Telegram Established 1906 People and Announcements
A clipped item notes the Telegram’s long history dating to 1906 and carries brief notices about people and local matters. The fragment references the paper’s early identity and ongoing role in community announcements.
Governor Sebelius vetoes Sunflower expansion plan in Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius vetoed a $3.6 billion plan to build two new coal fired plants for Sunflower Electric at Holcomb setting up a potential veto override battle in the Senate and House. She offered an alternative energy plan seeking emissions controls while urging utilities to innovate toward cleaner energy amid CO2 concerns. The dispute ties to a separate $451 million biodefense facility in Manhattan that would require a new power plant and potential CO2 emissions.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Finney County
Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Holcomb
Senate
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Kansas
Sebelius
Sunflower
Manhattan
Telegram letter policy and contact guidelines
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with writer address and phone number, notes all letters are confirmed before publication and subject to editing for libel and length, and keeps letters under 500 words. General thank you notes and form letters are not printed. contact options include email fax phone and postal address in Garden City Kansas.
First Amendment Text Summary Card
The First Amendment limits Congress from establishing religion or restricting free exercise. It also protects freedom of speech and press, and preserves the right to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
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Congress
Five years after Iraq war debate turns to accountability
The speaker argues the Iraq war should never have been fought and calls for voters to own the consequences. He critiques the Bush administration and its enablers, cites costs and casualties, and urges the electorate to learn from the disaster and demand reasoned action in future crises.
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Iraq
Baghdad
Bush
George W. Bush
Kansas Open Government Laws Highlight Citizens Rights
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six promotes open government laws, the Kansas Open Records Act and the Kansas Open Meetings Act, urging Kansans to learn their rights and participate. He notes enforcement and education efforts with the Kansas Press Association and the Dole Institute, and announces a forthcoming educational video.
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Kansas
Kansas Press Association
Dole Institute
Ksag.org
Regulatory certainty vs. environmental safeguards in plant plan
A letter blasting Sen. Emler and the Finney County Economic Development Corp accuses promoters of prioritizing profits over public health. The writer demands mandatory algae scrubbing, CO2 and pollutant storage, and a real compromise to shield children while ensuring energy growth, suggesting alternatives in Colorado or Texas. The piece condemns Bremby and Sebelius for "not playing by the rules" and urges safeguards before construction proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Emler
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Gov. Sebelius
Rod Bremby
Colorado
Texas
Vital rules for citizens from a political column
The piece argues that power tends to corrupt and political lies erode trust. It cites the US Founding to urge limited government, condemns secrecy and surveillance, and calls for voting out officials who tolerate overreach. It ends with a mailing address for reader feedback.
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