Selfish acts spark outrage over prison abuse in Iraq
The incident at a Baghdad area prison shows U S soldiers photographed prisoners in naked humiliating poses and raises questions about interrogation methods. An Army inquiry reports widespread abuse including sodomy with a chemical light, beatings, and water dousing. Six soldiers face possible court martial as Amnesty International cites multiple reports of mistreatment.
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Quotes Reflect Resilience Courage and Fire Season Warnings
Kellie Hamill recalls her husband Thomas Hamill escaping captors in Iraq and worries for family. Phil Kosnett praises Salvadoran troops in Iraq as brave professionals. Capt. John Harvey warns Riverside County fire season will be busy as heat records rise nationwide.
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Reader Feedback Options For The Telegram Forum
The Telegram invites reader feedback through email fax or phone with contact numbers provided and mailing address for Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846.
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First Amendment Text Cites Establishment Free Exercise Press
The First Amendment states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. It also protects freedom of speech and of the press and the right to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.
Kansas scholars earn ACT perfect 36 honors in Topeka
The state honors 10 Kansas students including Salina South junior Cassandra Mitchell and Canton Galva senior John Larson for perfect ACT scores after multiple attempts. Governor Sebelius quips on turkey hunt as lawmakers prep to return to Topeka.
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Topeka
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Debate over non citizen voting for local elections heats up
Pro immigrant activists in New York City California Washington DC and Northeast towns push to let non citizens vote in local ballots citing past practices and potential civic training. Critics argue citizenship should precede any voting rights and point to long naturalization waits as a trap.
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Remembering our pioneers in Finney and beyond
A.E. Cook, 109, longtime Finney Countian, taught vocational agriculture in Holcomb and Garden City and briefed Eisenhower on farm problems. The piece also notes the Brown family farewell from Eminence, and a High Plains Public Radio spring drive surpassing its goal by $5000. A Dutch TV crew films the Clutter murders impact near Holcomb, and a Hutchinson Salty Dawg Festival funds a new animal shelter.
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