Religious climate at Air Force Academy sparks task force debate
The Gazette notes a new Air Force Academy task force faces skepticism amid prior studies on religious intolerance. Critics say further inquiry may echo past conclusions, while officials claim ongoing actions prove commitment to addressing concerns. The piece contrasts with Loveland Daily Reporter Herald on West water and growth trends.
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Bolton nomination and Rumsfeld plan dominate committee vote
Sen. George Voinovich criticizes appointing an ambassador to the United Nations amid claims of arrogance and unilateral action as the Foreign Relations Committee advances John Bolton’s nomination. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld signals plans to list dozens of domestic military facilities for closure or scale-back. Matt Hewitt notes rapid accumulation of frequent flyer miles amid United Airlines labor tensions.
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George Voinovich
Ohio
Foreign Relations Committee
John R. Bolton
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Matt Hewitt
United Airlines
First Amendment text declaration
The passage presents the First Amendment's core clauses forbidding establishment of religion and protecting free exercise speech press peaceful assembly and petition against government redress. It emphasizes constitutional guarantees and individual rights in a concise phrasing.
War on pot ignored by the nation and its “drug czar”
A commentary argues that John Walters leads a marijuana focused drug war that has grown arrests dramatically without reducing use or other drug activity. It cites The Sentencing Project data showing a rise in marijuana arrests, price drops, easy access for teens, and calls for decriminalization as twelve states move away from criminal penalties.
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Walters
Sentencing Project
Iia
Fairfax
Washington, D.C
Allen F St. Pierre
NORML
American Enterprise Institute
KU Barnstorming Tour funds and KU Garden City visit praised
Garden City readers defend the KU Barnstorming Tour fundraiser for YMCA noting fans enjoyed interactions with KU players and criticizing criticism. The letter also lauds Kansas legislators, especially Rep Ward Loyd, for supporting the Beyond Bars Girl Scout program aiding incarcerated mothers and daughters, and thanks the Girl Scouts of Tumbleweed Council executive Janice M Brown.
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Topeka
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Loud
Janice M. Brown
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Telegram invites signed letters to editor
The Telegram welcomes letters to the editor and requires the writer's signature address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and subject to editing for libel and length. Thank you letters should be general, letters kept to 50 words or less, and nonnews content may not be printed.
Big screen love and the idle cinema life
A personal reflection on film obsession and cinema culture. The writer recalls early movie experiences from Alien to Clash of the Titans, notes a steady theater job, and celebrates how films, soundtracks, piracy era online music, and favorite lines shape identity and social bonds. He mentions Hastings library, Tom Waits, Casablanca, and aging into culture through movie nights and piano dreams.
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Finney County Public Library
Hastings
Roger Rabbit
Rob Roy
Tom Waits
Sam
Hollywood
Humphrey Bogart
Scarlett
Burt Bacharach
Devin
Scarface
Pacino
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