This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 2002
Page
4
Our View argues that while jail for corporate fraud is needed, real reform requires tougher penalties and targeted measures. It criticizes political influence and lobbyist power, urging lawmakers to bite the hand that feeds them and push meaningful accountability beyond mere talk.
Mel Coleman describes exhaustion and emotional strain after his Arizona wildfire evacuation, noting relief at home’s safety and the impact on friends who lost homes. Haji Saki mourns Afghanistan’s vice president’s death as a national tragedy and calls for accountability. Conway Smell comments on Steve Fossett’s solo balloon flight with mixed views on its significance.
On this date in history notable events include MacArthur named commander-in-chief of UN forces in Korea in 1950. Charles II grants Rhode Island charter in 1663. Nixon reads Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776. Commodore Perry arrives in Yedo Bay in 1853. The Wall Street Journal debuts in 1889. Warren G. Harding marries Florence DeWolfe in 1891.
Readers weigh whether media coverage of the feared Independence Day terrorist attack was blown out of proportion or warranted. The poll prompts responses by phone and online, inviting public opinion on the media narrative surrounding the incident and security threats.
Ego and Alter argue over Martha Stewart coverage and gender bias as they scan Martha Stewart Living and Newsweek. They debate wealth, power, virtue, and the sisterhood while tracing her public image, legal woes, and a July calendar entry. The piece ends noting ambivalence in the sisterhood toward Martha.
In a new book Cubans in America author Roger Hernandez argues Hispanics and not only Cubans financed and fought for the American cause. Galvez and troops from Cuba Mexico and Puerto Rico led successful offensives at Baton Rouge Mobile Pensacola and the siege of Pensacola aiding Washington’s road to Yorktown.
Local figures and theatre announcements recount Ann Landers speaking at a 1966 Garden City banquet, Roy Fankhauser hosting a reception, and Coral Mancini returning to direct South Pacific at Garden City Community College with auditions set for August. Public rehearsals and band concerts tie to a vibrant arts scene.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.