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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2013
Page
4
The Kansas region saw record rainfalls with 184 daily precipitation records broken by August's end, affecting western and central towns like Garden City Hugoton and Scon. While rainfall offered relief, it did not reverse extreme drought per the U S Drought Monitor as dry ground caused runoff and flooding.
The Kansas winter wheat harvest fell short of last year with an estimated 328 million bushels. Northwest Kansas produced only 44 percent of last year’s output, while west central and southwest districts reached 53 and 55 percent respectively. Tim Burke of the National Weather Service in Dodge City cautioned that more rain could yield a wet pattern and boost fall crop prospects after a long drought.
Editorial selected online remarks respond to the 19th Annual Relay for Life in Garden City, praising a brave uncle and aunt and urging decisive choices. Garden City Community College football coach Matt Miller comments on quarterback options after Friday scrimmage by the Broadbusters.
The Telegram invites signed letters with address and phone number and will confirm before publication. Letters are subject to editing for libel and length and must be 500 words or less. General thank you notes and non original pieces may not be printed. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or visit www gctelegram com
In a sharp critique of the U S tax system, the author calls for abolishing the corporate income tax and replacing it with progressive individual taxation while ending tax shelters and deductions. The piece attacks lobbyists and special interests and imagines a government funded by broad taxes, with money raised from ordinary people. Public figure Donald Kaul of Ann Arbor, Mich. is cited.
Article profiles San Diego Mayor Bob Filner and his alleged sexual harassment actions. It contrasts his case with Weiner and Spitzer, notes Gloria Allred's lawsuit role, recalls harassment therapy, recall efforts, and public mockery including a YouTube parody and Hooters posters. It cites investigations into his conduct and cites his stance against resignation.
The sale of The Washington Post to Jeff Bezos for 250 million signals a generational shift in American journalism. The piece argues newspapers remain essential watchdogs, facing funding challenges as online readers sparingly pay, and suggests Bezos could provide new monetization ideas to sustain journalism.
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