Mission of Mercy frees 1734 patients at Finney County dental clinic
In a three day Kansas Mission of Mercy event at the Finney County Fairgrounds hundreds stood in line despite a snowstorm to access free dental care. Dentists and hygienists treated 1734 patients, prioritizing the uninsured and low income while welcoming all who sought care.
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Memorial at Pentagon to honor victims of September 11
Julie Beckman designs a two acre memorial with a grove of trees 184 lighted pools and benches engraved with victim names after the Pentagon attack. White House says Iraq has not disarmed amid reports of missile destruction bombs unearthed and scientists talking with U.N. inspectors. Chilean deputy U.N. ambassador Cristian Maquieira comments on U.S. spying reports amid council discussions.
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Cristian Maquieira
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Security Council
Today in History Highlights March 4 2003
A compact recap lists notable events on March 4 across history including FDRs 1933 inauguration and Frances Perkins first female Cabinet member, Washingtons and Lincoln presidencies, Vermont statehood, Chicagos charter, Reagan Nance Davis marriage, World Trade Center bombing suspect Salamehs arrest and conviction, and a Supreme Court ruling on workplace sexual harassment.
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Telegram Forum Seeks Reader Feedback Via Mail and Phone
The Telegram invites reader input by email fax or mail with Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 and phone contact listed for feedback.
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Bush budget struggle signals looming domestic pain
A broad critique of President Bush's budgeting medium term, amid terrorism fears and a growing defense burden, shows rigid limits on welfare, housing, and health programs. Rural hospitals face Medicare shortfalls shifting costs to local firms, while Voices for America's Children warn of cuts to children's health, day care, and preschool funding.
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Philip Ennen
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Williams County
Ohio
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Voices For America’s Children
Carol Kamin
Rebuilding Afghan Schools Gains Debate and Appeals
A reader urges funding a nonprofit effort named SCHOOLS FOR AFGHANISTAN to rebuild schools in Afghanistan, listing honorary co-chairs Peter Tomsen and Bill Kurtis and a plan to seek 501(c)(3) approval while raising tax deductible donations through Commerce Bank. The letter also reflects on U S policy postwar, media figures, and tax debates shaping public opinion.
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Kabul
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Europe
Schools For
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Bill Kurtis
A&e TV
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Karzi
Duane West
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The Telegram accepts signed letters to the editor with writer address and phone number for confirmation before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length and should stay under 500 words. Thank you notes are general in nature and forms, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
Racial wealth gaps traced from history to modern times
The article cites MLK quoted from 1967 on racial inequality and contrasts past constitutional counts of slaves as three fifths with present wealth gaps. It notes black income, wealth, and unemployment disparities, representation in Congress, poverty rates, and remarks by Franklin Raines on racial equality and wealth gains, ending with a call to action and credit to Holly Sklar.
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