Gas prices spur talk of vacations and policy options
The Southwest Kansas scene sees gas near 4 dollars a gallon as AAA places the state average around 3.82, up from 2.76 last year. The piece weighs the impact on summer travel, local economies, and proposals like a gas tax holiday while noting the strain on working families and overall demand.
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Kansas State coach Snyder on toughness for football program
Online reader quotes from GCTelegram com react to a Kansas tornado season noting no twisters in the first two weeks of May for the first time in nearly 30 years. Snyder credits local toughness as foundational for K State football amid Fry event in Scott City.
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Letters Policy Guidance From Garden City Telegram
The Telegram outlines rules for submitting letters to the editor including required signatures, address and phone number, and confirmation before publication Letters may be edited for libel and length and must stay under 500 words General thank you letters and form letters are not printed Send correspondence to Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 or online at gctelegram com
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Gingrich in GOP race sparks new political controversy
Newt Gingrich escalates critique of the Ryan budget on Meet the Press calling Medicare changes radical and social engineering. The long time reformer is portrayed as an energetic but polarizing figure whose temperament and rhetoric shape his bid in a crowded field.
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Your Views on Economics and Water Infrastructure
Opinion piece arguing that current policy favors the rich, with critiques of trickle down economics and gas pricing. Proposes a national water pipeline to reduce floods and droughts, create jobs, and improve water security. Calls for empowering FEMA with billions for disaster responses and sharing windfalls from other countries.
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Puppy mill dogs deserve a chance to find homes
Debbie Murphy of Scott City warns readers about free dogs advertised as purebreds, labeling them potential puppy mill rescues. She urges adopting only after research, promotes Stickneys Toy Breed Rescue in Nebraska, and urges responsible choices to shut puppy mills down by avoiding pet store purchases.
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Debbie Murphy
Scott City
War drives cheaper wars through private armies and drones
War grows easier as mercenaries replace troops and drones limit casualties. News access chills reports, while costs move off budget into special appropriations. Activists cite million dollar per GI costs and compare savings from teachers to Pentagon spending.
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