Garden City picks new city commissioners in vote
Nancy Harness and John Doll won seats on the Garden City Commission joining re elected J R Behan and incumbents David Crase and Reynaldo Mesa. Voters avoided a single issue referendum on the smoking ban and focused on broader city needs and cost efficient service delivery.
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Blair signals direct talks with Iran over freed Britons
The UK proposes direct bilateral discussions and awaits Iran’s reply on when talks can begin. Blair says both sides seek an early resolution to the dispute over 15 captive Britons through direct talks.
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Britain in decline echoes of Thatcher era in Iran clash
Cal Thomas argues that Britain under Tony Blair shows weakness as Iran pursues coercion and nuclear aims. He contrasts 1982 Falklands victory with today, urging Western unity, tougher sanctions, and energy independence to curb Tehran and deter Islamist aggression.
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Be Kind to Your Web-Footed Friends Reflections on Rehab and Rights
A columnist rails against celebrity rehab jokes and tobacco debates while urging consistent rights, criticizing public rhetoric about addiction and smoking. He notes the festive Mitch Miller era and lampoons politicians, celebrities, and city policy on smoking. The piece intertwines personal memories with critiques of political correctness and social attitudes.
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National Peanut Month and varied music scene notes
A scattered roundup lists bands from Earth Wind & Fire to The Pogues and Celtic Woman, notes March as National Peanut Month and praises Buffalo Jones Elementary School's dual language plan. It cites US home size trends, KU study abroad figures, BBB complaints, and Kansas history exhibits.
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Stars Go Cold
Life In Jersey
Every LasThing
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