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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 2002
Page
4
The federal ruling bars a Nebraska city from displaying a Ten Commandments monument with Stars of David at a park. The column argues the ACLU defends speech unevenly and urges equal protection for atheists and believers alike.
President Bush in South Korea stated no plan to invade North Korea while labeling North Korea Iran and Iraq as an axis of evil. James Brown’s lawyer framed the singer’s civil case verdict as no harassment but wrongful firing. Vonetta Flowers and Jill Bakken won Olympic gold in women’s bobsled, making Flowers the first black Winter Olympic gold medalist.
On February 20, 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth aboard Friendship 7. Other events include Joseph II's death in 1790, Washington signing the Post Office act in 1792, the Supreme Court ruling federal power over states in 1809, Congress banning dueling in DC in 1839, Frederick Douglass's death in 1895, Prohibition repeal action in 1933, Big Week bombing raids in 1944, Ranger 8 lunar imagery in 1965, a false emergency alert in 1971, and Columbia shuttle engine test in 1981.
The Presidents Council on Bioethics has abandoned consensus on cloning ethics for medical research as members remain deeply split on the moral status of a human embryo. Readers are invited to vote or comment by email or fax on whether there should be a blanket ban on all forms of human cloning.
The piece muses on when to take down Christmas decorations with 40 days after Christmas on Candlemas Day Feb 2 as a legendally suggested cutoff. It notes Lent as a 40 day period before Easter, explains Easter's moveable date, and cites Lent beginnings and personal family anecdotes. It then broadens to discuss religion's evolving landscape in the 21st century with quotes about new religious movements and a progressive view of Islam.
Donald Kaul, veteran Washington observer, rails against Congress for limiting rail service after a Detroit Auto Show trip. He recounts a wild ice accident near Cleveland, a stray ticket, and a cross country journey turned train to bus via Pittsburgh. He argues Congress favors buses over rail and imagines a rail dominated national policy.
James M Nordlund of Lakin argues the president's budget overfunds defense and underfunds development. He urges Congress to double funding for international development diplomacy and humanitarian aid while shutting down missile and nuclear programs. He advocates cooperative global action and strengthening international law.
Alton Foster known as Harold Hill for 25 years in Garden City died recently. He sold instruments and repaired gear for school bands and mentored directors. Foster cultivated access to music, guiding students and teachers and earning lifelong local admiration. Dean Angeles notes his impact on orchestras at Loyola University New Orleans.
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with writer address and phone number. Letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Limit about 500 words. thank you notes should be general. Address: 310 N. Seventh.
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