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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 2002
Page
4
Draper remains editor and publisher of the GCTelegram, with Delaney serving as managing editor. The announcement confirms leadership roles and ongoing newsroom leadership.
The piece argues against continued subsidies for Amtrak on Capitol Hill and calls for replacing Amtrak with a market driven regional system of high speed links. It notes Rep. Don Young's failed bill and Midwest Regional Rail Initiative, urging states to bear more cost and risk while privatization remains unlikely. It says Amtrak is a failed concept and should be shut down to build a responsive network.
The Natchez Democrat memorializes Paul Wellstone noting his passion for public service and advocacy for working Americans and the poor. It urges voters to honor his legacy by voting with integrity on Election Day, November 5, and to stand up for democratic values.
Quotes from John W. Keker defending Andrew Fastow and from a Halloween parade mock culprit highlight the drastic accusations and dramatic public commentary surrounding Enron's collapse and the high profile case.
Radio host Jim Hightower critiques U S policy portraying democracy as goal while backing autocratic regimes. He cites Turkey and Uzbekistan where generals and tyrants influence politics, noting Turkey suppresses reformist leaders and Karimov’s government tortures opponents. Washington names such regimes allies despite human rights records.
Letter writers from Garden City raise concerns about John Dailey's local voice piece on education and immigration policy. Harold Orosco argues bilingual education fails and urges support for Connie Morris for the State Board and Phill Kline for Attorney General, urging turnout on November 5.
A concerned citizen and veteran urges vigilance against starting a war with Iraq. He critiques politicians, calls for fair policies, and warns that whoever initiates first violence risks collective destruction while stressing unity and responsible leadership. He cites past U S conflicts and questions seizing emergency powers.
Letter accuses The Garden City Telegram of unfair bias in Kansas Attorney General race coverage. The writer claims the paper favored Democrat Chris Biggs while attacking Republican Phill Kline, citing a contested press conference and a character witness connection to a convicted sex offender.
Charles C. Skilling argues that offering tax breaks and incentives to lure new firms is a folly that burdens taxpayers. He claims national retailers would invest here only after profitable analysis and urges voters to oust pro incentive commissioners in spring elections.
Voter endorsement highlighting Tim Shallenburger's past role as Speaker of the House where he backed tax cuts for the little guy, restored property tax relief from 35 mills, phased out car taxes, raised homestead exemptions, addressed school finance fairness, and secured 400 million more dollars for schools while earning bipartisan respect.
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