Kansans face legal gridlock over billboards for adult venues
A federal judge halted Kansas regulatory billboards for adult stores and strip clubs, delaying enforcement while a suit by Lion's Den Adult Superstore owners proceeds. Attorney General Six contemplates enforcement yet notes similar laws in Georgia, South Carolina, and Missouri were struck down, prompting a reconsideration of the Kansas measure. The piece weighs free enterprise against social mores and references First Amendment concerns.
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Stephen Six
Ashley Anstaett
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South Carolina
Missouri
Kansas
Leaders pledge shared progress in first Putin Obama meeting
Obama in Russia says pursuit of power is not zero sum and progress must be shared. Putin responds by linking hopes for advancing relations as the two leaders meet for the first time.
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Barack Obama
Russia
Vladimir Putin
U.S
Telegram accepts signed letters to editor with contact details
The Telegram invites readers to submit signed letters including writer address and phone number, with confirmation before publication. Letters are edited for libel and length, kept to 500 words or less, and general thank you notes may be printed while form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business items will not be printed.
First Amendment text spelled out in full
The First Amendment states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It furthermore protects freedom of speech and of the press and the right to assemble peacefully and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
GOP lies and scandals expose faltering GOP hopes
The article argues Republicans face moral scandals with Sanford Ensign Vitter and questions whether the party can rebound. It mocks GOP pretensions, contrasts with Democrats on taxes, and suggests Rush Limbaugh as a unifying presidential candidate to counter Barack Obama. It also notes Palin and Gingrich as weak options and critiques current leadership.
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Obama
H&r Block
IRS
Mark Sanford
South Carolina
Sanford
Argentina
John Ensign
Sen
David Vitter
Louisiana
Sarah Palin
Newt Gingrich
Ms. Palin
Michael Jackson
Rush Limbaugh
Palin
Gingrich
Barack Obama
Palin’s Alaska exit fuels ongoing push pull of praise and critique
The piece analyzes Sarah Palin’s resignation as Alaska governor, noting the conflicting motives and public reaction. It argues her departure stems from personal political gain and celebrity aims rather than noble public service, while acknowledging her enduring appeal and fiscal opportunities through speeches.
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Sarah Palin
Alaska
Palin
Alaskans
Juneau
Anne Boleyn
Picayune
Wasilla
Katie Couric
Tina Fey
Unions Helped Save Hudson Miracle Flight 1549
The NTSB confirmed Captain Chesley Sullenberger and crew acted with near flawless precision saving 150 passengers after Flight 1549 struck geese and landed in the Hudson. Union training underpinned the crews from pilots to flight attendants and rescuers across agencies.
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Hudson
US Airways
New York City
Hudson River
NTSB
Chesley “Sully
Sullenberger
Sully
Airline Pilots Association
APA
Association of
Flight Attendants
Seafarers International Union
Local Resident Urges Fiscal Conservative Pullback in Finney County
Harold Starr of Garden City argues against funding multiple agency requests in Finney County. He urges totaling proposed expenditures, cutting nonessential projects like a senior bus center and new EMS expansion, caps on property taxes for fixed incomes, tax relief for renters, and greater transparency on agency costs and competition. He insists on conservative spending and public disclosure before approvals.
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Garden City
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Sion
Washington
Harold Starr
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