Kansas slides in nation in Kids Count study of child well being
A Kansas focused report shows the state ranking 16th nationally in child well being, down from 12th, with gains in employment and education but higher infant mortality and poverty. The 2004 to 2005 data highlight needs in prenatal care and poverty reduction while noting belt use may help trends improve. Community groups like United Methodist Mexican American Ministries and Kansas Children's Service League assist local kids.
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Kansas
United Methodist
Gordon Criticizes Space Agency Over Alcohol Report
Tennessee Congressman Bart Gordon, chair of the House Science and Technology Committee, calls the report claiming astronauts were intoxicated at the start of at least two missions unacceptable and remarks a lack of confidence in the program.
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Tennessee
Bart Gordon
House Committee On Science and Technology
Telegram invites signed letters to editor policy
The Telegram invites letters to the editor signed with writer’s address and phone and confirms before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length, should stay under 500 words, and general thank you notes may be printed. Form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed.
The First Amendment Text Summary Card
The First Amendment limits Congress from establishing religion, protecting free exercise of religion, and safeguarding freedoms of speech and press. It also defends peaceful assembly and the right to petition the government for grievances. The amendment anchors core civil liberties in U.S. law.
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Congress
Moral storm and FEMA failures shadow Katrina era ethics
The column questions Katrina era moral choices from looting to euthanasia and escalates to FEMA funding decisions. It argues FEMA officials avoided testing for formaldehyde in trailers, delaying results to dodge liability, revealing a calculated cruelty toward evacuees and a broader hypocrisy of the administration.
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FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Henry Waxman
House Committee On Oversight and Government
Gulf Coast
Jesus
Orleans Parish
Views on language and immigration from a Panama immigrant
Ron Isham reviews an immigrant seminar in Panama City and the social and economic impact of newcomers. He notes English proficiency and wealth shape labor markets, services, and attitudes, comparing Panama with Garden City and urging balanced understanding of immigrant experiences.
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Readers call for action over Finney County Humane Society cruelty
A Garden City Telegram letter from Becky Rowton cries foul over alleged animal cruelty by an Animal Control Officer at Finney County Humane Society. She urges lawmakers to change statute 21 4310 and for county leaders to improve shelter conditions and staff humane care.
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Garden City
Finney County Humane Society
Kansas
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Humane Society
Kansas Humane Society
Wichita
Caring Hands Humane Society
Newton
Silent Angels
Wichita County
Finney County
Becky Rowton
Derby
Urgent call to clean highways north of Garden City
Donald E. Blackman of Garden City appeals for immediate roadside trash pickup along U S 83 north from the four way stop, US 156 east from Jennie Barker Road and the bypass toward Holcomb corner. He cites hazardous debris, equipment damage, and wildlife risks from plastic and pesticide containers.
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Mary Street
Holcomb Corner
Donald E. Blackman
Garden City
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