Latinos and the 2004 political ad battle
Opinion notes the struggle to win Latino attention as NBC promotes Telemundo while Bush and Kerry run Spanish ads. It argues that real outreach must engage Latinos to vote, and that universal tax enforcement could ease immigrant burdens on schools and hospitals. It also discusses how Univision dominates Spanish TV with telenovelas and Telemundo’s shift to Latino-focused stories.
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Telegram invites reader feedback and contact options
The Telegram invites reader feedback by email, fax, phone, or online and provides Attn Editor mailing details at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 for correspondence.
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Religious freedom clause landmark quote
The text states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. It also protects freedom of speech of the press and the right to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Kerry faces rite of passage at Democratic convention
Washington Post columnist Ellen Goodman analyzes how John Kerry’s pivot from “ABB” to the actual nominee reflects a political rite of passage. The piece weighs Kerry’s temperament, stance on war, and trust leadership while noting anti Bush sentiment, voter skepticism, and the struggle to unite party factions ahead of the convention.
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Garden City sculpture boost and public art fundraiser
A letter thanks The Telegram for July coverage of the Southwest Arts & Humanities Council sculpture project led by Javier Rivas. The group aims to raise 9,000 more to reach 32,000 for the bronze cast and plans the second annual Art for Art Garden Party on July 24 at Fiesta Courtyard to fund a mural and public art near the Train Depot lot.
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Corporate money in politics shows mixed post soft money ban
An analysis notes large corporate backing in the 2004 elections despite a ban on soft money. It cites Boston and New York convention host committees, private contributions surpassing 1992 levels, and major donors like Coca Cola Pfizer and Philip Morris/Altria. It argues for closing loopholes to protect public trust. Patricia Lynn of Infact advocates stronger outreach and reform.
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