you at your very best. 88 graduates, including four finishing mid semester, with valedictorian Jo Ann Ming and salutatorian Barbara Julia Maglaras. Dr Leroy Hood honors and praises Dean Andrew H Eiland who resigns to head Hutchinson Junior College. Dean Elland notes mixed emotions on leaving. Dr David J Williams named dean here. Andrew Erhart presents degrees and certificates. music by Senior High Symphony and Junior College Choir.
Forty eighth graders graduated from St Marys Catholic School in a ceremony at the St Mary Center with Father Leo Kelly delivering the address on duties to country church and parents. Rosalee Pfeifer gave the response and diplomas were presented by Father Clement Goubeaux. Awards were given for conduct attendance test average arithmetic spelling reading and religion.
The 74th Garden City High School graduation exercises are at Penrose Stadium tonight at 8 p.m. The GCHS Band directed by Don Threlkeld will lead the processional and recessional. Bill Jellison, former interim principal and Fort Hays State College dean of men, will speak. Top graduate Glenda Gayle Cleveland, daughter of Glenn and, 404 W. Edward, holds a perfect 5.00 GPA and will have her name engraved on the Rotary plaque. Salutatorian Judy Hamman has a 4.93 GPA. Honors graduates include Sandra Kay Barnett, Pauletta Lee Bird, Sydnie Beth Bowling, Sharon Etling, Susan Kidwell, Jerry Krebs, Leon Largent, Mary Lefort, Patricia Leopold, Sandra Mahwaron, Vicki Mercer, Paul Chimes, Alice Shea, Jim Simmons, Susan Vance, Ruth Wagner and Phillip Wiebe. The Robed Choir and Blue Notes perform. Dr. Leroy Hood presents honors. Tom Saffell and Andrew Erhart present diplomas. Rev. Henry E. Wright gives invocation and benediction.
Gov. John Anderson urged Kansas motorists to switch on headlights during daylight today and Saturday as part of the See the Light, Slow Down and Live campaign. The national effort also runs across the United States and Canadian provinces to promote safe driving.
Wayne M. Campbell recalls Garder High School’s 1911 graduating class, the 74th to finish, and local alumni memories. He notes five surviving women and one remaining man, Asa writer, plus the long careers of former students now living across the country. He highlights longing for an alumni association and a potential future gold jubilee reunion.
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