Kansas to curb funeral protests against Phelps group
Garden City faces a January visit by Westboro Baptist Church members led by Fred Phelps. The protest targeted Army Spc. Clint Upchurch’s funeral as lawmakers push a 500 foot proximity limit to shield mourners. U S court battles loom over First Amendment rights and funeral protest restrictions. Patriot Guard Riders help drown out picketers to protect families and uphold dignity.
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Arden City
Kansas
Fred Phelps
Westboro Baptist Church
Garden City
Army Spc
Clint Upchurch
Iraq
Phelps
Washington, D.C
Phelpses
American Civil Liberties
Kentucky
Patriot Guard
Opal Mehta Withdrawn Over Similarities Claims
The publication of Kaavya Viswanathan's How Opal Mehta Got Kissed Got Wild and Got a Life is being pulled after accusations of extensive similarities to other authors. Publisher acts amid plagiarism concerns.
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Frank Scandale
Record
Bergen County
Kaavya Viswanathan
Opal Mehta
The First Amendment Text of Rights and Liberties
The excerpt presents the core clause of the First Amendment as a shield for religious freedom speech press assembly and petition. It declares no law shall establish religion prohibit free exercise abridge speech or press or restrict the people’s right to assemble peacefully and seek redress from government.
Republicans Run on Empty and Gas prices blamed on: Politics
A column-style critique argues Republicans propose $100 rebates to aid low income families facing high gas prices while considering higher oil taxes. It accuses GOP of pursuing self-serving agendas, wasting government money, and failing to present a positive, reformist platform. It contrasts with Democrats and cites past Reagan-era reforms, urging a bold agenda to restore leadership and reduce government scope.
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Colercun
Senate
Republicans
Tax History Project
Taxhistory.org
Wall Street Journal
Bush
White House
Washington
GOP
America
House
Ronald Reagan
Views on illegal immigration and citizenship rights debate
A reader argues illegals must follow U S law and due process, contending Mexicans are not owed citizenship, comparing U S and Mexican systems, criticizing flag protests, and asserting illegal aliens have no rights. The piece cites law, national sovereignty, and economic impact of immigration.
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United States of America
United States
Mexico
USA
GCHS Band Praises and District Support
William S. Clifford, M D, praises Garden City High School band students for their San Antonio competition trip and touring the Alamo Plaza. He notes the program under Paul White has risen to a higher level and urges district patrons to continue supporting high school music.
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San Antonio
Texas
Riverton
Kan
Alamo Plaza
Paul White
William S. Clifford
Garden City
Telegram Letters Policy For Submitting To Editor
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with writer address and phone number. All letters are subject to confirmation and editing for libel and length. Submissions must stay under 500 words, and thank you notes should be general. Form letters, poems, consumer complaints, and business testimonials will not be printed.
Memorable time on the buffalo range during Easter visit
The author and family recount two visits to Finney Game Refuge now Sandsage Bison Range. A tram tour with volunteers, buffalo sightings, and photos delight grandchildren from Trinidad. A flat tire delays the return, and earlier a Brownie troop visit ended with a gasless pickup and a tense dusk exit.
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Buffalo Range
Amilcar
Miami
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Gardena
Albertine
Alyosha
Finney Game Refuge
Sandsage Bison Range & Wildlife Area
Ranger Station
Buffalo
Circle of
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