Telegram Established 1906 Editor Publisher
The Telegram marks its founding in 1906 with notice of its continued operation under its editor and publisher. This brief item notes the newspaper’s enduring presence in the community and the leadership of its editorial team.
Self defense course offered after teen tragedy in Garden City
The piece notes the death and alleged rape of 16 year old Julia Quintana in Garden City, with 18 year old Joaquin De Anda facing trial June 25. It details Sexual Abuse Awareness Month events including a free self defense course for girls and women 12 and older on April 17, and urges expanded prevention, support for rape crisis and victim advocacy programs alongside law enforcement efforts.
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Julia Quintana
Garden City
Joaquin de Anda
Quintana
New Outlook Academy
Garden City Recreation Commission
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Finney County
Inside Quiet Deals and Public Reckoning in News Clippings
Internal emails cited by The Associated Press reveal Toyota vice president Irv Miller urging openness about accelerator issues. Vatican tensions surface as Genevieve Kineke criticizes Cardinal Sodano praising the pope amid clergy abuse handling. Duke researcher notes risk stratification for smokers linked to new cancer risk insights.
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Irv Miller
Toyota
Associated Press
Holy Father
Vatican
Marcial Maciel
Genevieve Kineke
Legionaries
Regnum Christi
Angelo Sodano
Vatican No. 2
Telegram letter submission policy and contact details
The Telegram welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and include the writer s address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication. All letters are subject to editing for size and length. Letters should be kept to 500 words or face Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Phone 620 276-6862 Ext 201 Online www gctelegram com.
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
First Amendment text ends freedom clause excerpt
The article presents the First Amendment establishment and free exercise clauses. it states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, and that the rights of speech press assembly and petition are protected.
Steele’s rough week exposes race and pride in GOP
Kathleen Parker notes Michael Steele faced a cascade of troubles from a resigning chief of staff and a severed consulting tie to controversial remarks on race. She argues the core issue is pride and a failure to take responsibility, while black Republicans press for broader RNC support.
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Michael Steele
Steele
Ken McKay
Republican National Committee
On Message
RNC
Curt Anderson
ABC
George Stephanopoulos
Stephanopoulos
Barack Obama
Jean Howard-Hill
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Howard-Hill
Tennessee
Congress
GOP
Howard- Hill
States test health reform ideas with sick leave push
The piece argues that national health care reform should build on state innovations. Maine's measures on telepractice and pharmacist vaccinations are cited, plus a failed statewide earned sick leave proposal. It notes Milwaukee, San Francisco, and Washington DC have limited sick leave, with 14 states active in campaigns. David Elliot of USAction is quoted.
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Congress
Massachusetts
Scott Brown
Ted Kennedy
Maine
Maine Women’s Lobby
Maine People’s Alliance
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Washington
D.C
Alaska
California
Montana
Colorado
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
New England
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Vermont
Student request from Iowa class asks for state brochures
Fifth grade pupil Jonathon S of West Ridge Elementary in Harlan IA requests informational materials on the state for geography and history study. He asks for brochures souvenirs and, if possible, a car license plate for a school project.
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Jonathon S
West Ridge
Harlan
Iowa
United States
Kansas Jayhawks
Jayhawks
Community safety plea from Garden City resident urges rural patrols
Richard Martin of Garden City requests extended sheriff patrols in northeast Finney County and rural areas including Garden City and Pawnee Valley. He notes wildlife, vacant buildings, road conditions, and increased traffic as issues and urges cooperation with KDW for wildlife patrols and road monitoring. He stresses property protection and area safety.
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Garden City
Pierceville
Finney County
Sheriff's Office
Highway Patrol
Kansas Department of Wildlife
KDW
Pawnee Valley
Spring Hole
Hand Road
Can Cannons Lake
Deweys Lake
Richard Martin
Week of the Young Child celebrated in southwest Kansas
The Week of the Young Child runs April 11 to 17 to honor young children and the adults who educate and care for them. Stephanie Keller chairs the Early Childhood Taskforce and urges community support for early literacy programs and policies that back all early learning efforts.
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Kansas
Stephanie Keller
Garden City
Keller
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