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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2016
Page
4
In a note from editor Dena Sattler, the Telegram reports timely rainfall across the Tes region pushed year-to-date precipitation above normal, increasing prospects for a strong winter wheat harvest for local producers. The added moisture improves yield potential and helps stabilize farmers’ outlooks amid variable weather.
Garden City area precipitation reached 4.76 inches this year as drought lessened statewide. USDA reports winter wheat status mostly fair to good with little very poor, while the Wheat Quality Tour tracks this year's production potential. Producers face weather, rust threats, volatile prices, and input costs, with trade and policy shaping farm income and local economies.
An online comment from GCTelegram.com responds to a column urging a 15 per hour minimum wage. The commenter argues fast food jobs aren’t a primary family income and education matters. The remark references Governor Ralph Ostmeyer and a Kansas Legislature budget story from today’s edition.
The Telegram outlines that letters to the editor must be signed include the writer's address and phone number and will be confirmed before publication. Responses may be edited for libel and length, must be 500 words or less, and writer attention is Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846, with online at www c telegram cor.
Kathleen Parker argues that Aristotle’s view of rhetoric as a regulated art for democracy contrasts with Platos warning about manipulation. She cites UVA law professor Sayler’s critique of Donald Trump using ethos pathos and logos, labeling him a demagogue and warning of anti intellectual trends. The essay urges teaching rhetoric to guard against demagogues.
Dr. John Richard Schrock editor of the Kansas School Naturalist argues virtual reality in classrooms lags real learning due to lack of true interaction, test truthfulness, and real consequences. He notes VR systems remain costly and education still benefits from hands on real labs and experiences.
Gerry Schultz, a veteran Garden City attorney, laments a lack of leadership in Kansas during the veto session. He warns that focusing on court appointment processes and unvetted bills distracts from urgent issues like schools, highways, and budgets, urging voters to demand accountability and functional governance.
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