Gubernatorial race in Kansas shows divided GOP support
Editorial notes Paul Davis gains unexpected backing from many Kansas Republicans while Brownback allies face criticism. It highlights disclosure lapses on endorsement funding, mentions Jan Meyers stepping away, and cites Santorum’s inflammatory remarks. The piece argues for change toward more centrist governance ahead of the November election.
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Akin back with rape remarks stirs GOP tremor
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts notes Todd Akin defends past rape comments in his new book Firing Back while the GOP tries to rebrand away from the tea party fringe. The piece critiques the persistent spread of inflammatory rhetoric and calls for a party of ideas amid ongoing turmoil.
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Compassion for border children and refugee crisis
A reader urges compassion for migrant children at the border, condemns calls to shoot or turn them away, and argues for humane, lawful immigration through prayer, international cooperation, and church-led aid. The letter emphasizes humanitarian needs, child safety, and peaceful solutions. It calls Western Kansas churches to daily prayer and practical help like food and shelter for affected children.
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United Nations
U.S
Kansas
Quotes on water issues stir regional debate
Editorial staff selects online remarks from GCTelegram.com in response to a column on broadcast news and sports coverage. Rodger Funk of Garden City recalls a line about lasting forever from today’s edition, tying it to regional water concerns.
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Gctelegram.com
Rodger Funk
Garden City
Telegram Letters Policy and contact details
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with writer address and phone number. letters will be confirmed before publication. Thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, and business testimonials will not be printed. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 or email editor at gctelegram and visit www gctelegram com online.
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Lessons in Harding's Love Letters
CNN veteran Bob Franken reflects on Warren G. Harding and Carrie Phillips, noting smutty letters from 1913 reveal passionate longing and critique the modern speed of communication. He argues high tech erodes expressed feeling and deep comprehension while highlighting historical caution about public release of private papers.
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Carrie Fulton Phillips
George Carlin
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