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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2012
Page
4
After Vietnam many Americans resisted recruiters on campuses viewing military service as a career path tied to unpopular wars. Now recruiters routinely visit schools offering college funds and benefits, arguing for the military as a viable option despite ongoing conflicts such as Afghanistan.
The Garden City High School JROTC program started in 2011 and has earned positive reviews for improving leadership time management and self discipline among students. Lt Col Randall Phillips now leads the program focusing on citizenship and life skills rather than recruitment, aiming to boost classroom performance attendance and discipline.
Online remarks respond to a Garden City Telegram story about the 1995 disappearance of Rachel Pratt, a teen at the time, with readers expressing sympathy and questions about the case. A related Garden City Commission meeting discusses Pine Street building plans formerly used by the American Legion and city tax implications.
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words including writer address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and subject to editing for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general. form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 (866) 379-2675 editor gctelegram.com Online www gctelegram com
A commentary laments a polarized electoral landscape with Romney tax returns, Reid’s accusations, and GOP attacks. It critiques big money influence, birther allegations, and looming defense cuts as Democrats and Republicans trade mudslinging, arguing the bad guys often win. The piece warns the public to reassess after the election.
A reader rebuttal covers alleged bias in a July 21 opinion on photo ID rules, arguing voting integrity, constitutional principles, and the impact on Kansans. It cites figures on ID access, praises safety net clinics, and lauds Garden City Community College alumni.
Cal Thomas urges Romney to reframe the race by highlighting individual achievement and practical economy. He notes Vermont’s community spirit after floods and suggests using real people stories over debates on fairness and waste. He flags Coolidge quotes on economy and life improvement as modern templates.
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