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Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1956

Page

2

Hospital Admittances and Discharges Report

Admittances list includes Mrs. Edward DeKeyser Lakin Mrs L L Kerr 702 Godfrey Mrs Ed Dye Sublette L M Finn 905 North Fourth Roy Frank Copeland Mrs Bernard Teeter Scott City J R Thomas Windsor Hotel Elmer Apps Scott Mrs E W Stewart Healy J H Casteel General Delivery City Jane Burnside 1002 Second Carol Smith 809 North First Discharges name Wilfed Herman Jr Imperial Foute Mrs George Adams Holcomb Gaylord Haynes 1310 Hattie Mrs Eugene Carver Modoc John B Miller 305 Ninth LeRoy York 1011 North Third Joseph E Barton Dodge City Mrs M J Cox 1020 North Sixth Mrs Otis Turner Imperial Route Mrs L K Schopf Dighton Mrs Harry Carl Imperial Route Debra Humphries Gardendale Births at St Catherine Ted E Dye Sublette and Lawrence Barlow Holcomb each report a baby born late weekend Police briefs Bond posted Orvin Raymond Kline 1209 N Main 10 no driver license Robert Eugene Linenberger 306 N 12th 5 disregard of right of way Accident involving Robert Quint Holcomb and Charles Leon Lefort 901 3th collided N 12th Lefort backing from curb

Ee Hospital Edward DeKeyser Lakin L. L.’ Kerr Godfrey Ed Dye L. M. Finn North Fourth Roy Frank Copeland Bernard Teeter Scott City J. R. Thomas Windsor Hotel Elmer Apps Scott E. W. Stewart Healy J. H. Casteel General Delivery City Jane Burnside Carol Smith North First Wilfed Herman, Jr Imperial Foute George Adams Holcomb Gaylord Haynes Hattie Eugene Carver Modoc John B. Miller LeRoy York North Third Joseph E. Barton Dodge City M. J. Cox North Sixth St. Catherine Ted E. Dye Sublette Lawrence Barlow Robert Quint Charles Leon Lefort N. 12Th Lefort

Japan reports another H-bomb test at Bikini

Japanese scientists announced instruments detected a hydrogen blast at Bikini comparable to the May 21 explosion. Tokyo observatory reported atmospheric pressure waves across Japan for about 40 minutes while Matsushiro seismograph logged earth shocks earlier. Weather delays kept reporters at the proving ground past their limit as AEC said tests would run into June.

Tokyo United States Bikini Atomic Energy Immediate Washington Tokyo Central Meteorological Observatory Japan Riki Matsushiro Earth Proving Ground AEC Tokyo Observatory Yokohama

Mrs Phillip Jara 59 Dies After Heart Attack

Mrs Phillip Jara age 59 died here last night after a heart attack while enroute to her Lamar Colorado home. She was visiting Garden City yesterday at Augustine Orosza’s home. Surviving are her husband three daughters and two sons. Funeral services are incomplete.

Dulles backs high level debate on foreign policy

Secretary of State Dulles, vacationing at Lake Ontario, said he would welcome a high level discussion of U S foreign policy in the 1956 campaign if it does not involve gust throwing dead cats around. He made the remark in a television interview with Rep Keating filmed for release yesterday.

Washington Dulles Lake Ontario Rep Keating

Pro West Leads in Italy as Early Votes Scatter

Early returns in Italy's nationwide local elections show Christian Democrats with a strong lead across many districts while the Communist Socialist Left lags. Turnout appeared very high, with estimates near 90 percent, a factor potentially favoring Center parties amid West European reaction to Moscow's coexistence line.

Rome Italy Christian Democrats Sicily Moscow

Senator Pushed As a Candidate At Democratic State Meet

Missouri Democrats gathered in Jefferson City with about 1600 delegates for their state convention. Senator Len Symington said he is not a candidate and would not campaign, but would not refuse the nomination, while the party prepared to back him as a “favorite son” option and pledged delegates to remain with him if a chance to win exists ahead of the Chicago nominating convention on Aug 13.

Jefferson City Missouri Len Stuart Symington DMO Symington Chicago

Manhattan Mayor Withdraws From Senatorial Race

Manhattan Mayor Charles C. Arthur pulled out of the race for State senator from the 19th District to seek a seat in the State House. His withdrawal Saturday leaves State Rep. Charles C. Charson of Manhattan unopposed for the Republican nomination.

Manhattan Kas, l Charles C. Arthur House of Representatives Arthur Senate Charles C. Charson

Garden City native Lightner tops college GE battery at McClellan

Captain Robert W. Lightner, son of Mrs. Veneta Lightner of 913 North Tenth, achieved the highest percentile totals on the college level general educational development battery of tests at McClellan Air Force Base. He holds the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the World War II Victory Medal, and the European theater medal with four battle stars. Don Dwyer of Hugoton earned a $200 monthly Range Management scholarship from Phillips Petroleum Co. He will graduate from Fort Hays State with a B.S. in botany. Highlights of the Kansas State graduation program at Manhattan included Rep. Cliff Hope receiving an honorary Doctor of Agriculture, and Lester McCoy of the Board of Regents. The program also featured President James McCain and Gov. Fred Hall.

Robert W. Lightner Veneta Lightner North Tenth McClellan, Air Force Base Calif Garden City Captain Lightner Garden City High School Garden City Junior College Don Dwyer Fort Hays State College Hugoton Phillips Petroleum Company Bartlesville Oklo Dwyer Fort Hays Kansas State Manhattan Norman Armstrong KIAL Cliff Hope Lester McCoy The Board of Regents James McCain Fred Hall

Youngsters Prove They Can Spell on TV Match

NEW YORK Gloria Locker man of Baltimore and Andy Douglas of Greenwich Connecticut spelled the same six words tonight to equal a televised spelling contest for 64000 dollars. Gloria 13 won 16000 last summer on The 640000 Question. They will return next Sunday to try again. If they tie the top prize is split. Andy ran ichthyology leguminous tertiary gregarious personnel and braggadocio without hesitation. Gloria hesitated on the last word and admitted debating braggadocio's middle letter.

New York Gloria Lockerman Baltimore Andy Douglas Greenwich Conn CBS Gloria Tonight Andy

Police Seek Suspect In Parking Meter Smasher Case

North Bergen police sought an unidentified man who borrowed a sledge hammer from a construction worker, smashed a parking meter, and fled on a motorcycle after declaring Ive always wanted to do this. Witnesses including Joseph Picone did not note the bike registration.

North Bergen Joseph Picone Bergenling Avenue Picone

Grain and Livestock Market Report From Several Cities

Quotations from B C Christopher Co show wheat and corn futures across Kansas City Wichita and surrounding markets with bids for No 2 hard and red varieties. Livestock prices in Kansas City and Wichita USDA reports reflect higher cattle steadier hogs and mixed sheep trends amid active slaughter and steady to strong demand.

B. C. Christopher & Co Kansas City Chicago Kansas City Livestock Kansas City m USDA U. S Wichita Livestock Wichita UK U.S

Two Southerners Beaten for Re election in NC

In Raleigh North Carolina two incumbent congressmen who refused to sign the Southern manifesto opposing school desegregation were toppled in renomination bids. Harold D. Cooley won a new term in the 4th District defeating W. E. Debnam while noting his opposition to racial mixing.

Raleigh N.C North Carolina Harold D. Cooley House Agriculture Committee W. E. Debnam Coolby

Former Kansan Spent Boss's Money Quickly

John W. Summers 39, once a lieutenant colonel and now a bookkeeper, admitted forging payroll checks totaling $10,000 for the Chicago Asbestos Manufacturing Co. since last July. He said he spent about $7,000 at the races, drinking, and on women.

Chicago Ra.es John W. Summers Chicago Asbestos Manufacturing Co

Shaw attacks Hall in Kansas governor race speech

Warren W. Shaw told Kansas GOP leaders in Wichita that Governor Fred Hall is a political opportunist betraying the people. He accused Hall of wielding power to serve union bosses and labor racketeers, misrepresenting tax feats, vetoing reforms, and blocking a legislative investigative committee probing the State Park Authority.

Wichita Warren W. Shaw Fred Hall Kansas Shaw Hall Republian Louisiana Huey Long Republican Legislative Investigating Committee Pik State Supreme Court

Grains Decline on Chicago Board with Wheat Limping

Grains fell sharply on the Chicago Board of Trade with soybeans down 3 to 10 cents. Wheat barely held losses, closing slightly lower after intraday strength and renewed liquidation. Corn and oats slid, rye dropped, and soybeans showed notable declines across July contracts. Open interest in wheat futures stood around 60.19 million bushels.

New York U . Allies Tel&Tel Atlas Pdr Atchison Avco Beth Steel Boeing G&e Chicago Minn Monsan Oh St. Jos Sears Rock St Sinclair O Spen. Chem Socony Stoke van C Oil NJ Tran W US Steel Woolworth Eameee Gore Board of Trade

Garden Citian Charged With Drunken Driving

Charles Marion Morgan of 6114 North Ninth has been charged with driving while intoxicated and transporting an open bottle. Troopers arrested him early Sunday on US 50 near the west city limits, following him into Garden City.

Garden Citian Charles Marion Morgan North Ninth Morgan Elty Garden City

Highway Aid Plan Attacked by Gore in Senate Speech

Senator Gore denounces a House plan for interstate highway funding as inequitable and urges continuation of the current allocation formula. The Senate aims to finalize a multibillion dollar highway bill before Memorial Day, with taxes to raise about 14.4 billion dollars for a 40,000 mile interstate network and urban roads.

Washington Sen Gore D-Tean House Senate Federal

Midget Deer Cavert in British City

In Leamington England residents report tiny two foot tall midget deer hopping through streets and gardens. A householder saw one leap over a five foot fence and disappear while an RSPCA inspector notes the mystery of their origin. Drought may have driven the animals into the city.

Leamington England Harry Lightbrown Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Lightbrown

Baptists Plan Meeting Series Amid WMU Leadership Change

The Women's Missionary Union of the Southern Baptist Convention will elect a new president tomorrow for the first time in 10 years. Mrs George R. Martin of Norfolk will not seek re election to an 11th term. The WMU convention opens as part of a four day SBC gathering with business sessions starting today. Separate meetings of 25 boards and associations are planned through the week drawing about 15,000 Baptists from 30,377 churches. The denomination totals 8,474,741 members in 26 states.

Kansas City i Women's Missionary Union Southern Baptist Convention George R. Martin Norfolk WMU Martin SBC Southern Baptist Pastors’ Conference

Bond Posted on Two Driving Charges

Mrs. George Rees of Holcomb posted $125 bond in city police court on charges of driving while intoxicated and transporting an open bottle after being arrested last week by police.

George Rees Holcomb

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Otis. Turner Imperia L. K. Schopf Dighton Harry Carl Debra Humphries Gardendale Airths Dyaths and Mes Philip Jara Pro-West Charles Joseph Hayes Ingalls N. Sixth Harold Brungardt Conkling J. W. Gould West Walnut Dora Cooper Pasadena Cooper Dr. Cooper Burdick Lion Club Knothole Knotholers Finnup Park Roy Hall Hutchinson Omaha Enid Salina Ft. Worth Kansas City Grain Lindh Produce Sc Ernor Curtis Ment Senate Public Works Committee British City Baptists Safeco Heinemann Agency
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