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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 2002
Page
4
A soccer-field sized asteroid, named 2002 MN, passed within a slim margin of Earth just over a week ago. It went undetected for three days, with scientists warning the energy release could have rivaled a large nuclear weapon. The near miss comes amid global anxieties over war and natural disasters.
A Natchez Mississippi community mourns the loss of Ann Landers at 83 after decades of guidance. Known for grace and wisdom, she connected with millions through daily advice columns over nearly 50 years. Her legacy as a mother and aunt comforts readers who trusted her for candid support.
Tony Blair cites Africa as a conscience issue at the G8 summit in Kananaskis Alberta where member nations promised billions in new aid. Critics cite a court ruling on tuition vouchers as undermining church state separation. Longleat archivist Kate Harris recalls medieval dishes reflecting noble tastes.
Highlights from June 28 across history include the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in 1914, Henry VIII’s birth in 1491, Molly Pitcher at Monmouth in 1778, Madison’s death in 1836, Victoria’s coronation in 1888, the Versailles treaty in 1919, Alfred E. Smith's 1928 nomination, Pan Am’s transatlantic flights in 1939, Seoul’s capture in 1950, and The Citadel’s 1996 policy change admitting women.
Eppie Lederer known as Ann Landers passed away after decades guiding readers with direct advice. Born in 1918 in Sioux City to a Russian immigrant father, she built a fearless column from 1955 onward, shaping debate on feminism, sexuality, and divorce. She valued humanity over rigid dogma and urged helping others while maintaining personal resilience.
Historian Jeremy Brecher argues for a multinational force under UN auspices to curb Israeli Palestinian conflict. He warns that US backing for Israel and delays in withdrawal risk terrorist backlash, regional upheaval, anti-Western regimes, and global bloodshed if action is not taken.
Doug Ohlemeier of the Missouri Kansas Passenger Rail Coalition notes Kansas senators including Sen. Sam Brownback opposed a rail funding bill while most colleagues supported Amtrak. The piece argues Amtrak remains vital for long distance travel and warns against shifting costs to states, urging leadership in transportation policy.
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