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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 2003
Page
4
Our View argues Rocky Welton should not abstain on key issues. He skipped on the Kenneth Henderson Middle School uniform matter and two budgeting votes, breaking a tie with no clear position. Constituents demand elected officials study issues, weigh consequences, and cast decisive votes.
Bremer says a representative for all Iraqi people is being chosen through a conference likely in mid July. Saudi prince vows to catch and punish those behind Riyadh suicide bombings. Edward Coyle notes rising retirements as anxiety grows among older workers.
On May 21 dates span Lindbergh’s solo flight in 1927 near Paris, de Soto’s death in 1942 while searching for gold, the 1832 Democratic National Convention start in Baltimore, New Zealand becoming a British colony in 1840, Clara Barton founding the American Red Cross in 1881, the 1892 Pagliacci premiere in Milan, the Leopold and Loeb murder in 1924, the 1956 first hydrogen bomb test at Bikini Atoll, and the 1968 Scorpion submarine disappearance with remains later found southwest of the Azores.
The Telegram invites reader feedback by email at editor gctelegram.com by fax at 275-2704 or 276-6862 or by phone. Attn Editor Ext 201 or mail to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846.
The piece railes against President George W. Bush, labeling him a great flimflam artist and the Iraq war as chaos. It contrasts Bush’s claims on weapons, 9/11 links, and democracy efforts with alleged dissembling and public polling showing mixed views. Columnist Donald Kaul reflects on political deception and leadership.
Medea Benjamin and Code Pink cite Howe as a pacifist founder, urging motherhood as a call for global harmony. The piece links Howe to antiwar protests from Colombia to Iraq, highlighting her Proclamation urging disarmament and international alliance.
Truman Capote recalls a 1960s luncheon with Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in London. The column details cocktails, a lobster soufle, lamb chops, and banter on baseball, literature, and the royal family. Capote notes the Queen Mother's wit, humor, and interest in court life and public affairs.
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