Telegram established in 1906 marks its public presence
The Telegram traces its origins to 1906 as a longstanding news outlet. It emphasizes its role in informing people, highlighting a history of community-focused reporting and outreach through its platform.
Kansas tobacco funds face push to boost prevention efforts
A 1998 tobacco settlement funneled billions to states including Kansas which received 54 million in 2004 plus about 57 million this year. Most funds go to social services and other programs while only modestly supporting prevention. Kansas trails in prevention spending despite high smoking costs and rising marketing by firms.
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Prevention
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Derrick Brun lauded for saving lives at Red Lake High
Ernie Stevens recalls the late Derrick Brun, a security guard who confronted a gunman at Red Lake High School and sacrificed his life. Quote highlights honor of warriors. Cpl. Isaiah Ramirez speaks about Brooke Army Medical Center new amputee center and feeling normal again.
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Ernie Stevens
Derrick Brun
Red Lake High School
Isaiah Ramirez
Iraq
Brooke Army Medical Center
Endorsement Letter Deadline for April 5 Election
The deadline for endorsement letters is noon Thursday. Letters must be signed and include a phone number for verification purposes.
Telegram letters policy for publication details
The Telegram accepts signed letters to the editor with the writer’s address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Thank you notes are general. form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Attn Editor details provided.
The First Amendment Pledge Read in Daily Briefing
The article reiterates the First Amendment's core protections including establishment prohibition free exercise speech press assembly and petition. It highlights ongoing debates over constitutional rights and government limits with emphasis on civil liberties and legal interpretation.
Judicial restraint and the Schiavo case in partisan politics
A critique of conservative reliance on judicial restraint, referencing Reagan and Bork, and arguing that Congress has repeatedly substituted its judgments for state court decisions in the Terri Schiavo case. The piece condemns partisan interference, urges respect for state autonomy, and calls out leaders for compromising principle for short term gains.
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Ronald Reagan
Robert Bork
Supreme Court
Reagan
Bork
Senate
Bill Clinton
Bush
Terri Schiavo
Congress
Florida
Schiavo
Bill Frist
Tom DeLay
George Hopkins for USD 457 school board
Ken Hurley of Springfield Missouri endorses Dr George Hopkins for the Garden City area USD 457 school board race on April 5. He highlights Hopkins public service, city leadership, county economic roles, chamber work, and community involvement. Hurley urges informed voting and notes water dam proposal context in western Kansas.
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George Hopkins
USD 457
George
Finney County Economic Development Council
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Russell Child Development Board
Mexican American Ministries Medical Clinic
Kansas
Garden City
Lori
Garden City Community College
GCCC
Stevens Park
Pawnee
Ken Hurley
Springfield
Reader letter criticizes March bankruptcy coverage
A reader protests a March 24 article on two candidates filing bankruptcy, calling the piece low and unnecessary. The writer defends press duties, praises Tommy Austin as a kind person, and says reopening past finances hurt them.
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Tommy
Austin
Marriage amendment appeal urges Kansas voters to vote yes
A Kansas appeal urges voters to approve the traditional marriage amendment in the April 5 election. The message, signed by Louis Nusser, asks Kansans who believe marriage is a union of one man and one woman to cast a yes ballot on April 5.
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Kansas
Louis Nusser
Garden City
Security proposal worth revisiting in Georgia courthouse tale
Residents of Atlanta faced a shocking alert when a man on trial for rape killed three people including a judge and sheriff deputy before a 26 hour manhunt ended. Security cameras failed to monitor during the escape, triggering a court security review and potential bids of 20 000 to 40 000 for courthouse upgrades.
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Alanta
Georgia
Associated Press
Kansas
Scott City
Kearny County
Finney County
Sheriff's Deputies
Garden City
Mike Utz
GCPD
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