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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 2002
Page
1
Local mystery centers on Jake Tuckers seen near the park at dusk. Residents report a string of odd thefts with poor alibis and no injuries. Police urge witnesses to come forward and identify the suspect.
A 9th Circuit panel in San Francisco ruled the Pledge of Allegiance with under God added in 1954 is unconstitutional, prompting Republican criticism. The decision, by a Nixon appointee, could bar the pledge in nine states, with Father from California as plaintiff.
Garden City residents decry a 9th Circuit ruling that the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional arguing the phrase under God reflects national heritage and faith. Voters recall 1954 addition under Eisenhower and warn of threats to patriotism amid calls to overturn the decision.
Finney County and Garden City leaders and Fire Chief Allen Shelton declare a no fireworks zone for the Exhibition Building area and two miles around the Main Street bridge from July 3 to July 5. Sheriff and police will distribute multilingual fliers and enforce rules to prevent fires during the public fireworks display at the Finney County Fairgrounds.
Kansas officials tested response to a simulated smallpox bioterror attack in a large exercise involving more than 700 people from 108 of 105 counties. The drill demonstrated local level leadership, coordination needs, and the importance of practicing plans and building cross‑county partnerships for future outbreaks.
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