Juneteenth Celebration Marking Slavery’s End in Galveston
Our View recalls the June 19 1865 arrival of Union troops at Galveston Texas announcing the Civil War end and slaves free. Garden City African American Coalition hosts a Juneteenth event at Scout Park with speakers and food, public and open to all.
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Kean cites comms failures amid Sept 11 probe findings
Sept 11 commission chair Thomas Kean notes many in the loop were not informed as the panel nears the end of its exhaustive terrorism inquiry. President Bush defends his Iraq war decision at a GOP fundraiser, saying he would defend America against threats and Saddam Hussein defied disarmament orders.
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First Amendment text reference on religion and rights
The passage presents the First Amendment basics protecting establishment and free exercise of religion, free press and speech, peaceable assembly, and petition for redress. It outlines the core freedoms governing government restraint and citizen advocacy.
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Shaving My Father in his Final Hours
A son, visiting his dying father in Room 335 East, overcomes reluctance to shave the elder with help from memories. He recalls the robust past, bonds with his dad, and the intimate act becomes a fragile, shared mercy before the man passes. The piece closes with an editor’s note on the author, David Chartrand.
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Community questions GCCC nursing program leadership shift
Community members question Garden City Community College's plan to change nursing program direction arguing high board pass rates reflect education quality. They urge clarity on retention versus student success, program criteria, and how new leadership aligns with overall college goals and community needs.
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Miracle on Ice echoes in Olympic dream and security fears
The piece recalls the 1980 Miracle on Ice and Reagan era Cold War events while noting gated concerns about terrorism and corruption marring the modern Olympics. It highlights Greece’s security spend, the U S team’s stance, and young fans’ hopes for a pure gold medal moment amid controversy.
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