WWII B-24 bomber visit highlights Memorial Day lessons
Area residents can view a rare B-24 Liberator at Garden City Regional Airport through Friday. One of two flyable bombers left, it offers a tangible link to World War II memories and artifacts, underscoring the cost of freedom and the purpose of Memorial Day.
Senate filibuster compromise draws mixed praise and ire
Presidential historian Thomas Cronin calls the Senate maneuver a victory for proceeding with business while Norman Pawlewski of the Iowa Christian Coalition accuses seven Republican negotiators of betrayal over Bush judicial nominees. Jay Leno comments on Michael Jackson trial testimony noting the accuser calling a comedian a hero.
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First Amendment text as a legal principle
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Moral home base in stem cell debate prompts questions
Cal Thomas warns that without a fixed moral reference the stem cell dispute risks drift toward an Orwellian view where death is life. He contrasts embryonic research with cord blood options and notes politicians’ split loyalties. He urges a principled path prioritizing life rights and alternatives to embryo destruction.
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Republicans attack New Deal virtues in budget clash
Columnist Donald Kaul rails against the 2006 federal budget passed by Republicans, arguing it soaks the poor, enriches the rich, and weakens Social Security with private accounts. He blasts GOP tactics, contrasts media influence, and predicts long-term erosion of shared retirement security.
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Busy May spans library drives and bed and breakfasts
May brings busy times with notices of the Letter Carriers Food Drive and a call for cookbooks for the Finney County Public Library sale. The Kansas Bed & Breakfast Association lists 119 properties, detailing diverse lodgings from Victorian mansions to sod houses. The Washington Post runs an annual contest for alternate meanings, while Richard Lederer promotes linguistic books and language quirks in various outlets. A Fourth of July dedication at Finnup Park marks two local historic sites. May also features contact info and familiar quotes, closing with a Hope email.
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