Protesters threaten memorial for fallen soldier in Garden City
Community plans a large memorial for Spc. Clint Upchurch as Westboro Baptist protesters announce plans to picket at Word of Life Church. The piece discusses legal limits on funeral picketing, free speech rights, and the expected turnout to support the Upchurch family.
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Clint Upchurch
Garden City
Iraq
Upchurch
Fred Phelps
Topeka
Spe. Upchurch
Kansas
Phelps Clan
Phelps
Spe
Word of Life Church
Pluto mission delays draw feisty NASA chief rebukes timeline
Alan Stern, principal investigator for NASA's 700 million unmanned Pluto mission, quips that two or three days do not matter regarding launch postponements, as delays persist and the team reassesses the complex timeline and cost.
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Alan Stern
NASA
Pluto
Telegram letters policy for print edition
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with writer’s address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Keep letters under 500 words. thank you notes should be general. Form letters poems or testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment text on religious freedom and expression
The passage states Congress shall not establish religion nor prohibit free exercise, and shall not abridge speech or press or assemble and petition the government for grievances. It outlines core guarantees of religious liberty and civic rights.
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Qe Pew
Galloway plays cat on TV sparking fame debate
Kathleen Parker critiques George Galloway for appearing as a four legged cat on Celebrity Big Brother. The piece links the stunt to broader issues of fame, narcissism, and the camera’s pull, contrasting leaders and entertainers while warning against attention seeking. It questions whether the act degrades serious discourse and suggests viewing behavior as a cautionary example.
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George Galloway
Galloway
George
Egalite
Middle East
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
U.S
Senate
Rula Lenska
Rula — Luce
Kong
Konga
George W. Bush
Tony Blair
Bush
Blair
Britain
Andy Warhol
Humane Society
Dignity for fallen soldier spurs call to protect service
Garden City Community College forensics team members urge dignity for Specialist Clint Upchurch and oppose Westboro protest at his memorial. They cite TPM doctrine and local laws to justify restrictions and urge Kansas lawmakers to enact protective ordinances safeguarding the fallen and their families.
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Garden City Community College
Andrew Moorman
Bryce Friesen
Sarah Staats
Hollie Pope
Jason Holloway
Lake Battles
Kyle Berger
Jesse Hughes
Jacob Bynum
Kellen Horsfall
Marisha Eck
Dustin Lampe
Alanea Phillips
Mark and
Marla Jarme
Garden City
Clint Upchurch
Fred Phelps
Westboro
Specialist Upchurch
Supreme Court
Phelps
Upchurch
Kansas
America
Clint Upchurch A Remarkable Hero Remembered By Friends
Jessica Miller of Garden City honors Clint Upchurch as a selfless friend and American hero. She recalls his daily care for others, weekly checks on her well being, and his generous acts while balancing road patrol duties. Her tribute celebrates his family love and lasting impact.
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Clint Upchurch
Clint
Dad
Christopher
Jessica Miller
Garden City
Community urged to support fallen soldier Clint Upchurch
Heather Hapes of Hays calls for community backing for the Upchurch family grieving a fallen soldier. She condemns planned public picketing at the memorial service and urges solidarity and respect for those mourning.
Broncos trounce Patriots 27 13 in weekend clash
Miguel Rodriguez disputes Mike Kessinger’s recent column. Denver Broncos defeat New England Patriots 27 to 13, countering predictions that Broncs would not win or advance after the clock ends. Rodriguez questions Kessinger’s sports writing credibility.
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Mike Kessinger
Denver Broncos
Mike
Broncos
New England Patriots
Miguel Rodriguez
Garden City
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