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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2002
Page
4
Steve Delaney established 1906 leads as editor while Bill Draper serves as publisher at GCTelegram.com with duties noted as editor and publishing head and managing editor responsibilities listed.
The editorial notes the ongoing Afghanistan casualties and the broader global fight against terrorism as the six month mark after Sept. 11 nears. It defends Bush administration tactics, warns of a protracted war, and highlights threats from Al Qaeda while detailing troop plays to Georgia Yemen and the Philippines.
A sweeping farm bill stalled in Congress draws attention for its vast price tag and far reaching effects on farmers and families. Reports suggest about 45 billion dollars in new spending over five years, with Senate and House versions differing by 7 to 9 billion. President Bush calls it too costly, while elections add political pressure as conferees prepare to work out the final package.
U S Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Grippe endured shrapnel in Afghanistan after a helicopter drop into al Qaida fire. Texas prosecutor Richard Alpert laments a nurse aide charged with murder over a homeless man death in her garage. Danny Bonaduce previews a celebrity boxing bout versus Barry Williams as Fox airs Tonya Harding versus Paula Jones and Vanilla Ice versus Todd Bridges.
Today marks the 67th day of 2002 with a Look Back at March 8 events. From Queen Anne’s ascent in 1702 to Joe DiMaggio’s 1999 death, and pivotal moments in 1841, 1854, 1917, 1942, 1965, and 1986, the date hosts notable births, deaths, battles, treaties, and political shifts.
An outside observer urges Carolyn Condit to seek a public retraction from a network over a fictional episode about a politician and a missing aide Chandra Levy. The letter critiques Condit and her husband Gary for public image, infidelity, and political fallout, noting the show's disclaimer and urging accountability from all sides.
Ellen Goodman argues against tying welfare reduction to marriage. She notes most poor children live in two parent homes, questions if marriage policy alone cures poverty, and suggests jobs programs for poor men alongside practical supports. The piece criticizes reallocating $300 million from poverty programs to promote marriage.
The Reverend argues campaign finance reform matters beyond faith groups. He criticizes the Christian Coalition for partisan voter guides and urges clergy and voters to seek honest, nonpartisan information while defending 501c3 tax status and ethical civic life. The Shays Meehan bill signals a hopeful move toward restoring trust in elections.
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