Liberia to hand power to vice president in transition
After nearly two decades of bloodshed in Liberia, President Charles Taylor plans to cede transitional authority to Vice President Moses Blair on Monday. The move aims to set up a civilian-led government with rebel participation, paving the way for elections and peace under West African mediation with U.S. support contingent on border and arms controls. The Atlantic-leaning note stresses securing regional pressure and sustainable peace.
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Reader Feedback Details for Garden City Telegram
The Telegram invites comment via email fax or phone at 620 275 2704 Attn Editor Oyey Ext 201 or by mail to 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 This notice provides contact methods for readers to send feedback to the editor.
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First Amendment Text Fragment Noted
A fragment references the First Amendment protections of religion speech press assembly and petition. It emphasizes the right to free exercise and to seek redress from the government. No dates or places are provided in the readable text.
Working vacation becomes emblem of American life
The piece notes how the term working vacation shifted from irony to norm with President Bush using his Texas ranch for business and fundraisers. It contrasts past opinions of Taft and Puritan work ethic with current fears about economy driving perpetual work, expenses, and guilt about taking time off, while tech keeps workers tethered and the culture clings to labor over leisure.
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Crawford
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Northeastern University
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Worktolive
Sustainable agriculture by following nature's diversity
Charles Francis of the University of Nebraska Lincoln argues for agroecology to replace monoculture farming. He says diversifying crops and supporting species, plus perennial varieties, can reduce fossil fuel use and chemical pesticides while restoring soil health and resilience. He urges redirecting subsidies toward land stewardship.
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New School Year Reflections by Sara Kincaid
Staff writer Sara Kincaid recalls starting at Garden City as education reporter, overcoming fears, learning school board coverage, and planning to involve more classrooms and parent perspectives this sophomore year at the daily newspaper.
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Sara Kincaid
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