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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 2002
Page
4
The column critiques Trent Lott for praising Strom Thurmond at a 100th birthday event and airing insensitive remarks. It questions whether apologies matter or merely signal political calculation while urging vigilance against hidden prejudices. The piece defends open expression but warns of enduring bigotry in politics.
Quotes from Elizabeth Forrester on vaccine fear and Saddam Hussein on sharp lessons fuel a mixed briefing. President Bush pledges universal access to the smallpox vaccine to prevent bioterrorism, while Bloomberg touts a smoking ban in New York restaurants and bars.
On this date events include Pennsylvania becoming the second state to ratify the U S Constitution in 1787. In 1870 Joseph H Rainey became the first Black lawmaker sworn into the U S House. The Katzenjammer Kids debuted in 1897. Mona Lisa recovered in 1913. Boys Town founded in 1917. Panay sunk in 1937. United Mine Workers left AFL in 1947.
A reader poll asks whether the federal government should bail out the struggling airline industry. Voters can comment by email or phone with Yes No or Not sure options and contact details provided.
Kathleen Parker argues Senate Republican leader Trent Lott appears loyal to Democrats, citing his Strom Thurmond 100th birthday remarks. She suggests the gaffe exposes deep racial tensions, questions motives, and hints at strategic provocations in party politics. The piece critiques responses and ponders true intent behind the controversial praise.
The ongoing EU GMO labeling fight, backed by Europe’s strict rules, pits the EU against the United States as American farmers lose export value to the EU. The piece notes past WTO clashes, rising labeling mandates in 2003, and a potential $1 billion impact on U.S. corn producers while EU regions push for stricter biotech guidelines.
Richard A. Levins argues widespread consolidation in farming and food processing threatens competition and keeps prices high. He cites four major pork and beef packers, captive farming, and large poultry firms, urging measures to preserve plow to plate competition and curb livestock packer ownership.
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