Beef Empire Days spotlight blends beef pride with regional economy
Local editorials tout Beef Empire Days as a long running regional showcase of beef industry culture and education. Bob Baker praises parkside chuckwagons while the piece notes Kansas ranking in cattle processing, red meat production, and meat packing.
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Garden City audit prompts comments on voter ID debate
Online remarks selected by the editorial staff from GCTelegram.com respond to Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s Garden City visit and the city’s annual audit. Charles Claar of Lewis Hooper and Dick LLC commends the use of sound financial information guiding decisions across the board.
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Letters Policy for Garden City Telegram
The Telegram outlines letter to the editor rules including signature with address and phone number. Letters must be verified before publication and edited for libel and length. They should be 500 words or less and thank you notes should be general in nature. Form letters or consumer emails will not be printed.
Founding Fathers as Religion and Modern Debate
Tina Dupuy argues Americans treat the Founding Fathers as a religion, echoing claims about Obamacare and smartphones. She notes the breadth of founders, warns against canonizing them, and urges humanizing history over worship while referencing figures like Washington Adams and public discourse.
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First Lady Lets Move sparks debate on school meals
Kathleen Parker argues the Lets Move program aims to improve child nutrition but faces funding limits and backlash from districts. She urges middle ground with local flexibility, parent involvement, and meals that taste better while remaining healthy.
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Knee-jerk takes on mass murder
Michael Reagan critiques media coverage and knee-jerk gun politics after Isla Vista killings. He argues sensational reporting fuels copycat violence, notes the shooter used varied methods, and asserts general gun policy changes cannot prevent all future mass murders. He cites California mental health law and calls for broader context over sensationalism.
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