Garden City voters face six candidates for three seats
City Commission race features incumbents J R Behan and Gary Fuller along with Roy Cessna John Doll Nancy Harness and James Perkins. Behan proposes continuity on firefighter issues and public access protections while Harness and Doll offer local experience and business sense. Voters must choose three on April 3.
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The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number. Letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Keep under 500 words. General thank you notes may be printed. Attn Editor: Garden City Kansas address and phone numbers provided.
First Amendment text excerpt on religion and rights
The excerpt presents the core First Amendment protections against government establishment of religion and guarantees free exercise freedom of speech press and a right to assemble and petition. It emphasizes limits on government action and the ability of citizens to seek redress.
Sexual conflict in war zone prompts debate on rape claims
Kathleen Parker weighs conflicting reports of sexual harassment and assault by service members in Iraq, noting corrections to high profile claims, while urging rational military structuring to separate genders and curb distractions. She discusses possible resentment among male troops, policy responses, and the need to protect victims without amplifying false narratives.
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Behan Urged for Garden City City Commissioner
A letter emphasizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and urges community STAR efforts. It advocates front end prevention, civic engagement, and wearing blue ribbons, praising J R Behan for Garden City City Commissioner and urging voters to cast ballots on April 3 for city commission, USD 457 and GCCC boards, and the sales tax continuation.
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National primary the answer discussed by a Telegram writer
Duane West argues for a national presidential preference primary held on July 4, allowing voters to influence all states and nominate contenders, while criticizing early state influence. He names Obama and Hillary Clinton, speculates on others like Dobbs Fox Huckabee Bloomberg Cuomo and Gingrich and prefers Lincoln Douglas style debates.
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