Black women must save black America, Cosby remarks
In reflections on Oprah Winfrey's Legends Ball and Cosby's Spelman address, the author argues black women bear community strength but should not bear all burdens. He cites studies on education and incarceration, urging black men to rise and share the load to prevent further social decline.
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Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey
Gladys Knight
Maya Angelou
Cicely Tyson
Dorothy Height
Leontyne Price
University of North Carolina
Bill Cosby
Spelman College
Atlanta
Cosby
The
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Palm Beach Post
Eurweb
Newsweek
Dad
America
Memorial Day tribute honors fallen heroes and calls for remembrance
Our View reflects on Memorial Day as a national moment of memory for veterans and fallen service members. It notes 2700 U S troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, warns of Iran concerns, and highlights a Garden City service at Valley View Cemetery for 11 a m Monday plus a tribute to Army Spc Clint Upchurch.
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United States
Iraq
Afghanistan
Kansas
Garden City
Valley View
Army Spc
Clint Upchurch
Garden Citian
City Eyes Smoking Ban To Shield Public Health
A resident urges city commissioners to pass a smoking ban in all public places, arguing that rights come with responsibility and non-smokers deserve protection from carcinogenic cigarette smoke. The letter asks neighbors to contact officials and support ordinances safeguarding employees and patrons.
Telegram invites reader letters to editor
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone for publication after confirmation. Letters must be 500 words or less and may be edited for libel and length. General thank you notes and non concrete submissions are unlikely to be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 contacts: email, fax, and phone numbers provided.
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Seventh St
Garden City
First Amendment verbiage condemns establishment and free expression
The text states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof. It also secures freedom of speech and of the press as well as the right to peaceably assemble and petition the Government for redress of grievances.
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Taxpayers Seek Right To Vote On State Tax Increases
A letter from KT. Gregg of Ulysses argues Kansas Supreme Court rulings demand more school funding while calling for a taxpayer's bill of rights to give voters final say on tax increases. He criticizes Gov. Sebelius and cited lawmakers for liberal fiscal policies and calls for replacing legislators and justices who supported the current educational plan.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Steve Morris
Ward Loyd
Bill Light
Gov. Sebelius
Ohio
Sebelius
Supreme Court
Kansastaxpayers.com
Gregg
Ulysses
Let Businesses Decide Policies On Smoking
A reader, a smoker but not opposed to all bans, urges allowing businesses to set smoking rules. Supports non smoking restaurants, bar safety, and private ownership, suggesting smoking areas or air filtration. Questions impact on non smokers outdoors and urges flexible, business driven policy.
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Tyson
Kansas Sampler Festival praised by exhibitors in Garden City
The Kansas Sampler Festival drew diverse exhibitors to Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City for a weekend of culture and community. WenDee LaPlant and 370 volunteers earned rave reviews from participants, with local hotel staff, shopkeepers, and bankers coordinating admissions and welcoming attendees. Penner, director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation, commended the effort and hoped for a repeat event next year as rural towns feel bolstered by the celebration.
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Kansas
Lee Richardson Zoo
Southwest
WenDee LaPlant
Windsor
Garden City
Chamber
Kathy Sexson
City
Kirk Clemon
Marsha Grisell
Commerce Bank
Andy Mahoney
WenDee
Forum to honor American GI Forum in Garden City
The American GI Forum invites veterans in Finney County to join a Garden City convention June 9 to 11 with the theme Education is our Freedom. It seeks to recognize Hispanic veterans and gather contact details for participation and acknowledgment.
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GI Forum
Garden City
America
United States
Hector P. Garcia
Corpus Christi
Texas
American GI Forum
Finney County
Robert DeLaRosa
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