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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1983
Page
4
The Kansas Legislature tightens access to speeding records between 55 and 65 mph starting July 1 and bars insurance rate penalties for the affected drivers. Supporters push for openness, but critics warn the move reduces public scrutiny and could raise highway dangers. The bill passed House 100 to 9 and Senate 37 to 7.
Letter writer Mrs. Ted E Crist argues that IBP brings refugees who take local jobs and criticizes government support. The note contrasts federal aid to refugees with Aid to sponsors and explains Targeted Jobs Tax Credit incentives for employers hiring economically disadvantaged youth. It states refugees receive no direct compensation and welfare qualifications are the same for refugees as for American citizens.
A reader argues that past coverage of the advantages of chastity omitted key points about deceptive sex education. The letter claims commercial backing and one sided teaching threaten youth health, urges real freedom through personal beliefs and marriage centered values, and promotes chastity as real liberation.
The 17th Airborne Division Association calls former paratroopers and glidermen to join as members. Contact Edward Siergies, Secretary Treasurer, 62 Forty Acre Mountain Road, Danbury CT 06810, for details on the association and the 30th annual reunion at the Peabody Hotel Memphis Tennessee August 11 14 1983. Ed ward J Siergiej, Executive Secretary.
A roving editor reflects on Memorial Day amid debates over nuclear weapons and the evolving dynamics of war. Catholic bishops and other faith leaders urge disobedience to orders to fire nuclear weapons, challenging traditional heroism. The piece recalls childhood memories at graves and notes rising veteran numbers and shifting casualty demographics from war to civilians.
STUART AWBREY recalls World War Two memories across the Netherlands and Belgium, noting European focus on NATO and trade, the shift from military memorials to art and flowers, and a preference for exporting flowers over arms amid evolving Franco-British and American tensions. The piece contrasts old wars with a new generation’s concerns, highlighting Dutch views on nuclear weapons, Soviet power, and economic priorities.
James Kilpatrick notes national reports on U S education show overall mediocrity but highlights Jacksonville's Duval County as a bright spot. The district runs a Merit Scholar program, Super Scholars Club, and 140 learn to learn schools. A May Academic Invitational Tourney drew 3,000 attendees, where Duval’s team triumphed 196 to 52 over East Baton Rouge. Other papers compare Soviet and U S education, yet warn of ongoing overall educational deficiencies.
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