Safe food oversight boosts appeal of farmers markets
Our view argues state health and agriculture agencies routinely inspect markets to ensure only licensed and safe items are sold. It notes a past raw milk illness in Kearny County and stresses oversight protects food from farm to table, reassuring consumers and boosting market draw.
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Finney County
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Kearny County
Kansas
McCain accuses Obama on Iraq War stance
John McCain defends his Iraq War position and criticizes rival Barack Obama as wrong, arguing victory demands troop returns align with policy. The exchange frames a partisan debate over war strategy and leadership.
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John McCain
Barack Obama
Letters to the editor policy at The Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number for verification before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length, and should be 500 words or less. General thank you notes are allowed. form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Submissions via email fax phone or online at local address provided.
First Amendment Text and Core Guarantees
A concise presentation of the First Amendment provisions prohibiting establishment of religion, guaranteeing free exercise, and protecting speech press assembly and petition rights. It outlines limits on Congress to refrain from laws that infringe these fundamental freedoms.
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Congress
McCain’s VP Pick Dilemma Over Economic Edge
David Broder surveys Republicans on a suitable running mate to counter Obama’s economic edge. Names floated include Bobby Jindal New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Rob Portman Mitt Romney but each carries drawbacks. The piece weighs credibility, past politics, and potential for a GOP unity bid ahead of the convention.
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Buffett
History Is the Best Story Says Charley Reese
Charley Reese reflects on why history remains America’s enduring tale. He notes Nigerian email con artists mirror the global urge to riches without effort, and laments the lure of greed in Ponzi schemes and get rich quick schemes. He argues for limited state power and personal responsibility, citing a Miami case where a hit man killed a financial adviser.
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Reeses
Miami
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Residents urge lifting Garden City fireworks ban
Jody Bordewick appeals to city officials to end the aerial fireworks ban citing unenforced rules and rising displays. He notes stands lose revenue to neighboring counties and requests posted ordinance hours to curb late night discharges.
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Garden City
Jody Bordewick
Unfair health inspection sparks chef’s response
Quintin Perry, a veteran executive chef now director of food service for the Plaza Hotel in Garden City, defends his Flight Deck Restaurant inspection. He says on the spot corrections should not earn violations and plans to appeal, inviting scrutiny of his facilities and pledging safe, high quality service.
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Garden City
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Quintin Perry
Thankful for hero return and community closure
A reader recalls Bobby McKain a Vietnam casualty and his brother living in Garden City. The letter notes long memory of marbles games and honors the hero by burial while thanking Americans in service. The writer also comments on government stimulus checks favoring American products.
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Bobby
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America
Susan (Smallwood) Sanderso
China
U.S.A
Charles Skilling
Garden City
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