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Newspaper

Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 2011

Page

4

Fossil Debate Seeks Kansas Official State Fossil

Lawmakers weigh the case for Pteranodon longiceps versus Xiphactinus audax as Kansas's official fossil. The discussion focuses on which ancient species best embodies the state's paleontological heritage and identity.

Kansas debated state fossil choice favors fish or pteranodon

An opinion piece weighs Xiphactinus audax and Pteranodon longiceps as Kansas state symbols. It notes lawmakers and fossil hunters backing the fish, while supporters argue the flying reptile offers greater recognition. The editorial proposes student voting to advance education and civic engagement.

Kansas Don Hineman R Dighton Sternberg Museum of Natural History Hays

Holcomb selects Jean Rush as new district superintendent

Online readers respond to Holcomb USD 363 appointing Jean Rush of McLouth USD 342 as superintendent. In contrast, a local remark defends the community. Atha cites bitter cold causing heating outages as a key regionwide issue in today’s weather report.

Garden City USD 457 Rick Atha

Telegram letters policy and submission details

The Telegram prints signed letters to the editor with a return address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Letters must be 500 words or less and should be general. form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or email editor gctelegram online www gctelegram com.

Lette N. Seventh St Garden City

Obama shifts to center as tax reform hopes rise

In a retrospective on political shifts, the author notes Obama moved toward the center after a poor political outlook, naming key aides and actions. He urges a broad tax reform plan, targeting loopholes, and argues reallocating trillions from tax expenditures could boost growth, education, energy, and infrastructure.

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Kansas arts funding faces cuts under Brownback plan

Gill, senior at Garden City High School and arts editor, argues the proposed phase out of the Kansas Arts Commission will harm education and culture. He cites $575,000 in cuts and loss of grants from bodies like Mid-America Arts Alliance and NEA, urging balanced budgeting without harming arts. He notes a student-led Facebook group with over 5,000 members opposing the move.

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Meet the new media monopoly and its danger to democracy

Dave Saldana warns that the FCC approval of the Comcast NBC Universal merger concentrates control over production and distribution, threatens consumer choice, and risks stifling competition and diverse viewpoints. The piece argues for stricter enforcement and public-interest safeguards.

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