Wind power potential grows in Kansas as wind farms expand
Our View urges Congress to pass a national renewable electricity standard to unlock Kansas wind energy potential. DOE report ranks Kansas second only to Texas for wind, noting ample land for turbines and several projects under way in Gray County and Montezuma. Economic benefits include jobs and higher tax bases, but transmission delays and federal inaction hinder progress.
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Obama hails service at Bagram amid war on al Qaida
President Obama told about 2,500 troops and civilians at Bagram Air Field that their work is vital to America's safety and security while reiterating resolve to destroy al Qaida and allied extremists in the region tied to the 9 11 plot.
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Telegram letters policy for reader contributions
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor including writer address and phone number and notes all letters are confirmed before publication. Submissions may be edited for libel and length. Letters should stay under 500 words or 2285 characters and general thank you notes are preferred. Form letters and business testimonials will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Phone 620-276-6862 Ext 201 Fax 620-275-5165 Email editor gctelegram.com
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Diecast les on religious freedom and press rights
A compact quote from constitutional text asserting that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It also protects freedom of speech the press assembly and petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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Kansas highway funding faces clash over best roads claim
Gov Mark Parkinson joined ex governors Hayden and Graves amid a national report praising Kansas roads as the best in the nation. The piece traces highway funding shifts since 1983, 1989 and 1999, criticizes reliance on sales taxes, and urges funding tied to highway users rather than general taxes, amid a looming general fund deficit.
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Mike Hayden
Bill Graves
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Graves
Deb Miller
John Carlin
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Stand Up And Be Counted In The Census Drive
A call to action urges everyone to fill and mail the census questionnaire. The piece highlights the census as a non political tool for allocating federal funds and shaping redistricting while addressing myths about citizenship and confidentiality. It notes a Spanish language availability and multilingual reach, stressing democracy and accurate tallies for community needs.
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War films expose grim reality of modern combat and propaganda
A reflective piece compares HBOs The Pacific and The Hurt Locker to World War II cinema, noting shifts in government Hollywood dynamics and audience perception. It discusses technology, authenticity, and the uneasy empathy audiences feel toward soldiers, while referencing Burns Civil War and Pol Pot era atrocities to frame ongoing global violence and moral ambiguity.
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