Viewpoint on Kansas teacher qualifications and hiring
Our View argues for more flexible standards to hire highly qualified out-of-state teachers like Aitlyn Collins in Kansas. It cites Garden City USD 457 with over 50 vacancies and urges the Kansas State Board of Education to study qualifications and recruitment, while noting a conservative board may delay progress.
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Aitlyn Collins
Kansas
Garden City
Oklahoma
Collins
Kansas State Board of Education
BOE
North Korea missile launch threat and Hurricanes Stanley Cup win
Condoleezza Rice warned a North Korea ICBM launch would be a serious provocation and handled with utmost seriousness. Rod Brind’Amour celebrated the Hurricanes 3-1 Game 7 victory over the Oilers for the Stanley Cup after years of heartache for the team and players.
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North Korea
Condoleezza Rice
North Koreans
Carolina Hurricanes
Rod Brind’ Amour
Edmonton Oilers
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The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with address and phone number for verification. All letters are subject to editing for libel and length and confirmed before publication. Thank you notes are general. form letters, poems, or business testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment text cited in defining freedoms
The landmark amendment outlines freedoms including religion speech press and assembly. It frames rights to practice faith freely, express views without government restraint, publish without prior restraint, and petition the government for grievances.
Lieberman challenged by Lamont echoes old Connecticut primary scene
The 1962 Hartford convention shaped a Polish Catholic candidate in Bernard Grabowski and a future independent path for Joe Lieberman. In 2006 Ned Lamont’s challenge to Lieberman resurfaced, with Lieberman weighing an independent run if defeated. The piece notes party unity debates and the war's impact on Connecticut voters.
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Joseph Lieberman
Hartford
Conn
Abraham Ribicoff
Kennedy
Senate
John M. Bailey
Ribicoff
Frank Kowalski
Bailey
Kowalski
Congress
Lieberman
Bernard Grabowski
Grabowski
Ned Lamont
Connecticut
Lamont
John Bailey
Saddam
Iraq
Wall Street Journal
Where is our patriotism at Dodge City race show
J Heerlee of Holcomb thanks Mike and the Dodge City Raceway crew for a great family night at the Best of the West Late Models. He laments fans in a nearby row talking on cell phones during the national anthem and urges patriotism, noting veterans present and family pride in the land of the free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleon Hansen
Mike
Dodge City Raceway
Land of the Free
America
J. Heerlee
Holcomb
Haditha Blame Game sparks political charged debate
A reader pushes back at Democratic critics and Clinton era policy, arguing punishment awaits investigation findings but accusing liberals of ingrained Bush opposition. The letter links blame to administration actions and questions strategic choices amid the Haditha controversy.
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Clinton
bin Laden
Bush
White House
Offensive stand on smoking ban in Garden City
A reader objects to a columnist Bob Whippo who advocates smoke free spaces. The writer, a smoker, argues for smokier venues and questions restrictions on restaurants and courthouses while proposing a provocative car idling challenge to test air concerns.
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Bob Whippo
Garden City
Memorial Stone for Martin Esquivel Soccer Park
Family expresses gratitude to John Washington and recreation board for completing the memorial stone. They credit Martin Esquivel with bringing soccer to the community for youth and anticipate the park fields will be active with players.
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John Washington
Recreation Board
Martin Esquivel
Pondering Death Penalty Politics and Court Reform
Duane West argues against Supreme Court limits on death penalty methods, decries “cruel and unusual” critiques, and urges firing squad or other methods nationwide. He suggests impeaching Justices and questions Court membership, calling for broader societal wisdom beyond lawyers. West adds a local voice from Garden City.
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Ociety
U.S
Kansas
Hickock
Smith
Supreme Court
Finney County
Supremes
United States Senate
Bush
Clarence Thomas
Harriet Meiers
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