Sunflower plans three coal plants at Holcomb
Sunflower Electric Power Corp plans a three plant expansion at its Holcomb facility with mid 2007 construction. An open house 4 to 8 pm Thursday at Holcomb High School invites residents to learn project details and tour the plant on Thursday and Friday morning by appointment. U S Representative Jerry Moran will be in Holcomb for a renewable energy center announcement tied to the expansion. The project aims to boost the local economy and energy output, while raising questions about jobs traffic emissions water use and housing.
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Viacom Cuts Ties With Cruise Production Company
Sumner Redstone says the studio severed ties with Tom Cruise's film unit over conduct that harmed revenue, while Mark McClellan stresses continued coverage for 230,000 Medicare recipients who received erroneous prescription drug refunds.
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Telegram letters policy notices editor contact details
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number for publication. All letters will be confirmed before printing and may be edited for libel and length. Letters should stay under 500 words. general thank you notes are acceptable.
Pateley Amendment One Quoted on Free Speech Clause
Constitutional text states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise, or abridging freedom of speech or of the press. It also protects the right of the people to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Racism echoes in politics as Allen and Young face scrutiny
The Washington Post highlighted George Allen's macaca remark about campaign worker S R Sidarth, while former civil rights figure Andrew Young drew backlash for racially charged comments about merchants. Critics argue for equal scrutiny of all who make or repeat bigoted remarks.
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Nesting birds and a call to care for kids
A Garden City writer describes watching finch pairs raise four chicks and depart, while contrasting their parental care with a Wichita child abuse case. He urges stronger reporting and funding to protect vulnerable children, reflecting on society’s duty to nurture every youngster.
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Journalism and spelling reform across eras and voices
A reflection on how the Internet reshapes journalism and the risk of sloppy online practices, anchored by Helen Thomas’s critique of the media. The piece also surveys spelling reforms from Roosevelt to the Tribune, noting durable words and the Gold Star Wives organization with current chapters.
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