Blood Alley on US 50 Kansas Fatal Crashes Prompt Safety Review
Our View cites a fatal streak on U S 50 near Peabody where nine people died in high speed rear end crashes into vehicles halted for road work. Calls grow for improved warning devices, CB alerts, rumble strips and better work zone procedures as officials re-evaluate safety criteria.
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America
Iraq
U.S. Highway 50
Kansas
US 50
Peabody
Kansas Department of Transportation
KDOT
U.S. 50
Missing mortar concerns at Kenneth Henderson Middle School
A notice urges USD 457 patrons to contact school board members about mortar issues at Kenneth Henderson Middle School. The subject was moved to the July 12 meeting after a prior mix up. Local experts favor a cheaper tuck and point repair over the proposed solution.
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USD 457
Kenneth Henderson Middle School
Jim Lentz
Telegram reader feedback contact details
The Telegram invites reader feedback by mail at Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or by email fax or phone including (620) 275 2704 ext 201 and (620) 276 6862 and the website www gctelegram com
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
First Amendment text summary for historical context
The excerpt cites the First Amendment prohibiting government establishment of religion and protecting free exercise, freedom of the press, speech, assembly, and petition. It underscores protections for individuals to express views and seek redress without government interference.
Prairie newspaper wars and the pedigree of blunt journalism
A Midwest journalist defends blunt language in ink and on the Senate floor, tracing a 19th century tradition of heated rivalries among Kansan editors. It cites era taunts from Thomas J. Key and Sol Miller, with later verdicts on media bravado and a stance against apologizing for inherited style.
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Cheney
Senate
Dick Cheney
Midwest
Thomas J. Key
Doniphan Constitutionalist
Sol Miller
Kansas
White Cloud
Key
Miller
Thomas Jefferson Key
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jack
America
Kansas Historical Quarterly
The
Jacksonian
Cimarron
Ingalls Messenger
Marysville Enterprise
Don Wilson
Wilson
Congress
Washington
Naming rights as a revenue fix for local officials
Local officials facing revenue shortfalls consider selling naming rights as a revenue source. The columnist cites examples from sports venues and public facilities, suggests local possibilities in Garden City, and notes branding ideas from parking lots to centers, urging practical adoption. Ron Isham notes his marketing background.
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Wagner Field
Bramlage Coliseum
Kansas State University
Williams Field
Garden City Community College
Golden Goose
Coors Field
Invesco Field
Pepsi Center
Denver
Staples Center
Los Angeles
United Center
Chicago
Target Center
Minneapolis
SBC Arena
San Antonio
Memphis
NBA
Grizzlies
Elvis
Federal Express
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Garden City
Memorial
Tyson Stadium
Garden
Garden City High School
Jim
George
Wharton
Williams Stadium
Wal-Mart
Home Depot
Western Motor
Team Lewis Motors
Burtis Motors
Pontiac Place
Cadillac Corner
Lincoln Lane
Law Enforcement Center
ConAgra
Ron Isham
ThreJay Marketing
Kiul Radio
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