Bruce pardon would spotlight history of free speech
Our View notes Lenny Bruce died in 1966 and would smile at Gov. Pataki's later pardon of an obscenity conviction. The piece recalls Bruce's 1964 Cafe Au Go Go arrest, a six month trial, and four month sentence that he did not serve, as well as his enduring impact on free speech and the Smothers Brothers' fight against censorship.
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Lenny Bruce
Bruce
New York
George Pataki
George Carlin
Richard Pryor
Andrew Dice Clay
Cafe Au Go Go
Greenwich Village
New York City
Eleanor Roosevelt
St. Paul
Bluenoses
Times Square
Tom Smothers
Smothers Brothers
United States
Pataki
Government can revoke flight access amid new armed presence rule
Secretary Ridge notes sovereigns may deny air access, as a U.S. directive requires some international flights crossing or entering the United States to carry an armed law enforcement officer to deter terrorists. Publisher Pierce questions almanac risk, while Kiergan warns of postholiday illness spread in schools.
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Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
U.S
Garden City Commission and County Center Addresses Listed
Finney County Commission at 311 N Ninth St Garden City KS 67846 and Garden City Commission at 301 N Eighth St listed as city and county administrative centers. The notice provides locations for the county and city government offices in Garden City.
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Finney County Commission
Ninth St
Garden City
Garden City Commission City
Eighth St
Editor Contact Information for The Telegram Forum
The Telegram invites reader feedback via email fax or phone. Mail to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846. Include your name and contact details for a reply.
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Auake
Seventh St
Garden City
Fragmented OCR: religious freedom text remnants
The readable fragment cites protections for religion and free exercise, expression, press, assembly, and petition. It appears to be an OCR excerpt from a constitutional or legal context outlining fundamental rights without a coherent article frame.
Year in review columns clash with budget and policy critiques
The columnist reflects on past predictions about deficits, Iraq, and tax policy, noting errors corrected and readers’ letters challenging topics. He defends democracy debates on recall and elections, credits bipartisan insights from Lugar, Hagel, McCain, and Biden, and weighs Bush, Powell, and Dean, concluding with mixed results on social programs and court rulings.
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Edward Prado
Bush
Iraq
Ross Perot
Washington
Dick Lugar
Chuck Hagel
John McCain
Joe Biden
Saddam Hussein
Colin Powell
Davis
Schwarzenegger
Howard Dean
AmeriCorps
Senate
Supreme Court
McCain-Feingold
Sandra Day O'Connor
Michigan
Antonin Scalia
Bush era rhetoric and smoking ban debate ignite partisan tensions
A reader vents at political opponents and media critics over Iraq policy and a two party system, argues for America first and praises Bush's stance while condemning Dems. The letter also covers the smoking ban, second hand smoke concerns, and urges outdoor smoking to protect public health. The writer cites World War III talk and European views, urging civility and responsible policy.
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Luis Rodriguez
Day Off Holidays Stir Finney County and Garden City
A columnist notes mixed holiday days off for Finney County and Garden City employees after Christmas. County commissioners granted the extra day on Dec 15, while Garden City followed on Dec 23, shifting work and planning needs. The piece also reflects on New Year resolutions and personal goals.
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Washington
City
Garden City
Finney County
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