Tea party era prompts Western Kansas spending debate
An editorial by Tim Huelskamp urges caution on cutting federal transport programs like Essential Air Service and Amtrak. It argues drastic spending cuts threaten small communities in western Kansas, including Garden City, Finney County, and broader economic growth. It calls for balancing debt reduction with investments that create long-term benefits.
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Quotes on drugs and schools spark community debate
An online comment to a Garden City drug arrest praises police efforts to curb trafficking while lamenting drug use in schools and student failure. Another note from Scott Nieman, St Mary Catholic School Fun Night treasurer, highlights school community support in today’s fundraiser story.
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Scott Nieman
St. Mary Catholic School
Letters Policy For The Telegram Readers Guidelines
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone for confirmation before publication. Letters are edited for libel and length and must be 500 words or less. Send to Attn. Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or via www gctelegram com.
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A Critique of The Rachel Maddow Show by Stanley Crouch
Stanley Crouch praises The Rachel Maddow Show for presenting factual footage against Fox News spin. He criticizes conservative media for profit-driven distortions and commends Maddow for exposing bias, supporting LGBTQ equality, and highlighting real wartime duties while urging a calmer, less satirical presentation.
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The Other America Through a Journalist’s Lens
Maria Hinojosa reflects on growing up immigrant in Chicago and traveling the United States to reveal an organically diverse, multicultural America. She describes experiences with acceptance and prejudice, the role of journalism in democracy, and the duty to give voice to the voiceless across communities.
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Charles Kuralt
North Dakota
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NPR
Brinkmanship in Kansas Jobs Puzzle Hawks Hawker Beechcraft Story
Ed Flentje notes a shift in economic development as Hawker Beechcraft pledges 45 million to keep 4000 Wichita jobs. He details how incentives evolved since 2000, expands eligibility, and moves tax revenue away from state needs to corporate retention amid brinkmanship and consultant-backed tactics.
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Wichita
Lock, Stock and Barrel
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Kansas
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