Veterans say Sept. 11 sign of lessons forgotten
Veterans reflect on the September 11 anniversary warning that national memory fades. They urge renewed resolve, noting past tragedies taught discipline, preparedness, and unity amid ongoing threats and evolving security challenges.
Kansas Weather Outlook Today and Weekend
The forecast shows highs in the 40s to mid-60s with the warmest readings in the southeast. Tonight expects lows in the 20s. Saturday will bring 40s east and lower 50s west, with Saturday night dropping back to the 20s.
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The Telegram reports local news and sports highlights available on its website www.gctelegram.com. Readers can access editorials and updates on the internet platform for timely information.
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WWII Vet Remembered Pearl Harbor Turning Point
Charles Anstaett recalls Pearl Harbor’s impact as he joined the Marines after the attack 60 years ago. He describes milking cows interrupted by news, a drawn-out recruitment, and his path from asthma denial to service, including Iwo Jima with brother Pat. The story notes lessons from 9/11 and continues on Page AS.
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Garden City Soldier Killed at Pearl Harbor Remembered
Garden City honors Eu gene Victor Downing seaman first class killed December 7 1941 at Pearl Harbor on USS West Virginia. Details show he lived with aunt and uncle at 113 East Laurel Street and worked as a dishwasher before enlisting at 17. Brookshire family ties and local graves reported at Valley View Cemetery.
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Garden City seeks fills for key city posts
Garden City is accepting applications for assistant city manager and airport manager along with other roles. Former assistant city manager Vince DiPiazza left for a Dumas Texas city manager job, and airport manager Andy Perry will move to a Dubuque aviation director role. The city plans interviews next week for the assistant role with a February start, offering 51158 to 66019 per year, and expects to begin airport director interviews in January for a late February start.
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