Paril farming heritage spotlight from 1906 Telegram
A brief feature highlights the 1906 founding era of Paril farming community as chronicled by the Telegram edition. It notes notable figures and early agricultural effort in the region. The piece reflects local historical interest and ties to Delaney familial records.
New KDOT director aims to reform culture and transparency
Our View urges Miller to overhaul the Kansas Department of Transportation. It cites past resistance to public access, open meetings, and safety disclosures. The editorial notes a $13 billion transportation program may be trimmed but stresses citizen trust is essential and leadership must end indifference.
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de Miller
Kansas Department of Transportation
KDOT
Lawrence
Hutchinson News
Miller
Kansas
Catholic Schools Week Celebrated at Garden City St Mary
A Garden City community letter praises St Mary School for Catholic Schools Week celebrating two schools, fifth and soon sixth grade, with students Megan and Laura. It highlights caring teachers, principal leadership, service projects for overseas service members, local volunteer appearances, and calls for parental involvement and faith in daily schooling.
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Steecatholic
Garden City
St. Mary
Megan
Laura
St. Mary School
Trina Delgado
Quotations Touch On Race Gender and Weather Across US
A collage of quotes covers Kinsey Institute criticism of moral decline in America on Kinsey’s anniversary. A Buxton shopowner describes a beachfront blizzard amid 40 mph winds. A Texas prosecutor discusses racial divides tied to a PBS documentary about Jasper. A guitarist from Country Fever comments on drumming talent.
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America
John Bancroft
Indiana University
Kinsey Institute For Research
Alfred Kinsey
Bob Eakes
Buxton
N.C
Guy James Gray
East Texas
James Byrd Jr
Jasper
Telegram reader feedback contact details
The Telegram invites reader input via email editor dhogram by fax 275 2704 or phone 620 276 6862 Ext 201. Mail to Atmn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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Atin
N. Seventh St
Garden City
Bush Thinks Big and Acts Fast on Policy Shifts
University of Kansas political science professor Burdett Loomis notes President George W. Bush pursues bold, simple ideas across tax cuts, energy, security, and faith-based policy. Loomis argues the post 9 11 popularity gives him room to push controversial changes and questions whether open debate exists.
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Bush
George W. Bush
America
Colin Powell
Condoleeza Rice
Congress
Senate
Iraq
Britain
George
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Bush Administration
Titlex
K State
George Bush
Karl Rove
Saddam
University of Kansas
Burdett Loomis
Kansas
Loomis
bloomis @ku
Catholic Schools Week Blessings From St Dominic and St Mary
Isabel Archilla a fifth grader writes how her Catholic education shapes self discipline friendships and future career She credits St Dominic with strengthening math prayer study habits and confidence and notes kind supportive classmates She plans to continue helping others and values mass lessons during music class and the unity of her school community
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St. Dominic
St. Mary
St. Dominic’s
St. Mary’s
Isabel Archilla
Mass
Thankful Parents Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
BEN and KATIE CEDILLO praise St Mary School in Garden City for a community oriented week. Students collect items for local organizations and prepare care packages for overseas servicemen and women as part of the Making a World of Difference theme.
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St. Mary School
St. Mary
Garden City
Ben and
Katie Cedillo
Making a World of Difference at St Dominic School
Brandon and Brittany Barrett thank teachers staff and parents for Catholic Schools Week January 31 theme Making a World of Difference. They credit St Dominic School with forming their education and moral values and note the value of public prayer in schools.
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St. Dominic School
St. Dominic
Letter to the editor on driving licenses for undocumented immigrants
A reader objects to a published opinion on issuing driver licenses to undocumented immigrants. He argues immigrants here unlawfully are not entitled to privileges, notes false Social Security cards used for employment, and calls for enforcement of immigration and employment laws. He identifies as Mexican American and cites legal hurdles faced by those who are here legally.
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United States
Mr. Delaney
I. H. Gonzales
Garden City
Should Kansas adopt an official language
A column debates Kansas considering English as the official state language. It highlights multiple dialects and languages spoken in Kansas, cites U S English, Inc., and questions the impact on bilingual ballots, schools, and public life. The piece ends with a call to resist the measure with a farewell in several languages.
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Ireland
Kansas
Texas
Tony Soprano
Northern Territory
Holcomb
U.S. English, Inc
America
Wiedersehen
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