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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 2002
Page
4
Opinion argues Oyler, a former Boeing employee turned farmer, trivializes the U S Senate. It notes his past Libertarian bids, controversial campaign statement, and belief that politics should be more serious than a mere game or hobby.
Palestinian official Nabil Shaath rebukes Bush plan for a provisional Palestinian state tied to reforms and counterterrorism. Senate leader Trent Lott lashes out at bin Laden remarks. Show Low Arizona police chief John Corder describes evacuations as a 300000 acre fire threatens communities and destroys homes in eastern Arizona.
A reader questions Garden City water rules arguing the city itself wastes water. They cite sprinklers at Mary Street nature park and Deane Wiley Park, leaking nozzles, sprinklers at the Administration Building, and street watering that soaks asphalt. The letter urges the city to lead by example before asking residents to cut back.
On June 24, 1908, Grover Cleveland died in Princeton at 71. Earlier, 1814 saw Scotland's King Robert I forces defeat the English at Bannockburn. In 1497 John Cabot reportedly sighted land, marking Europe’s first North American sighting. 2002 was the 175th day of the year with 190 days remaining.
The message asks readers to weigh in on the Republican slate of Shallenburger Kerr Knight and Moore versus Democrat Sebelius and invites voting or comments via fax. It notes Kansas gubernatorial contenders as the race moves into full swing.
A Finney County Historical Society volume titled Finney County Veterans Those Who Served chronicles 240 local veterans and the World War II Army Air Base era. A public celebration with patriotic refreshments is planned, with copies for sale at $32.50 plus tax and at the museum during hours.
Contributing columnist Ron Isham recalls watching Brazil vs Turkey at Felix in Manhattan then Ecuador vs Italy and USA vs Germany as fans spoke multiple languages and swapped jerseys. He highlights the priceless family moment, the early 5 a.m. wake up, and the café atmosphere before a Celtics game and baseball memories.
The piece argues Fidel Castro will not listen to dissidents and labels his regime's petition drive as coercive theater. It compares the 11 000 Paya signatures for a referendum to a the regime backed 99 percent pledge, underscoring fear and repression under the socialist system. It urges hopeful resistance by other Cubans and notes the Varela Project's outcome.
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