Our View on Phelps and the NY Hate Protests at Funerals
The piece denounces Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church for picketing U S military funerals with anti LGBT signs. It argues such tactics threaten free speech yet highlight the need for civility and respect for all, praising counter speech as a corrective force.
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Fred Phelps
Topeka
Phelps
Westboro Baptist Church
Phelps Group
United States
Iraq
U.S
Analog bag phone braves South Dakota range
Johnny Smith notes his older analog bag phone wires clearer reception in open spaces of South Dakota than his new digital cell. Analysts say wireless firms may phase out analog by 2008. Senator Lieberman urges focus on confirmation questions over document sharing. NASA chief Griffin says NASA has addressed all workable shuttle risks to ensure Discovery liftoff safety.
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Johnny Smith
South Dakota
Telegram invites signed letters to editor
The Telegram invites readers to submit letters to the editor signed with address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Letters should be 500 words or less and must not include form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials.
First Amendment text excerpt origin and scope
The First Amendment stipulates that no law shall establish religion or prohibit free exercise. It also bars abridging free speech or press and protects peaceable assembly and petition for redress of grievances. This fundamental framework anchors U.S. civil liberties and limits government power.
Roberts Confirmation Debate Signals Judicial Philosophy
The piece weighs Judge John Roberts as Bush's Supreme Court nominee, noting his top qualifications and likely confirmation. It discusses his insulated background from Indiana to Harvard, his DC Circuit clerkships, and his past advocacy before the high court. Critics urge senators to probe his view on justice beyond pure legality, stressing human dimension.
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Roberts
United States Supreme Court
Connecticut
Joseph Lieberman
White House
John Roberts
Bush
Supreme Court
Indiana
Harvard Law School
U.S. Court of Appeals
D.C
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sandra Day O’connor
John McCain
R-Ariz
Senate Democrats
Judiciary Committee
Judge Roberts
Burns Harbor
Ind
Harvard
Justice Department
The
Republic
Justice O’connor
Arizona Senate
Arlen Specter
R-Pa
O’connor
Western Kansas lawmaker cites education funding clash
Rep Melvin Neufeld voices opposition to SB 3 changes he says dilute K12 funds and hurt rural districts like Copeland and Ashland while favoring large cities. He notes a $139 million K12 increase passed earlier and urges local control over school closures, inviting constituents to contact him.
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House of Representatives
House
Augenblick and Myers
Supreme Court
Ashland
Copeland
Fowler
Montezuma
Topeka
Conference Committee
Kansas
Dodge City
Olathe
Wichita
Ingalls
Neufeld
Melvin Neufeld
Special election urged for quarter-cent sales tax plan
Finney County leaders discuss a plan to fund an economic development package by a quarter-cent sales tax. Opponents cite cost and low turnout, while proponents argue education and momentum warrant a 2006 or 2008 start. The plan envisions $1.2 to $1.4 million annually, with $7 million for industrial park development over 10 years and land acquisition strategies. The county seeks 300 to 600 acres, but current park land is limited and not on sale. The board meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Finney County Administrative Center.
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Finney County
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Corporation
Bill Fruth
Fruth
Garden City
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