Diverse faith cemetery request highlights evolving Garden City needs
Local Burmese Somali and Ethiopian leaders urged Garden City officials to dedicate a Muslim section at Valley View Cemetery. At a City Commission meeting they proposed dividing graves to honor beliefs amid rising foreign-born workers and cultural gaps. Authorities praised efforts at cultural understanding but noted no simple formula exists for fully integrating diverse customs.
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Garden City debate over Muslim cemetery section
Garden City faces a call from about 500 Muslim residents to dedicate a cemetery section to Islam. City leaders should decline the exclusive division, encouraging inclusive burial options that respect local traditions while welcoming newcomers to assimilate.
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Telegram invites signed letters to editor with contact info
The Telegram invites readers to submit letters to the editor signed with the writer’s address and phone number. All letters undergo confirmation before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Submissions should stay under 500 words. contact Phone (620) 276-6862 Ext. 201, Fax (620) 275-5165, Attn. Editor, or visit www.gctelegram.com online.
The First Amendment in the U S Constitution
The article outlines the First Amendment protections ensuring no law Establishes religion or restricts free exercise. It covers freedom of speech and of the press and the right to assemble peacefully and petition the government for redress of grievances.
Myth of Competence Dies in Gulf Oil Disaster
Leonard Pitts laments the failed responses to the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He argues that top kill junk shot and new technologies failed, the MMS scandal reveals regulatory rot, and the public is left questioning experts, policymakers, and the industry. He urges accountability and wiser energy policy.
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Downtown farmers market to run Thursdays in Garden City
Garden City plans a new Thursday evening farmers market from 4 to 7 p.m. on Heroes Way starting June 10 through September 9 to complement the existing Saturday market on Fleming Street. Downtown Vision aims to boost downtown traffic, inviting merchants to extend hours and producers to reach more buyers.
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From Hope to Nothing Improper in Obama Era
The piece argues Obama's governance drifts from hopeful, ethical politics to routine transactional practices. It cites Sestak and Romanoff incidents as ham-handed bid to influence primaries, alleging minimal disclosures while accusing the White House of deflecting accountability and seeking to control narratives. Rich Lowry critics claim justice scrutiny is insufficient.
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