Western Kansas serial killer to stay jailed for another decade
Francis Donald Nemechek, convicted in 1977 of killing four women and a child in the 1970s, was denied parole. Advocates and relatives had pressed to keep him behind bars as Kansans rallied with nearly 15,000 signatures to block his release. The 10 year hold means he must wait longer before any new parole consideration.
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Francis Donald Nemechek
Paula Fabrizius
Cedar Bluff Reservoir
Castle Rock
Gove County
Carla Baker
Hays
Cheryl Young
Guy William Young
Colorado Springs
Colo
Diane Lynn Lovette
Fort Madison
Iowa
Nemechek
Hill City
Parole Board
Bush and Iraqi Leaders Respond to Key Figures’ Reactions
Former President George H W Bush praised Lady Bird Johnson as a unifying beauty. Abdul Aziz al Hakim supported the Iraqi political process and backed Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki, asserting broad public backing despite tensions.
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Lady Bird
George H.W. Bush
Bird Johnson
Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim
Iraq
Nouri al-Maliki
Telegram prints letters to editor policy note
The Telegram outlines that letters to the editor must be signed with the writer's address and phone number, will be confirmed before publication, and edited for libel and length. Letters should stay under 500 words, with thank you notes being general, and form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials not printed. Contact options include email fax and phone plus a mailing address in Garden City Kansas.
First Amendment Text Cited in Brief Constitutional Note
A concise quotation of the First Amendment outlining the establishment clause free exercise clause freedom of speech press and the right to assembly and petition the government for grievances. The text serves as foundational constitutional rights reference and is widely cited in legal discussions and education.
Happy ending in mob caper ends with commuted Scooter deal
An alleged mob tale tracks a scheme where Scooter backs a risky operation for the Boss, faces a grand jury, and is later spared a long jail term by a presidential-like commutation. The narrative notes insinuations of Times coverage, internal betrayals, and a final payoff with Halliburton-like power shifts.
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Chainsaw
Scooter
Supreme Court
Halliburton
Art for Greensburg Project brings relief through donated art
Duane West describes an effort to aid Greensburg survivors by distributing original artwork and photographs. He plans 50 pieces from Kansas artists, inviting others to contribute framed works 16 by 20 inches or larger. The Telegram will host drop-offs at 310 N 7th, with Dena coordinating.
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KDOT
Kansas Watercolor Society
Greensburg
Dena
Telegram
Wichita
FEMA
Dissuasion Works Swiss Defense Policy Revealed
Charley Reese recalls his dinner with Switzerland’s defense minister and the nation’s policy of dissuasion. He describes neutral Switzerland arming, civil defense, vertical evacuation, underground hospitals, universal service, and strict nonpension system. The piece reflects on wartime deterrence and a claimed anecdote about German officers.
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Switzerland
Berne
Mercedes-Benz
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