Bumpy air travel ride as quality dips and fees rise
The Airline Quality Rating shows declines in on time arrivals and more passenger complaints. Fuel costs drive cuts to staff and services while airlines hit travelers with higher fees. Overbooking, delays stretch to days. hundreds of American flights were grounded. Top carriers for 2007 were AirTran JetBlue and Southwest.
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Fadel Shana Reuters Cameraman Among Gaza Fatalities
The Foreign Press Association mourns Fadel Shana a 23 year old Reuters TV cameraman killed in Gaza amid Wednesday’s clashes. The death underscores risks faced by Palestinian journalists covering the conflict. Also noted Congo Congo DC-9 crash aging aircraft problem in Africa with 31 year old jetliner down.
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Telegram letters to editor policy and contact notes
The Telegram outlines that letters must be signed with writer address and phone number and will be confirmed before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length, should be 500 words or less, and general thank you notes or form letters will not be printed. Contact options include email fax phone and online submission. mail to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas.
First Amendment text clause noted and preserved
The excerpt cites the First Amendment prohibiting laws respecting religion free exercise of religion freedom of speech press and the right to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances. It emphasizes core constitutional protections and individual rights.
Obama remarks spark clash over flyover culture and guns
The piece notes Obama’s remarks about embittered small town Americans who cling to guns or religion provoking backlash among supporters and opponents alike. It contrasts Clinton’s image with faux bubba critiques while revealing how voters see presidential authenticity and respect. Clinton mocks Obama’s stance while defending Second Amendment figures.
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Visualizing 11 million tons of CO2 from new coal plants
Cleon Hanson of Garden City argues against two Sunflower electric coal plants claiming they would emit 11 million tons of CO2 yearly. He compares pollution to 550,000 trucks and 6,250 miles of trucks, urging investment in wind, algae, and battery storage instead. He notes Kansas Governor Sebelius attends climate talks.
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Garden City traffic stop sparks alleged training exercise
Richard E. Wackrow of Polebridge Montana says he was stopped for changing lanes without signaling in Garden City. He claims Deputy Fife and another officer conducted a training exercise with his out of state plates, observing him closely and causing fear. He and his wife left town without lunch or shopping.
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Keep air clean for children broadcast critique in KC ads
A reader decries radio ads by Sen. Tiedman promoting health care for Kansas children while supporting coal plants in Garden City. The letter argues increased pollution near Holcomb and Garden City harms children and urges focus on solar and wind energy to safeguard the planet.
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Petraeus praised and pilloried in sharp critique
Charley Reese argues that General Petraeus profited from a system of generous decorations amid limited frontline combat. He contrasts Petraeus with true wartime heroes like Lewis Walt, accuses officials of public relations, and advocates a swift end to U.S. involvement in Iraq, urging readers to bid farewell and write to the author.
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