Democracy hinges on free speech in post A era
Our view argues for free speech after A as essential to democracy and condemns efforts to silence dissent about President Bush's Iraq policy. It criticizes Dale Petroskey for canceling a Bull Durham anniversary due to stars' views and notes sharp exchanges over patriotism and loyalty.
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No War Plan Against Syria From Powell Says State Dept
Secretary Colin Powell states the United States has no war plan to attack Syria or overthrow its leadership while stressing aims to avoid militarism. Iraqi imam Sheik Ayad Jamal Al Din urges a secular government to separate religion from politics to allow Islamic communities to flourish. Dina Williams, a 33 year old New Yorker, admits tax anger as she fills forms before the midnight deadline.
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History Today highlights and notable anniversaries
On April 16 1789 Washington left Mount Vernon for his inauguration in New York. 1862 a law ended slavery in DC. 1912 Harriet Quimby first woman to fly the English Channel. 1917 Lenin returned to Russia. 1935 Fibber McGee and Molly premiered. 1945 Truman pledged to carry out FDR policies. Passover begins at sunset.
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Reader Feedback Contact Details for The Telegram
The Telegram invites reader feedback via email at editor 4 gctelegram.com or by fax or phone at 620 275 2704 or 620 276 6862. Correspondence can be mailed to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846.
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War, affirmative action, and politics in wartime commentary
Columnist Donald Kaul notes how war dominates attention while major issues persist. He weighs Supreme Court arguments on Michigan's affirmative action, federal energy politics, tax cuts, gun industry immunity, and NRA positions amid the war.
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Tulsa drug case exposes justice system flaws in 1990s
Hugh B. Price discusses a Tulsa Texas case where undercover officer Thomas Coleman led to mass arrests of African Americans with no drugs found. Convictions followed amid claims of faulty testimony, prompting a judicial review and a critique of racial bias and death penalty errors in American justice.
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Bread, relief funding, and a varied world of news
An international Red Cross view on bread as life in war zones frames a broader mosaic: Mennonite relief sales in Kansas raise hundreds of thousands, the Amish Cook author reflects rural life, and trials and museums provide a snapshot of modern hardship and culture.
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