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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2002
Page
4
Kansas officials face a deep budget gap as local governments sue Gov. Graves to withhold 48 million in state transfers. Officials consider all options, including consolidation of services, to ease the crunch amid declines in enrollments and teacher mobility. Public payroll resist consolidation, but caretakers of funds push for viable cost cuts.
Venezuelan agronomist Rafael Haddad warns that continued gasoline scarcities from a 16th day of general strikes in the world's fifth largest oil exporter will plunge the nation into chaos. Vermont Governor and presidential hopeful Howard Dean criticizes Beltway politics as Bush-like strategies emerge in the race for the White House. Yoko Ono spokesman Elliott Mintz notes Paul McCartney’s reversal of Lennon-McCartney credit as Beatle revisionism advances.
Today marks December 18 2002 with past milestones across history. Highlights include the 13th Amendment taking effect in 1865 New Jersey ratifying the Constitution in 1787 Tchaikovskys Nutcracker Suite premiere in 1892 Wilson marrying Edith Bolling Galt in 1915 Hitler signing Barbarossa directives in 1940 and 1944 Supreme Court rulings on Japanese American relocation.
Salina and other cities have banned smoking in public venues. Garden City faces a choice on adopting a smoking ban ordinance. Voters may express support or opposition, with limited comment options and a simple yes or unsure stance.
Columnist Donald Kaul recalls Trent Lott’s controversial praise of Strom Thurmond and a 1980s echo, labeling the Senate leader a racist yahoo. The piece argues Republicans tolerate racism, contrasts parties on civil rights, and cites a critical reader note from Iona W. Lott.
Ian Urbina reports from Tehran on dissident Hesherm Aghajari’s death sentence for challenging clerical rule and the ensuing student demonstrations. The piece links youth demographics, reformist currents, and regional tensions, noting President Khatami’s fragile position and U.S. policies shaping Iran’s political trajectory.
A look at Ms Magazine's Women of the Year selections, noting Lisa Leslie's basketball milestone and profiles of Ruth Simmons Jill June Nancy Pelosi and others. The piece reflects on gender, power, and the ongoing push for women’s inclusion in peacemaking, academia, and politics. Martha Burk comments on policy implications.
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