View of Saddam War Rhetoric Sparked by Powell Remarks
The piece analyzes Bush administration claims on Iraq and Saddam Hussein, noting Powell's public framing that removing Saddam could avert war. It argues weapons of mass destruction lack credible evidence, inspectors face frustration, and US and UK plans appear tenuous amid mounting public and fiscal strain.
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Bush
Saddam Hussein
Colin Powell
Iraq
Saddam
Powell
United States
U.S
U.N
Washington and Florida milestones in United history
On February 22 in history, George Washington was born at his Virginia plantation in 1732. Other notable events include Spain ceding Florida to the United States in 1819, Tennessee adopting a new constitution abolishing slavery in 1865, Frank Woolworth opening a five cent store in Utica in 1879, and Cleveland signing to admit the Dakotas Montana and Washington into the Union in 1889. Lady Windermere's Fan premiered in London in 1892.
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United States
George Washington
Virginia
Spain
Florida
Tennessee
Frank Winfield Woolworth
Utica
N.Y
Cleveland
Dakotas
Montana
Washington State
GOP Census Letter Entangles Democrat in RNC Push
Radio host Jim Hightower reports on Marc Racicot directing a Republican Party census asking a Democrat voter in her district to represent Republican views and fund the party while debating welfare reform and future policy directions. The letter demanded a seven day response and a $500 contribution.
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Marc Racicot
Enron
Republican National Committee
Marc
RNC
Dick Gregory
Peace and Freedom
Sebelius as Kansas Gubernatorial Retail Politician
Harris News Service columnist Burdett Loomis assesses Kathleen Sebelius as a transactional broker in the Kansas governor’s office. The piece compares her approach to Finney Graves and national leaders, noting budgetary deals, broad coalition building, and questions about transforming leadership and vision for a possible second term.
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Fter
Kansas
Avennor
Joan Finney
Bill Graves
Kathleen Sebelius
Cedar Crest
Sen
Stan Clark
Johnson County
John Wratil
Finney
Bob Dole
Bill Clinton
Gov. Sebelius
James MacGregor Burns
Capitol
Sebelius
Harris News Service
Burdett Loomis
bloomis @ku
University of Kansas
Garden City public opinions clash over local issues
Letters from residents criticize city leadership and policies, urging accountability from city manager Bob Halloran and police chief James Hawkins. The writer opposes Home Depot and favors grocery stores, questions incentives, praises certain officials, and calls for political change while denouncing war talk. The correspondence includes annoyance with city cars, credit cards, and political figures, and ends with historical reference to President Bush.
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Bob Halloran
James Hawkins
Garden City
Banda
Chamber of Commerce
Home Depot
Halloran
Jim Wharton
City Council
City Commission
Harold Starr
Country Club
Water use debate ties Cedar Bluff to Hays Russell
An Associated Press piece in Topeka’s Capitol-Journal notes Cedar Bluff Reservoir water use by Hays and Russell, quoting Krista Burkhart on lake access impacting many lives. It mentions Kansas official Hayden’s remarks, regional water recreation value, and Pawnee Watershed District’s HorseThief Reservoir plans west of Jetmore with 400 acres water and 1,100 acres park. Political note urges reelect Janie Perkins highlighting experience and community service.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Capitol-Journal
Cedar Bluff Reservoir
Hays
Russell
Krista Burkhart
Cimarron
Mike Hayden
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Kansas
Pawnee
HorseThief
Austin for City Commission Cites Broadband Vision
The text endorses Tommy Austin for city commission, highlighting care for people and Garden City and asserting no hidden agenda. It discusses Kansas HB 2019 failing in the House Utilities Committee 11 to 9, arguing regulation raises DSL costs and hurts competition, while cable providers face no state regulation.
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Tommy Austin
Garden City
City Commission
Kansas
House Utilities Committee
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Local school board weighs spouse employment conflict
The school district faces lingering questions about nepotism as superintendent candidate Jim Lentz and his wife Gay Lentz work in the district. Administrators say conflicts exist but are managed. 47 couples in district hold dual certification, with several more where one spouse is certified. The board notes trust and performance matter more than marital status.
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Jim Lentz
Telegram
Sara Kincaid
Ymca Board of Directors
Lentz
Gay Lentz
Jeff Crist
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Garden City Telegram
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