Garden City honors Amtrak progress on Southwest Chief line
Garden City officials joined Amtrak and BNSF leaders to celebrate track improvements along the Southwest Chief corridor in Kansas and Colorado. The upgrades, funded with 27.6 million dollars in TIGER grants, restore speeds to 79 mph, boost freight traffic, and secure daily service between Chicago and Los Angeles for communities with few alternative options.
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Yes I’m pleased with the primary results and needs ahead
A reader comment praises Tuesday’s primary outcomes while urging more ultraconservatives in November. The remark targets Gov. Sam Brownback allies and Kansas Legislature losses discussed in a GCTelegram editorial.
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Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details
The Telegram prints signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone for confirmation before publication. Editing for libel and length may occur. Thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, and business testimonials will not be printed. Writer Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 online www actelegram com
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Melania Trump visa question stirs political talk
Philadelphia Daily News columnist Christine Flowers weighs the Melania Trump visa issue into the 2016 campaign. The piece argues that while the matter began as light fodder, questions about Melania’s visa history could become a genuine political distraction for Donald Trump as debates over immigration and personal conduct unfold.
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Debating free market myths in a regulated capitalism
Jill Richardson argues that a pure free market is a myth, citing Adam Smith and the British Empire to show how colonies, tariffs, and interventions shaped global commerce. She notes modern protections like child labor bans, minimum wage, workplace safety, and drug regulation as essential limits on markets.
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The Selfish Driver and the Distracted Road
A reflective column condemns driver distraction in modern traffic. It cites 2014 statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, notes 3,179 deaths and 431,000 injuries, and highlights Virginia Tech and trucker texting studies. The piece urges undivided attention, no phone use, and courteous driving.
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John Schlageck a Kansas agriculture commentator
John Schlageck ranks as a leading Kansas agriculture and rural affairs commentator. Born on a diversified northwest Kansas farm, his writings draw on a long life of hands on farming and regional expertise.
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