Bill Draper of Delaney Years at GCTelegram
Bill Draper, longtime reporter for Delaney bureau, joined the GCTelegram in 1906. He covered local politics and community events, earning recognition for steady coverage and editorial consistency.
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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 2002
Page
4
Our View on Bush secrecy and Ridge testimony
Our View criticizes President Bush for restricting Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge from testifying before Congress and for steps allegedly limiting public access to records. It argues Ridge acts as a cabinet-like figure, questions the executive order restraining records, and claims taxpayers fund secrecy, undermining Americans’ right to know.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irector
Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
George Bush
Bush
Ridge
U.S. House
Senate
White House
Treasury
State
Federal Department
Justice Department
Department
War talk and legal boilerplate ripple through diverse quotes
Canadian Cpl Brett Perry recalls friendly fire after a U S air strike while his unit was bombed. Rodney Ford responds to a church filing accusing plaintiff negligence. A law professor critiques boilerplate language as statesman rhetoric. Ari Fleischer jokes about his Democrat parents reacting to his Bush administration role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brett Perry
U.S
Rodney Ford
Massachusetts
White House
Ari Fleischer
Jay Leno
Bush
April 30 in History Highlights From World Events
April 30 marks key historical moments across eras. Washington took office in 1789, Napoleon’s era shifts, Louisiana Territory purchase, and the 1812 statehood of Louisiana. The date also recalls Hitler's death in 1945, the 1939 New York World's Fair opening, Saigon fall in 1975, and notable political events through 1991.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Eva Braun
George Washington
New York
United States
Louisiana
France
Union
Hawaii
Nixon
Cambodia
Deathatic Leaders Urged to Address Abuse Claims
Public call asks if Deathatic leaders are doing enough to root out sexually abusive priests. Voters may respond Yes No or Not sure using the provided contact line Ext. 304.
Turning 31 A birthday reflection on aging and mindset
In a reflective piece Brett Riggs considers turning 31 and argues age is a state of mind rather than a number. He recalls childhood birthday joys, notes changes in celebrations, and concludes birthdays can still feel youthful with the right attitude. He signs with contact details for the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Tax refund drive funds Oregon public schools
Oregon taxpayers donated almost 700000 of their tax refunds to a new school support fund. The move reflects concern as the state faces a 112 million cut to school budgets and broader national education funding pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Associated Press
National Conference of State Legislatures
Washington
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Tennessee
New Jersey
Jim McGreevey
Pennsylvania
Penn State
University of Washington
Iowa
Clinton
Bush
Feds
America
Viewpoint on Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal From a Parishioner
Steve Nelson of Garden City voices anger at how the Catholic Church and local clergy have handled the ongoing abuse scandal. He questions accountability for priests and bishops, worries about safety for young men entering the priesthood, and criticizes paying settlements. He urges swift, forceful action by church leaders to determine the church’s future strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Hollywood
Steve Nelson
Garden City
Master Gardener class labels trees at Lee Richardson Zoo
The 2001 Master Gardener class identified and labeled many trees in Lee Richardson Zoo along the entry path and south of the buffalo pen. Additional labeled trees exist on Talley Trail west of Third Street and around the city plantings. Shrubs are labeled but fragile branches make retention hard. Dan Baffa and Alan Geier contributed expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ome
Lee Richardson Zoo
Buffalo Pen
Talley Trail
Third Street
Dan Baffa
Alan Geier
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Bill Drape
Delaney
Draper
Bush’s
Secret Society
H.R. Haldeman
John Ehrlichman
Richard G. Kleindienst
John Dean
Saigon
Frank Reed
Lebanon
Bangladesh
Los Angeles
Rodney King
Sats Iaa
Galileo
Wwe
Brett Riggs
Riggs
Garden City Telegram
Tary
David Broder
Washington Post
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