Flood talk recalls Garden City flood of 1965 in Great Bend
Editorial muses on how much rain could trigger a repeat of the 1965 flood that devastated the Arkansas River valley. It warns about river bed debris and a new US 83 spur bridge affecting water flow, noting little has been done for flood control since that year.
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Great Bend
Bob Wells
KIAS
Arkansas River
Here
John Martin
Garden City
Holly, Co
Syracuse
Granada
Springfield
Holly
Bill Brown
Telegram
Hartland
Midway Night Flight: New Pilots Prepare for Carrier Ops
Jim Bishop recalls a wartime midnight scene aboard the USS Midway as a fresh pilot class prepares for their first carrier landing. Wind, speed, and ship guard the flight deck while radio silence and strict discipline shape tense training in harsh conditions.
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Midway
Guantanamo
Atlantic
Night Landing At Midway Through the Carrier Deck
A vivid wartime account of a perilous midnight approach to Midway Island. A pilot named Williams battles a damaged deck line, lands a jet after swift signaling by the Landing Signal Officer, and earns a second chance to complete the mission amid tense shipboard discipline and expert deck crew seamanship. The atmosphere remains hushed as the admiral doubts the outcome.
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Midway
LSO
Coleman studies spark debate on private versus public schools
Sociologist James Coleman released a large study comparing private and public high schools. He argues that effective schools share traits, more common in private schools, and that school policies do influence student achievement. Diane Ravitch praises the findings and notes implications for public education reform.
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James Coleman
Coleman
Diane Ravitch
Columbia University
Washington Post
Art Buchwald on crowded planes and carry on gear
The columnist notes that airlines now pack rows tightly, making it hard to fit in one seat. He recounts a shuttle to New York where a stewardess announces limits on carry-on luggage and prompts readers to consider the cramped travel experience.
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New York City
Flight Knees and Regulations Stir Comical Cab Ride
In a humorous airline tale two passengers clash over knee room and FAA rules. A stewardess cites safety and deregulation while the men improvise a cramped lap arrangement then share a taxi to New York, noting the cramped flight contrasts with the shuttle.
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FAA
la Guardia
New York
Public Pulse mockery of boss pay in Garden City Telegram
Charles F. Gant, Assistant Principal, Garden City Senior High School, replies to a Staff Soapbox piece by Carol Crupper. He argues principals should be paid at least as much as paper executives to attract quality journalism and accurate facts, urging higher staff writer compensation.
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Carol Crupper
Messrs
Brooks
Frazier and
Allman
Garden City Telegram
Charles F. Gant
Garden City Senior High School
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