Nonsolidation buzz in Kansas legislative session
Lawmakers discuss consolidating school districts to save money as 303 districts exist in Kansas. Reno County and Hutchinson officials explore merging public safety services, with Garden City considering consolidation. Commissions plan a report weighing pros and cons to guide potential blueprints. City leaders push toward efficiency.
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Snow Smothers Garrett County and Crowd Stampede At Nightclub
Bay area reports four plus feet of snow in Garrett County Maryland amid ongoing blizzards. large drifts persist. In Chicago, Cory Thomas witnessed a stampede at E2 nightclub after pepper spray caused hundreds to scramble for exits, 21 people died. Meanwhile Fox reality show Joe Millionaire features Evan Marriott and Zora Andrich as Marriott reveals a fake millionaire persona.
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Today in History Highlights for February 18
February 18 marks notable past events including Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn US publication in 1885, Michelangelo and Luther deaths, Pluto discovery, Nixon opening Squaw Valley Games, California death penalty ruling, the Enterprise maiden test, Kennedy Supreme Court appointment, and other milestones.
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Rome
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Ala
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Nixon
Chicago
Win
California Supreme Court
Mojave Desert
Anthony M. Kennedy
U.S. Supreme Court
The Pulse Reader Forum Contact Details
The Pulse Reader Forum lists E-man editor 4 and contact lines 275 2704 with Attn Editor extension 201 and a mailing address 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 for reader correspondence and writing submissions.
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Local Voice column riffs on politics and pop culture
The column weaves personal musings on writing for free, satire about politics and media, and memories from Kansas. It lampoons campaign ethics, spam and telemarketing, mentions Gov-elect Sebelius and Senator Brownback, and references local figures like Jaclyn O’Malley and Doug Laubach.
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Charles Bukowski
Ron Isham
Duane West
Hollywood
Texaco
Telegram
Jaclyn O'Malley
Omaha
Selena
Presidents' Day rebirth of civic mission in schools observed
A presidential study urges schools to strengthen civic knowledge and participation amid concerns over declining youth political engagement. It cites the Civic Mission of Schools report by Carnegie and CIRCLE, stressing practical programs, discussions, service, governance voice, and simulations like Kids Voting USA to foster citizenship.
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George Washington
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Iraq
Cynthia Gibson
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Peter Levine
Center For Information and Research
William Galston
University of Maryland
Clinton
Kids Voting USA
Duct tape and cover for a national security blanket
A columnist weighs duct tape as a symbol of terrorism fears and a preparation mindset. She contrasts personal defense ideas with DHS tips of water and plastic, notes al-Qaeda links rumors, and critiques pre emptive war plans versus Guns of August warnings. The piece blends politics, security, and media satire with calls to reflection.
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George Tenet
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Senate
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Osama bin Laden
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Osama
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North Korea
United States
Seattle
White House
Ari Fleischer
Saddam
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Barbara Tuchman
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