Finney County and Garden City push for open government
Our View argues secrecy harms economic aims and urges Garden City to reject a plan to raise quorum and allow private talks. It notes public access is essential as taxpayers fund development and urges a public vote in August 2006 to decide. It questions Commissioner Reynaldo Mesa's stance and urges transparency.
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Finney County Commission
Garden City Commission
Garden City
Janie Perkins
Reynaldo Mesa
London bombings prompt police to accelerate arrests
Security analysts quote Charles Shoebridge praising police urgency after Thursday London bombings. A London medical secretary Jessica Ratnasabapathy, 27, says she felt lucky after leaving home and mentions her New York roots as she moves on.
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Charles Shoebridge
London
New York
Jessica Ratnasabapathy
Telegram invites signed letters to editor policy
The Telegram invites letters to the editor signed with writer address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and subject to editing for libel and length. Keep letters under 500 words. thank you letters should be general. Form letters poems or testimonials will not be printed. Communication details provided for email fax and mail.
Opinion: England bombings show limits of Iraq argument
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts argues that the Iraq war did not prevent terrorism, cites London attacks as proof, and notes U.S. casualties in Iraq. He urges halt to the claim that Iraq fights terrorism and critiques public rhetoric supporting the war.
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George Bush
London
Bush
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Star Wars dawns as Lucas era shifts public mood
Charley Reese reflects on the Star Wars phenomenon, noting its 1977 debut reshaped cinema and boosted public optimism amid 1960s-70s turmoil. He highlights Lucas's innovations in effects, suggests Reagan’s 1980 win echoed the film’s dawn, and praises Lucas’s character while urging film art to inspire rather than depress. Reese invites readers to write from Orlando.
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Hollywood
John Milius
Simon Wincer
Kevin Costner
Ron Howard
Louis B. Mayer
MGM Studios
Western Union
Finney County Public Library Earns Community Praise
DebraK of Garden City commends the Finney County Public Library for decades of service since 1960. She lauds Emily Litz for staff stability, recalls Mary Plager’s vision, and notes needs like new carpet and lighting. She urges residents to visit and support continued library excellence.
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Finney County Public Library
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Walnut Streets
Emily Litz
Mary Plager
Mary
Finney County
Garden City
Debrak
Diogenes award goes to Mayor Janie Perkins
John Dailey blasts City Hall corrupt practices and embezzlement in letter urging voters to reject Gary Fuller, defend Madame Mayor, and demand credible leadership. He condemns secret meetings and government money handouts as loss of trust and votes.
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Diogenes
Janie Perkins
Gary Fuller
City Hall
Reynaldo Mesa
Commissioners vote to pay spouses travel despite policy
Leroy Wilson critiques city leaders after June 28 meeting. He blames Mayor Janie Perkins for not changing the quorum and condemns Commissioner Gary Fuller for pushing city funds to pay his wife’s $315 plane ticket. He notes the manager stated no such payment policy.
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Janie Perkins
Gary Fuller
Fuller
Leroy Wilson
Garden City
Fine sculptures brighten Norden City scene at Kansas Avenue
Nancy Teetzen praises the new sculptures by Javier Rivas at Kansas Avenue and Third Street. She notes the bubbling pond and child figures as day-brighteners for locals and travelers, commending the artist and contributors for thoughtful, talented work.
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Shecause
Kansas Avenue
Third Street
Javier Rivas
Nancy Teetzen
Garden City
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