Gulf of Mexico lease sale sets record at $1.7 billion
The Gulf lease sale drew $1.7 billion for 454 tracts covering 2.4 million acres with Statoil placing the top bid for a Mississippi Canyon tract and Shell Oil yielding the most bids. The event, hailed as Gulf recovery by Energy Secretary Salazar, follows calls for stricter environmental standards after the BP spill. The Miami Herald highlights immigrant activists who spurred the Dream Act, noting Obama issued an executive order offering work permits to qualifying young immigrants.
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City Commission urged to defend children in sidewalk dispute
Readers weigh in on Center Street sidewalk protest as critics demand protection for young residents. In related coverage, Western Kansas Red Cross director Carolyn Henry notes volunteers head to Colorado to aid wildfire victims and responders.
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Letters Policy for The Telegram Readers
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone, to be confirmed before publication. Letters must be 500 words or less and are edited for libel and length. Send to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or via gctelegram.co and online at www.gctelegram.com.
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Pay Attention Day proposed to curb everyday ignorance
Cartoonist Danny Tyree urges a national Pay Attention Day to reduce willful ignorance in daily life. He suggests learning one or two new things daily, from coworkers’ names to local history, and even notes the joke of July 4 being a holiday. Distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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Sun safety tips for July from Kansas doctor and reader notes
A Kansas doctor outlines sun exposure risks and prevention for July including sunscreen use SPF 30 or higher, broad spectrum protection, clothing, hats, and shade. Advice covers children, teens, adults, and cautions against sun overexposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. plus signs to seek medical guidance.
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Generous Father’s Day gift at Lonestar Restaurant
On Father’s Day a family dining at Lonestar Restaurant was told the bill had been paid by an anonymous donor. The note from R. M. Pickler in Ulysses thanks the benefactor for the generous act and kindness.
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Romney should pick a nonstar VP over Rubio’s glare
The piece argues Romney risks voter disappointment if choosing Marco Rubio as running mate, urging a nonstar candidate like Tim Pawlenty Portman or McDonnell who can govern and support the ticket without stealing the spotlight. It notes Rubio’s rising star power could backfire by energizing opponents and depress turnout.
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Michael Reagan Linked Roles Tie To Legacy Foundation
Michael Reagan serves as founder and chairman of The Reagan Group and as president of The Reagan Legacy Foundation. The notice indicates his email as Reagan caglecar toons.com and credits distribution to Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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