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Newspaper

Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1956

Page

2

Nose Counts Reveal Mixed County Population Shifts in Southwest Kansas

The Nose Counts from counties across the region show little overall change from last year with some towns posting gains while others hold steady. The piece notes four years of drought, limited industrial growth in oil gas and irrigation, and a population shift toward cities. It argues the economy remains stable, with nonagricultural activity rising and expectations of improved conditions ahead, positioning the area to capitalize on any expansion.

Kansas Cyeless

Propaganda Photo Highlights Grain Surplus War Waste

A Kansas City Times critique cites a U S Department of Agriculture photo showing ships filled with grain in the Hudson River to illustrate vast grain surpluses. The piece argues war surplus items like Liberty ships and tents condemn rural labor while Washington accepts production waste.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Kansas City Times Hudson River New York City Washington Department of Agriculture D. of A

Honorable Clifford R. Hope Honored at USDA Dinner

Hardy D. Berry notes in a Washington newsletter that Congressman Clifford R. Hope was the guest of honor at a testimonial dinner earlier this month staged by the Organization of Professional Employees of USDA. The tribute signals broad regard for Hope among USDA and Land-Grant staff, reflecting long loyalty from Kansas Fifth District and the Hope family.

Washington Clifford R. Hope Organization of Professional Employees USDA Congressman Hope Hope Chitt” Hope, Jr Kansas Fifth District Hardy D. Berry University of Connecticut

Orphan Virus Diagnosed After Polio Fear in Kansas

The Emporia Gazette notes last year's epidemic in An Town, once feared polio, now attributed to an orphan virus lacking a national foundation. It cites a saying about success and happiness and reports Emporia post office rural delivery with a two colored Cadillac.

Emporia Emporia Gazette

Hall's Luck Holds in Pratt Tribune Column

Governor Fred Hall's political luck is praised as the Kansas primary race sees Warren Shaw's right to work effort weakened by a Supreme Court ruling on railroad labor. The piece notes Hall's past wins and cautions Shaw to pursue new issues beyond the debunked right to work stance.

Pratt Tribune Fred Hall United Stas Supreme Court Warren Shaw Shaw Topekan Kansas Governor Hall Hall

Garden City Telegram masthead and notices

Garden City Telegram imprint lists editors and staff roles and notes distribution terms. It references billing areas Finney and surrounding Kansas counties, carrier and mail delivery, and annual subscription price. Public notices, postal details, and rights statements are included.

Dulles Faces Fresh Democratic Attacks on Policy

James Marlow outlines how Democrats plan to attack Secretary of State Dulles over Eisenhower era foreign policy as in 1952. He notes the Korean War’s end and Soviet changes, contrasting Stevenson and Kefauver quotes with Dulles’ past criticisms and current defenses.

James Marlow Washington Secretary of State Dulles Dulles Eisenhower Truman Eisenhown Russia Red China Aversil Harriman Soviet Russia Estes Kefauver White House

Civilization Reaches South Pacific With War-Era Skills

Honolulu May 31 natives on a palm atoll play baseball against Navy sailors. Lt Tom Kelleher led a crew in a comical bout as palm leaf bases and a driftwood infield stood in for a ballfield. The natives, barefoot in loin cloths, outplayed the visitors while a Fiji island teacher mused on America’s racial issues and cigarette brands.

Jim Becker Honolulu South Pacific Whitehurst Lukanor Tom Kelleher Salem Mass Kelleher David B. George South Seas Fiji Ot “Mac United States Cook Islands George

Cloma Withdraws Claim to Most South China Sea Islands

Manila report notes Silipino Témas Cloma renounced his claim to some islands in the South China Sea while keeping rights to numerous uninhabited reefs west of the Philippines. He leads a maritime school and led a March expedition. In other brief notes, Panama votes affirm Ernesto de la Guardia Jr. over Goytia, and North Korea cites irrigation gains plus a track pact between Nationalist China and Japan.

Manila South China China Philippines Tta Panama Victor Florencio Goytia Ernésto de la Guardia Jr Dartmouth Goytia Ricardo Arias Espinoza

Rains Boost Wheat Prospect In Kansas

Rains and cool, cloudy weather late last week halted further deterioration of wheat prospects and gave temporary relief from drought in most of Kansas. Moisture helped the remaining harvest acreage, though north central and northeastern counties saw little rain and continued declines. Harvest was projected to begin along the Oklahoma border within two weeks while corn planting advanced amid dry soils delaying some northern areas.

Topeka Drouth North Central Kansas U.S Oklahoma

Vacuuming Fish Sparks Antioch Utility Battle

A giant vacuum cleaner and pipeline in Antioch California draws 400 million gallons daily from the San Joaquin River to cool a power plant. The system sucks in 19 million fish eggs and striped bass embryos yearly, but the utility returns them via a separate line. About 90 percent survive the return trip.

Antioch Calif San Joaquin River

Hospital Education DENVER 63-Year-Old Patient Keeps Learning

Isa dore Berman has spent 28 years in hospital care at the American Medical Center after entering at age five for tuberculosis. Now 63, he serves as the hospital librarian, preserving 17 000 volumes while teaching himself piano and violin and studying Spanish Greek and Italian. He notes many modern books feel too spicy and sexy for him and hopes to stay among books for a long time.

Denver Isadore Berman Berman American Medical Center

Denver Police unit warns children with 70000 pamphlets

The Safety Education Unit of the Denver Police Department has distributed over 70,000 illustrated pamphlets to elementary students. The materials warn children and parents about sex molesters and teach caution about rides from strangers, gifts, and talking with strangers.

Denver If Denver Police Department

Distaff Side Notes on Planting and Afghans at Base

A clipped sketch recalls Ita Washout of Augusta giving up posy planting after a single Ayers tall in a bed of Clackseyed Susans sparked talk. A letter from the Clovis air force base director praises two colorful afghans donated by local crocheters for the base hospital head nurse. Wool and odds from many donors funded the pieces. other volunteers knit sweaters and socks, with more Red Cross work ongoing. The community sewing circle plans Christmas tree skirts and eyes a Finney county fair in August to showcase the results.

Augusta Clovis N. Mex Air Force Louise Frank Schulman Reed Cross Volunteer Services J. O. Kuhn L. D. Williamson D.I Mims Merlerick D. D. Davis Red Cross Finney County

Man in Gun Battle With Police Surrenders in Osawatomie Case

Merle Roberts Jr 33 released from the State Mental Hospital at Osawatomie opened fire on a patrol car near his home after being accused of firing at his nine year old son Junior Dean Mistler said. Police returned fire and Roberts surrendered turning over a rifle and two shotguns. He told reporters the shooting was a self defense act. The boy is one of five children.

Leavenworth A. C. Mistler Merle, Roberts Jr Osawatomie Roberts Junior Dean Mistler Roberte

CROSS WORD PUZZLE CLUES AND ANSWER LISTING

A dense list of crossword clues from Eugene Sheffer and Vertical sections with numerous numbered hints for words such as transport system cancer St nimbus mine manager branch at education obscure tissue like membrane untidy mishmash and many more. includes an Answer to MORIZONTA and a note about yesterday's cryptoquip.

Cancer St. Nimbus Education

Prayer on stewardship and service to all people

A devotional prayer invoking God as heavenly Father. It speaks of receiving gifts from Thy bounty and being stewards to distribute them for the betterment of all people, thanking God for the opportunity to serve in His kingdom.

Peter God

Algona Mayor Ward Concedes After Tight Loss

In King County Algona Mayor Ward Thomas concedes after a close race with Darrell McAbee. A recount changed the margin from two votes to three votes against Thomas, who also faced a $10 reduction in costs.

Seatile Wash Ward Thomas Little King County Algona Darrell McAbee

Eighth-grader sparks Alamogordo chamber feud

An Portales eighth-grader prompted tension in Alamogordo when he wrote to the chamber of commerce asking for materials to sell the town to classmates. Local residents read his request as meddling and some voiced concerns about impact and tone.

Alamogordo, N.M Portales Chamber of Commerce Alamogordo

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