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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1971
Page
2
Garden City Telegram urges shift of Memorial Day focus from fallen to the living. Citing Gen. David Shoup the editorial calls for rapid withdrawal from Vietnam, arguing 50,000 U.S. deaths demand action to save the living rather than long discourse. It urges assembling ships and planes within 10 to 12 days and troops out in about 15 days.
Amid post office rate talks Kansas spent 2.4 million on postage last year and faces an increase of over 725000. The piece argues for state control or trimming mail and departments to save funds and curb fluff.
A neighbor physician helps fix a malfunctioning sprinkler producing a walking device as the author jokes about garden life. The piece notes family teasing over a “Garden of the Gourds” and a town character who, at 69, tries running for exercise and finds his breath catching. An authorial quote about education closes the column.
Subscriptions listed for local carriers and mail options. Rates include Garden City residents at $1.94 monthly plus sales tax, student rates $10.30 for 9 months, other cities $1.80 monthly, mail $16.46 yearly, with details on payment in advance and carrier service availability.
JACK ANDERSON REPORTS: HEW faces scrutiny over noncompetitive contracts by the Social and Rehabilitation Service, totaling over $18 million in a 14 month period. Investigators find 60 percent of required public notices were not published and postaward oversight is weak. The piece links broader security and procurement concerns across federal agencies, noting extensive government dossiers and pervasive surveillance.
Jim Bishop recalls car theft escapades with friend Bill Scanlon, detailing a Polish father who boasted a Camry stuff and prewar liquor pranks. The piece pivots to a lavender Kissel roadster theft tale and a witty columnist who taunts the thief in a running column.
Grover Craig surveys marijuana as a widely used drug, detailing forms such as marijuana and hashish, effects like heightened perception and memory loss, and the social risks including antisocial behavior and crime. He notes street names, raises parental concern, cites rising arrests on school and college grounds, and urges community action and continued study next week.
Amy Phillips of Leoti comments on Manuel Fierro and local school and housing issues. She defends teachers of Mexican American students, questions racism claims, calls for accountability, and urges Fierro to prove his statements. She asserts schools provide books and care, migrants deserve housing, and medical care is available, ending with a challenge to Fierro to “put up or shut up.”
A 1971 feature notes lively bistros and cabarets attracting crowds. The piece highlights eating and entertainment venues drawing patrons, with emphasis on urban nightlife and evolving dining culture.
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