Sebelius faces Kansas Supreme Court path in Blue Cross sale
Governor candidate Kathleen Sebelius may appeal a Shawnee County judge’s ruling that blocked her rejection of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas sale to Anthem. The judge sent the case back for further review, leaving open the possibility of further rejection on different grounds.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas Supreme Court
Blue Cross
Blue Shield of
Kansas
Anthem Insurance Co
Shawnee County
Sebelius
Indiana
Terry Bullock
Bullock
Supreme Court
Kansans
Border security and FBI powers debate prompts caution
A reader from Garden City voices concern over border controls and granting the FBI broader tracking authority, arguing it risks personal freedoms and questions the agency's efficacy. The comment follows a Telegram article about local deputies.
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Garden City
Bush FBI surveillance debate fuels civil libertarian concerns
The Buzz rall reports debate over expanding FBI monitoring of religious groups and public places. Public reaction includes strong opposition from civil libertarians and local officials citing racist and bigoted rhetoric. Some suggest funding should be cut and officials held to account.
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FBI
On This Day June 8 Through History Highlights
June 8 historical notes span 632 Muhammad death, 1845 Andrew Jackson death in Nashville, 1876 George Sand death in Nahant France, 1915 Bryan resignation over Lusitania, 1942 Crosby records Adeste Fideles and Silent Night, 1967 Liberty attack in Mediterranean, 1968 James Earl Ray captured, 1978 Hughes forgery ruling, 1982 Reagan address to UK Parliament, 1995 O Grady rescue, 2002 Baker Kozyrev arms talks ten years earlier.
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Andrew Jackson
United States
Nashville
Tenn
George Sand
Nahant
France
William Jennings Bryan
Lusitania
Bing Crosby
Los Angeles
Decca Records
Liberty
Mediterranean
Israel
London
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Clark County
Nev
Howard Hughes
Reagan
U.S
Scott O’grady
James A. Baker III
Andrei Kozyrev
Washington
Identification cards proposed by federal government debate
A fragment discusses Americans possibly required to carry an identification card amid wartime policy debates. It mentions a federal government suit and asks for votes or comments by email, providing contact details including a telephone extension.
Readers defend truckers amid meth crash coverage
A reader letter disputes The Telegram's linkage of methamphetamine to six 1999 Pile Trucking accidents, asserting drivers tested clean, detailing safety safeguards, accident causes, and urging fair reporting while noting reader concern over possible racism and the role of drivers and families in the debate.
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Department of Transportation
California
American Automobile Association Foundation For Traffic Safety
Garden City leaders praised for cultural progress and zoo value
A reader lauds Joe Gonzales May article on tax dollars shaping social manners in Garden City. They praise diverse leadership, cultural programs, and Midwest adaptation, while noting debates over spending. The piece also extols Lee Richardson Zoo and parks director Dan Baffa, highlighting community pride and accessibility for residents and visitors.
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Joe Gonzales
Garden City
Midwest
Kansas
Garden
Ralph
Trudy Barnes
D.C. Garcia
Lydia Gonzales
Lee Richardson Zoo
Dan Baffa
Zoo
Elkhart Teams Dominate Softball and Baseball Titles
Local readers note Elkhart earned two state championships last weekend, with softball securing a title Saturday and baseball following Sunday. The Lady Cats topped Sublette in both regular season and regionals, while Lakin handed the Wildcats their sole loss of the year. The Lady Cats boast a young squad with only one senior. The Wildcats set several baseball records this season.
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Elkhart
Garden City Telegram
Lady Cats
Sublette
Lakin
Wildcats
Thieves Target Grave Flowers in Memorial Day Theft
A Garden City note laments grave flower thefts from Memorial Day, calling it the lowest form of thievery. The writer requests gates at Valley View be locked at night until decorations are recovered, expressing hope for protection and blessing.
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Valley View
Schiffelbein Garden
Spam, scams, and the Apple-D dilemma in daily emails
The column details daily spam flood with Viagra pitches, ink cartridges, and get rich quick schemes. It recounts a Nigerian contract scam pitch from Dr Peter Ego offering millions, and the narrator muses about trusting or forwarding it while balancing personal life events and Apple-D email habits.
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Jim Bloom
Tom Bell
Bloom
Salina
Hutchinson News
Dr. Ego
Peter Ego
Pete
U.S
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