Open government in Garden City under debate on quorum
Garden City officials face questions about open meetings after Commissioner Gary Fuller warns that private talks by a majority of the quorum could sidestep Kansas law. The June 14 meeting will address whether to raise the quorum, with critics arguing public discussion must remain transparent to protect residents’ rights and ensure accountability.
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Fuller
David Crase
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Rumsfeld Predicts Long War in Iraq on Fox News Sunday
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld warned that the insurgency in Iraq could last for multiple years during an interview on Fox News Sunday. He said insurgencies often endure five to twelve years.
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Telegram letters policy for publication described
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The First Amendment Free Speech and Press Rights
The First Amendment to the U S Constitution prohibits government establishment of religion restricts free exercise of religion and guards freedom of speech and of the press. It also protects the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Conservatives fear Kansas court overreach shifts power
Political observer John Hanna details how conservative Republicans in Kansas view the June 3 court ruling as a threat to their decade of tax cuts and spending control. They argue the court lacks authority, rally against judicial activism, and warn elective power could be eroded if the court forces further school funding increases beyond legislative limits.
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Latin America's sovereignty crisis threatens new wave of dictatorships
The piece argues that Latin America teeters between renewed dictatorship and economic decline. It highlights Mexico’s Zapatistas, Bolivia’s upheaval under Mesa and Morales, Venezuela’s Chavez, and Cuba’s enduring Castro rule as signs of a shifting regional balance. The author warns of anarchy before the rule of law and questions U S and OAS responses to coups and democratic backsliding.
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Luckiest Man Gehrig memorialed in 1939 Yankee Stadium
The book Luckiest Man chronicles Lou Gehrig life and death. It notes his 1939 Fourth of July ceremony, his ALS diagnosis, and his record of 2,130 consecutive games. It references cultural context, The Pride of the Yankees, and a New York Times Book Review praise.
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Simon & Schuster
Pride of the Yankees
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Eig
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Cal Ripken Jr
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