Sebelius highlights health care and school funding in State of State
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius advocates a healthy Kansas focusing on expanding health coverage for up to 100000 residents with a 50 cent per pack cigarette tax to fund the plan. She notes a Supreme Court order to fix school funding but offers no specifics, calling on Legislature to act by April 12.
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Kansas
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Hugoton
Steve Morris
Kansas Senate
Mudslide search halted in La Conchita California
Ventura County Fire Department chief investigator Keith Mashburn says volunteers push to resume searches despite uncertainty if survivors remain buried after relentless rain led to a mudslide near La Conchita. A resident recalls loss of family photographs amid destruction. Historian Lawrence Glickman comments on boycotts as a form of political participation.
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la Conchita
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Lawrence Glickman
Telegram invites reader feedback and contact details
The Telegram requests readers send feedback by email fax or phone and provides mailing address for Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 with listed numbers for editor contact.
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Landmark American rights text on religion and press
The quotation asserts that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or abridging free exercise, free speech, or press, and protects the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government for grievances. This constitutional provision anchors freedom of religion, expression, press, assembly, and petition.
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Unwanted holiday gift from National Alliance sparks fear
Garden City writer describes a two color flier titled Immigration Or Invasion left on driveways. He cites the National Alliance slogan and a 2004 Denver Post quote, noting rising Latino presence and warning of white minority status. He questions motive and calls for awareness. Ron Isham, local columnist, notes his media career.
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Natall.com
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Tsunami tragedy tests unity and global response
In the wake of the December tsunami, the world feels a rare unity as Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians share grief and aid flows. Yet the piece notes ongoing man-made conflicts, political turmoil, and calls for an early warning system for disasters, urging reflection on humanity’s flaws.
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Sri Lanka
India
Thailand
Somalia
Andaman
Indian Ocean
Iraq
Washington
Iran
Tam
Rwanda
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Space
Tragedy prompts holiday spirit of giving
In the wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami, communities rally to help. The essay highlights personal acts of charity from a Garden City family, widespread donations by celebrities, sports figures, and corporations, and calls for sustained aid totaling nearly 4 billion dollars pledged worldwide. Managing Editor Brett Riggs notes ongoing generosity and provides a contact for correspondence.
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Thailand
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Southeast Asia
Garden City
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Sandra Bullock
Hilary Duff
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U.S
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