Should Garden City pursue a downtown master plan
Citizens weigh whether to adopt a downtown Garden City master plan as part of the city comprehensive plan. The debate centers on revitalizing a vibrant historic district with more shops eateries and entertainment while considering how Downtown Vision could evolve after Kansas Main Street. Public input session set for 6 p.m. Tuesday in City Administration Center.
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Garden City theater plan inspires local praise
Online remarks from GCTelegram readers react to Mark Pamplin’s plan to convert the State Theater into a 400 seat theater in the round for year round performances. The piece notes Garden City traditions and support for carrying them forward as Master Gunnery Sgt. Max E. Cripe from Garden City will perform at President Obama’s inauguration with The President’s Own Marine Band.
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Letters Policy for The Telegram at Garden City KS
The Telegram accepts signed letters to the editor under 500 words with writer address and phone. letters will be edited for libel and length and confirmed before publication. General thank-you letters are preferred. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed. written to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or online at gctelegram dot com.
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NRA ads attack Obama children amid gun debate
The NRA released an ad criticizing President Obama for advocating gun violence measures while his children are protected by armed guards. Obama and Biden responded with a children heavy address urging action, citing Grace McDonnell and other Newtown victims. Rubio criticized the tactic as using children as props, and the NRA pledged to keep focusing on safety.
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Stop fighting start fixing a bold No Labels push in politics
Leonard Pitts criticizes the No Labels push in New York urging bipartisanship and reforms. The piece argues the political system is frozen by money and polarization, while No Labels proposes concrete steps like budget deadlines and nonpartisan briefings.
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Tax giveaways harm towns and workers in US style boondoggles
The piece argues that subsidies to attract business create a zero sum race among towns and states. It cites WWE’s Connecticut tax credits and Bridgewater’s Stamford HQ deal as examples, calling for federal rules banning such subsidies and promoting competition on public services and quality over tax breaks. It urges stronger worker rights and limits on public funding for site selection.
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William A Collins Former Norwalk Politician Profile
William A Collins, a former state representative and former mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut, is profiled as a columnist and public figure. Distributed by OtherWords, the piece notes his career and civic work.
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