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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2001
Page
4
The piece reflects on September 11 as a defining backdrop to 2001, noting Americans grew more generous after the attacks. It cites Finney County residents contributing to East Coast relief and United Way, while Salvation Army resources wane. It urges sustained support amid economic strain to keep aid services available.
Amid a downtown Lima fireworks explosion triggering a massive blaze more than 250 die. Argentine President Adolfo Rodriguez Saa resigns after a week amid party mutiny, Pervez Musharraf urges peace with India, and Peru’s Alejandro Toledo speaks after the disaster.
The remark highlights the January 1st as the nativity of our common Adam, reflecting Lamb’s view of the new year as a defining moment. A brief literary aside cites Lamb, an English essayist and author born in 1775 and died in 1834, noting how the annual turning point carries weight beyond the calendar.
A roundup of notable events that occurred on December 31 across years. Edison’s first public light demonstration in 1879. British repulse at Quebec in 1775. Lincoln signs West Virginia admission in 1862. Truman ends WWII hostilities in 1946. Marshall Plan expiry in 1961. Gold ownership legalized in 1974. US relations with Taiwan end in 1978. Nelson and others die in 1985 air tragedy. Dupont Plaza fire in 1986. Michael Kennedy dies in 1997 ski accident. Euro currency merger announced in 1998.
A broad New Year message extends greetings to a diverse audience including NPR listeners, high tech users and critics, workers and unemployed, students and board members, veterans, law enforcement, volunteers, and neighbors. It highlights inclusivity for families, diverse households, local institutions, and community preservation efforts like Windsor Hotel restoration and the State Theatre project.
Roger Hernandez reflects on Hispanic patriotism after September 11, describing Hispanics joining vigils, raising flags, and serving in Afghanistan. He cites polls showing strong support for President Bush, recounts letters from readers arguing against hyphenated American identity, and closes with holiday greetings.
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