Greensburg Recovery Hindered by Guard Equipment Shortage
In Greensburg amid wreckage Governor Sebelius bemoaned scarce National Guard gear left in Iraq and warned that missing trucks Humvees and helicopters will slow the recovery. She plans to press President Bush on federal replenishment as rescuers work through debris and residents face a difficult rebuilding effort.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Iraq
Greensburg
Sebelius
Bush
National Guard
Middle East
Pentagon
Bush Administration
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Queen Elizabeth II on Anglo American partnership defense and prosperity
The Queen lauded the enduring partnership between England and the United States as essential to defending freedom and promoting prosperity. She highlighted mutual commitments and shared values shaping a trusted alliance.
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Elizabeth II
England
United States
Telegram invites letters to editor from readers
The Telegram outlines submission rules for letters including signing with address and phone number, confirmation before publication, and potential edits for libel and length. It specifies a 500 word limit, general thank yous, and nonprinting form letters poems or testimonials. Mail or fax options and contact details are provided.
First Amendment Text Concisely Noted
The First Amendment prohibits government establishment of religion, bars free exercise restriction, and protects freedom of speech press assembly and petition for grievances. The excerpt states nongovernment law cannot curb these fundamental rights.
Public opinion fumbles on Iraq war clash with Washington
The piece argues public support for ending the Iraq war clashes with political reality in Congress. It notes voters want withdrawal while Democrats seek to fund the war with conditions, and predicts September assessments by Gen. Petraeus could shift momentum toward or away from escalation or early withdrawal. The author warns a Plan B may emerge if tactics fail.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Congress
House
Bush
White House
Baghdad
Iraq
David Petraeus
Dwight Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
George Bush
World police force urged to replace fences
A caller from Garden City argues for a global police force to combat crime and illegal immigration. He critiques U S responses, suggests Pinkerton style enforcement, and advocates hiring workers worldwide to improve governance and social outcomes. He questions border fences as wasteful and calls for international cooperation.
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Old West and Pinkerton Detective Agency
Pinkertons
United States
Congress
James Garden City
Education for all citizens through English funding urged
Sonny Wartman argues that education is a core government duty and calls for adequate funding to teach English to immigrants and adults. He urges local schools and community colleges to provide access, noting Kansas needs an educated population and workforce irrespective of age or background.
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Kansas
Sonny Wartman
Garden City
Folly in the Baltics and the NATO Debate
The author argues against Western alliances with small Baltic states Estonia Latvia Lithuania and condemns NATO’s roles in Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. He asserts Russia’s power deters small nations and warns that expanding NATO risks provoking a nuclear conflict while eroding moral legitimacy.
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Estonia
European Union
Baltic States
Lithuania
Latvia
Russia
NATO
Hitler
Stalin
Red Army
Third Reich
Baltic Countries
U.S
Soviet Union
West
United States
Moscow
Afghanistan
Write to Charley Reese at P.O. Box 2446 Orlando Fi
A reader request directs correspondence to Charley Reese at the P O Box 2446 in Orlando Florida for future replies or submissions. No additional details or context provided.
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Charley Reese
P.O. Box
Orlando
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Editon
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FAO
Assis
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N. Seventh St
David Broder
Davidbroder
Washpost.com
Washington Post
Police
Jerry Moran
King Features Syndicate
Baltics
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