Our View on war on terror hits close to home
Our View notes two Kansas soldiers Benjamin Morton and Christopher Perez were killed in Iraq this past week. It discusses desertion and recruiting woes, weapon shortages, and morale challenges facing the U S military while stressing most troops will stay and complete their duty.
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Kansas
Benjamin Morton
Wright
Christopher Perez
Hutchinson
Iraq
United States
Canada
U.S
Pentagon
Health officials urge vaccines for millions of U S children
Dr Carol J Baker of Baylor College of Medicine cites meningococcal meningitis risks in adolescents in malls ERs and at home. Officials urge more than 8 million U S children receive vaccination amid debate over patriot groups handling bereavement duties and citizenship issues.
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Carol J. Baker
Baylor College of Medicine
Texas
U.S
Local Government Buildings Listed in Garden City Area
The Origical Finney County Commission and Garden City Commission are associated with central offices at 311 N Ninth St in Garden City KS and 301 N Eighth St in Garden City KS respectively. These addresses designate the County Administrative Center and the City Administrative Center for official government operations.
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Finney County Commission
Ninth St
Garden City
Garden City Commission City
Eighth St
Telegram letters to editor guidelines and contact
Teleto The Telegram outlines requirements for letters to the editor signed with writer address and phone number. Letters must be confirmed before publication and subject to editing for libel and length. Submissions should be under 500 words and can be sent by email fax or phone with provided contact details.
Supreme Court Terms Open Denial of Church Establishment Clause
The statement references the First Amendment protections including the establishment of religion, free exercise, freedom of speech, and press as well as the right to assemble and petition. It presents the core constitutional guarantees that restrict government actions and safeguard individual civil liberties.
Tillman parents blast Army over death lies
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts discusses Mary and Patrick Tillman Sr speaking to the Washington Post about Pat Tillman s death in Afghanistan. He argues authorities misled the public to protect a recruiting story and questions the pattern of information manipulation by the administration and military.
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Washington Post
Mary Tillman
Patrick Tillman Sr
Pat Tillman
Army
Tillman
Arizona Cardinals
Afghanistan
White House
Jessica Lynch
Bush
Patrick
Garden City residents urge restraint on Finney County growth plans
A letter to the Garden City Telegram argues against further spending on economic development efforts, urging local officials to treat budgets as personal assets and pause expansion until population growth occurs. The writers push for Home grown leadership exemplified by Palmer Mfg. Co and question a proposed dog park near KH track, suggesting alternative park locations and noting concerns about safety, maintenance, and suitability. The piece cites a Fruth Study estimating many communities vying for similar companies and references a May 17 Telegram article on the dog park proposal.
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Garden City
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Palmer Mfg. Co
Fruth
Garden City Telegram
Kenneth Henderson
Forest Park
Mary Street
Deane Wiley Park
Zoo
Garden City considering dog park proposal
A reader reflects on Garden City adopting a dog park, noting Las Vegas has many dog parks integrated with parks. Benefits include no entrance fee, dog health features, separate enclosures for sizes, user cleanup, and nearby gym and sports facilities.
Lake McKinney could serve public recreation soon
Duane West argues for immediate state action to obtain public use of Lake McKinney in Hodgeman County. He recalls the lake’s history, the Garden City Company lease, and El Pomar Foundation ownership, urging Governor Hayden to reclaim access for water recreation while the dam nears completion.
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Horse Thief Canyon
Hodgeman County
Lake McKinney
Mike Hayden
Wildlife & Parks Department
Kansas
Arkansas River
Garden City Company
Lake McKinney Improvement Association
Colorado
Garden City
el Pomar Foundation
Colorado Springs
Colo
Hayden
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Ultimate Team
Player
Leonard Pitts
The
Miami Herald
Spitts
Herald.com
Messenger
Ken and
Carolee Jehlik
Dog Park
Thearden City Telegram
Las Vegas
Juane
Sarden City
Duane West
Telegram Board of Contributing Writers
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