Garden City Commission weighs recognizing IAFF Local 64
In a 3 2 vote the Garden City Commission asked staff to draft a resolution recognizing IAFF Local 64, aiming to address residency staffing and promotions concerns. The plan would likely involve firefighters alone under PEER Act limits, with July possible for action.
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Garden City Commission
International Association of Firefighters
IAFF
J.R. Behan
David Crase
Gary Fuller
Reynaldo Mesa
Janie Perkins
Fire Department
Robert Wing
Polarized debate over Times NSA monitoring row
The piece argues both sides misjudge the Times and Bush over secretly tracking terrorist financing. It questions executive power, press freedom, and public fear, noting some terrorists were halted while warning against harming a free press. It calls for balanced view amid national paranoia.
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Buddy
Cujo
Lassie
New York Times
U.S
Times
Los Angeles Times
Wall Street Journal
Bush
Congress
George W. Bush
White House
Pogo
Gaza families stock food as offensive pressure mounts
In Gaza’s crowded shelters families wait through an Israeli offensive piling food water batteries and candles amid shortages. A separate account notes a U S Coast Guard cadet sentenced to six months in prison and discharged for extorting sexual favors from a classmate.
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Nivine Abu Shbeke
Gaza Strip
U.S. Coast Guard
Webster M. Smith
Telegram letters policy and submission details
The Telegram outlines rules for letters to the editor including signatory requirement, full contact information, and confirmation before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length, should stay under 500 words, and general thank you notes are acceptable. Form letters or testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment text statement on rights and freedoms
A concise articulation of the First Amendment prohibiting government actions that establish religion or restrict free exercise of religion, and defending freedom of speech press assembly and the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Congress Faces Pressure Over Living Wage Amid Pay Hikes
Holly Skiar argues Congress should raise the minimum wage to a living wage, citing a $3,300 cost of living adjustment increasing pay to $168,500 and contrasting it with widespread worker struggles and stagnant wages since 1950. She cites research by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and inflation data, urging action and noting co authored works.
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Congress
Congressional
House
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Holly Skiar
MinutemanMedia.org
Debate Over Kansas Science Standards Fronted by Calvert Tour
Dr John Calvert of the Intelligent Design Network tours the state presenting the 2005 Kansas science standards as a balanced, neutral definition. The front page covers differing views on evolution education and urges voters to consider Connie Morris in upcoming State Board of Education elections.
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John Calvert
Intelligent Design Network
Kansas State Board of Education
State Board
Calvert
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas
Connie Morris
Ksde.org
KansasScience2005
Shawn Purdy
Deerfield
No Safe Level of Secondhand Smoke Ban Urged
A Surgeon General report states there is no safe exposure to secondhand smoke and bans on public smoking are needed. Experts note heart disease and lung cancer risks rise for nonsmokers, with children facing SIDS and asthma triggers. About 46,000 nonsmokers die of heart disease and 430 newborns die from SIDS annually.
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U.S
Richard
H. Carmona
Paul G. Billings
American Lung Association
Surgeon General
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America
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Rn.y
Bill Keller
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Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
OAC
Doonesbury
Jakes
Nania
Garden City
Holly Sklar
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