Red Cross mobilizes as tsunami disaster hits Asia
In the wake of a tsunami that has left about 140000 dead, relief groups including the American Red Cross rush to aid survivors with water, shelter, food, and medical supplies. World leaders convene an emergency summit to accelerate nearly 4 billion dollars in pledged aid. Meanwhile Kansas endures a severe ice storm crippling power for over 100000 residents. Governor Sebelius issues a state disaster emergency for 56 counties to speed relief and utility restoration.
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American Red Cross
Asia
Red Cross
Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
Public risk framing cited in Social Security dispute
Email excerpts show Karl Rove aide Peter Wehner urging a public priority to frame Social Security reform as unsustainable. Democratic Rep Charles Rangel accuses the Bush camp of scare tactics. Separately, tsunami survivor Anthony Victor recalls scenes of devastation near Port Blair with family losses.
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Karl Rove
Peter Wehner
Bush
Charles Rangel
Anthony Victor
Port Blair
India
Record farm income and policy critique frame 2004 year
Alan Guebert’s Farm and Food File notes 2004 set farm records with $73.7 billion net income, 115 million metric tons of ag exports, and $62.3 billion export value. It warns 2005 will see policy shifts and looming subsidies as farm structure concentrates wealth, while consumers seek imports amid rising prices.
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University of Illinois’ Farm Business
Congress
John Hansen
Nebraska
Farmer Union
U.S. Ag
Hansen
Uncle Sam
Washington
Telegram invites reader feedback and contact details
The Telegram asks readers to send feedback by email or fax and provides phone number and mailing address for Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846.
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
First Amendment text summary and scope
The amendment limits the government by prohibiting establishment of religion and protecting free exercise speech and press. It secures the right to assemble peacefully and to petition the government for redress of grievances, guiding civil liberties nationwide.
Kerry’s image flaws cited in postmortem on 2004 bid
Kathleen Parker argues Kerry failed to project warmth and trust, blaming a mismatch between his persona and core values. He appeared aloof despite central casting looks,1 while attempts to appease all sides left voters doubting his self conviction. The piece notes Hollywood influence and Moore’s film as hindrances to trust.
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USA
Kerry
John Kerry
Bill Clinton
Martin Luther King Jr
Ben Stiller
Oracle
Hollywood
Michael Moore
Moore
Lessons from a Mountain Ride on Protective Gear
KATHI and SCOTT SPERRY share a cautionary tale from a Colorado motorcycle trip about helmet use and protective clothing. They recount a crash at about 40 mph with road rash, praising helmets and footwear while noting how sandals and shorts would have worsened injuries. Shirley Mitchell thanks contributors during a Salvation Army kettle event.
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Scott
Colorado Mountains
Kathi
Scott Sperry
Garden City
Telegram letters policy and submission details
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with the writer’s address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general. form letters poems and business testimonials will not be printed.
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Garden City Telegram
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Democratic Party
Kathleen Parker
Kparker
Kparker.com
Orlando Sentinel
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Bell Ringer
Walgreens
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