Finney County plan for excess highway tax funds draws critique
Finney County Commission approved a plan to split about 1 million dollars in excess sales tax revenue from a US 50/400 four lane project. Allocations include 150000 for Holcomb area roads, 120172 for Jennie Barker/Kansas 156/Mary Street project, 71000 for frontage road maintenance, and 632103 to be shared between Finney County and Garden City. Commissioner Don Doll opposed, calling for more openness and alternative uses. Citizens deserve clear discussion on spending and growth strategies.
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Quotes Show Police Views On Cellphone Use Driving Debate
A Garden City police chief comments on a Kansas bill while a reader on GCTelegram.com toys with a sharp reply to a Nationwide NTSB plan to ban cellphone use in vehicles. The story also notes the police academy program and community safety roles.
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Letters Policy for The Telegram Readers
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. General thank you letters are acceptable. form letters or testimonials and poems will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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Unity, Reagan values urged to defeat Obama in GOP race
Michael Reagan calls for party unity, criticizing intraparty attacks and favoring Newt Gingrich as the strongest conservative candidate. He argues Republicans must defend principles, avoid divisions, and back a unified front to prevent a second Obama term. Distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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War and empire critique in a reader letter
Robert Koehler argues the New York Times coverage creates a sanitized trail for U.S. empire in the Gulf. He condemns “outside interference” rhetoric, notes Republican critics, and laments civilian harm while calling for Occupy-style citizen challenge to corporatocracy and media.
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Romney’s Safe Bet Sparks Debate On Health Care Gate
Romney and Perry clash over a $10,000 wager during the Republican debate as Perry accuses Romney of backing a national health plan. Fact-checks show Romney did not advocate a national model, while Gingrich’s past stance on mandates is cited. Parker notes the exchange and its political optics.
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