Local races face candidate shortage in Garden City area
Voters will pick three Garden City commissioners, three Kearney University trustees, and three school board members across Garden City USD 457 and Holcomb USD 363, plus Holcomb council. Filing closes January 25 with only Michael Pfeifer and Tommy Austin showing early interest, prompting concern over voter apathy and scrutiny that deters candidacy.
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Garden City
Garden City Community College
Garden City Usd 457
Holcomb Usd
Holcomb City Council
USD
Michael Pfeifer
Tommy Austin
Jeff Whitham
Bush support fades amid calls for decisive leadership
Rick Dickinson says he backs Bush but is cooling, while Cheryl McGauvran defends Bush and Sheila Kiscaden promotes a workshop to curb bipartisan bickering. The remarks underscore unease over indecision and the need for firm policy direction among Minnesota lawmakers.
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Minnesota
Sheila Kiscaden
Where to Write Finney County Commissioner
Finney County Commissioner and Garden City Commission contact details provided. Addresses include County Administrative Center 311 N Ninth St Garden City KS 67846 and City Administrative Center 301 N Eighth St Garden City.
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Finney County
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Garden City
Garden City Commission City
Eighth St
Telegram feedback options and postal address
The Telegram invites reader input by email, fax, phone, or online at gctelegram.com. Provide comments to Editor at 620 Xe or Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846.
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
First Visitas CEO Statement on Constitutional Rights
The text asserts broad protections mirroring First Amendment aims including establishment clause free exercise speech press assembly and petition rights. It frames government limits on religion and safeguards for peaceful assembly and redress of grievances. The item reads as a declarative stance by a corporate leader on constitutional freedoms.
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Ceo
From Guilty to Proving Innocence at Guantanamo Bay
The piece argues the justice system errs toward proof while the Bush administration contemplates lifelong detention of terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. It notes Red Cross findings that many detainees in Iraq were innocent and questions moral grounds for indefinite imprisonment without proven guilt.
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Beverly Hills
Detroit
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Bush
U.S
Washington Post
United States of America
White House
International Red Cross
Iraq
Arrogance and Incarceration Policy Quest in crisis
The writer criticizes the Bush administration for open ended detention and a push toward permanent incarceration. They urge a binding independent forum to present evidence against detainees and warn against trusting authorities without scrutiny. The piece argues truth matters more than fear of terror.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Private Social Security reform as reparations for blacks debated
Rich Lowry argues private Social Security accounts could address minority discrimination by directing benefits to heirs and communities rather than the current system. He cites life expectancy gaps, net worth disparities, and political dynamics, and notes polls showing black support for private accounts while warning Democrats may oppose.
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David John
Heritage Foundation
John
New York
Charlie Rangel
Ranger
Poor Americans remain victims in economy of plenty
A critique of rising poverty in the United States highlighting 4.8 million more officially poor and 39 million working poor. It accuses political leadership of ignoring poverty while dismantling effective programs like the Community Reinvestment Act, urging action via ACORN and referencing Jim Hightower’s book.
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America
Bushites
Bush & Company
Bush
Letters Over Calls For Troops In War Time
Veteran Donald E Blackman urges families to mail letters to soldiers in Iraq instead of relying on phones and e mails. He notes lines for calls expose troops to danger and suggests sending letters, a local newspaper, cookies, or fruit, as safer morale boosters.
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Varius
United States
Iraq
USA
Garden City
Donald E. Blackman
Blackman
Southwestern
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