Opinion: Media should reach non English readers in Garden City
The Telegram’s opinion notes Ford Foundation researchers found local media shaped newcomer acceptance and urges broadened outreach. It highlights KANZ FM Spanish content, TCI cable channels, and limited Southeast Asian programming, urging bilingual or multilingual local broadcasts and use of regional publications to inform language minorities.
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Telegram
December brings out the best in people and giving
The piece highlights the season of giving beyond consumerism, noting churches banks clubs and media engage in acts of mercy. It cites Garden City Community College Project Kids collecting toys and gifts for Salvation Army recipients and Emmaus House food boxes with a Dec 17 drop-off and Dec 20 delivery.
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Connie Reimer
Doris Meng
Campus
Reimer
Emmaus House
Margin for error at airports in fog and delay
A Detroit Metropolitan Airport crash highlights systemic risk in aviation. The writer argues pilots lost margin for error amid dense fog, rushed schedules, and deregulation. He cites FAA delays, crowded taxiways, and calls for safer systems, better weather prudence, and stronger oversight. He recalls WW II flying experience and urges public stand against unsafe practices.
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America
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Congress
Equality or Tradition at VMI Sparks Virginia Debate
Richmond voices debate as the Justice Department sues to desegregate VMI in Lexington while Governor Wilder shifts to support women cadets. The piece traces 14th Amendment precedents and likens the case to historic landmark rulings, noting stark gender equality in other service academies and foreseeing a possible shift to coeducation at VMI.
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Richmond
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Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
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Roanoke
Steps to peace in the gulf
A U.N. resolution authorizing force to end Iraq's occupation of Kuwait prompts a push for peace not war. The speaker urges a special congressional session to back the resolution, broader multinational troop commitments, and high level talks to deter Saddam Hussein while pursuing a peaceful settlement before mid January.
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