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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1959
Page
1
In Washington AP reports Nikita Khrushchev stirs confusion with remarks at the Geneva meeting. Diplomats, after weeks with little progress, travel to John Foster Dulles funeral, then return to resume talks.
Western ministers remain in the dark over Khrushchev’s Berlin demands made on Nov. 27. He pressed for troop withdrawal and a peace treaty with East Germany, prompting months of Western wrangling and a Geneva Conference attempt. The West fears any concession would aid Khrushchev, who may have used the showdown to test prices and gauge reactions while aiming to redraw the Berlin stalemate.
Southwest Kansas scouts announced a large contingent to attend the National Jamboree in Colorado in July 1980. Harold Fansler Sr. leads the committee with council and Santa Fe Trail Council leaders noting the event as a rare opportunity for area boys, explorers, and adults.
Memorial Day observance marks the 91st annual tribute to American war dead from five major wars since independence. Dignitaries and millions travel during a long holiday weekend as ceremonies unfold at national cemeteries and battlefields coast to coast from Hawaii to Alaska. In Rindge New Hampshire Daughters of the Confederacy and Union Veterans will lay wreaths on a pine hillside altar, a joint commemoration at a Union altar recognized by Congress as a memorial for all fallen soldiers.
Nassau County grand jury indicted 15 men including John J. O'Rourke International vice president and head of Joint Council 16 on charges of conspiracy extortion and coercion tied to a Long Island jukebox racket Local 266 allegedly imposed labor fees on owners and operators of coin operated devices. Most arrests occurred shortly after the indictments and three suspects remain at large. O'Rourke was released on 25000 bail and later appeared in county court. He is a longtime ally of Teamsters President James R Hoffa.
Knaus Truck Lines announces a 1 day Denver to Southwest Kansas service with daily departures from Denver, stopping at Goodland Colby Scott City Garden City Liberal and Dodge City. Local agency address is 102 Anderson. Memorial Day service in Arlington National Cemetery amphitheater with remarks by Veterans Administrator Sumner G. Whittier. Scout camp plans near the Rockies opposite the new Air Force Academy for Scouting's 50th anniversary, with Pearl Harbor tribute and talk of a large organized camp for 50,000 boys in tents. Registration is first come, first served at Garden City Boy Scout office. Course costs include a $25 initial payment with balance of fees to be earned. Travel arrangements emphasize low cost and no side trips.
Authorities traced and recovered missing loot from a bank robbery in Advance Missouri, discovering $13,088 in a wrench bag in a dog pen. Robert Lee Hager and two confederates from Fort Campbell admitted involvement, with $17,841 stolen and over $4,000 found at Hager's home. Nicholson was arrested in Cairo Illinois while a getaway car tied to the trio was spotted.
At Annapolis six graduating midshipmen plan to become U S Army officers after graduation. Marshall Wooldridge, son of Admiral Wooldridge, cites dislike of water. Others include Paul Keefe, Arthur Emerson, John Rourke, Michael Cronin, and James Tritz. The transfer option opened this year to service academy graduates.
AP analysis notes a bull market driven by limited common stock supply. Amid rising investor demand, new common stock offerings totaled about 519 million dollars in Q1 year over year, up from under 300 million dollars in 1958. Financing shifts: more bonds, stock splits, and dividends, while growth funding stays limited and expansion spending falls. Tax considerations keep many holders liquid, reducing selling pressure and supporting price gains despite thin new issues.
Births list names including Catherine Bedker and a 12 ounce son born to Mr. and Mrs Lewis Bedker. Legals include dismissals Warranty Deeds involving Williamson, Maltbie, Werner Rowland and Thomeczek and church property transfers, quitclaim by City of Garden City, and marriage licenses for Tabor Harris and Long Grenell plus Tucker Tobey pairs.
Traffic deaths on the nation's highways rose in April marking a fourth straight monthly increase and reversing a 1957 58 decline. The National Safety Council reported 10 680 highway deaths in the first four months a 4 percent rise from 10 270. April deaths totaled 2 610 versus 2 580 in 1958. Estimated highway crashes caused about 400 000 injuries in four months.
Yesterday at 901 N 6th a car collided with pedestrian Anita Orozco of 115 Taylor near 700 block of West Fulton. Today drivers Robert Lee Burns of Liberty Courts and Donald Clyde Martin of 1306 N 8th rear Penn y Cleaners in another incident.
A fragmented OCR of a radio grid shows multiple programs and times from NBC and local stations. Entries include Tony Jewell reports, World News Roundup, Monitor NBC, Weather segments, and various regional shows with sporadic names and hours, plus a few unclear lines.
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