Phelps anti hate protests lose big in court
A Maryland federal jury ordered Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist Church to pay 10.9 million dollars to the father of Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder for invading privacy and inflicting emotional distress at the funeral. The ruling signals a possible path for other grieving families to pursue civil suits and curb the church's ministry of hate.
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Clint Upchurch
Garden City
Ministry of Hate
Don Lius to Return to WABC Airwaves December 3
WABC President Steve Borneman announces shockjock Don Lius will return to the airwaves on December 3. Borneman praises Lius's humor knowledge of issues and ability to draw big-name guests, saying he is rested, fired up and ready to do great radio.
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WABC
Steve Borneman
Shockjock
Don Lius
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Letters should be under 500 words, with general thank you notes. Form letters poems or testimonials will not be printed. Contact options include email fax phone or mail at 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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First Amendment Text Cited for Religious and Press Freedoms
The First Amendment states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise, or abridging freedom of speech or of the press, or the right to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.
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FEMAS latest blunder sparks cynical contrition critique
Leonard Pitts blasts FEMA and the Bush administration for a staged press briefing by staff posing as reporters. He warns the apology rings hollow amid ongoing efforts to manipulate news, censorship, and disinformation in government.
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California
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DHS
Michael Chertoff
White House
Nuclear Power Debate Refuted by Radiation Physicist
Matt Kowalski of Garden City defends nuclear energy and critiques Andrew Korfhage's views. He cites global reactor counts, safety records, and generation II and III technology, arguing accidents are rare, doses are low, and industry safeguards improve over time while acknowledging cost pressures and debates over coal competition.
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Korfhage
Korshage
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Three Mile Island
TMI
Matt Kowalski
Garden City
First responders deserve praise and pay in renewed debate
A reader urges recognition for first responders and argues they should earn pay nearer corporate CEO levels given their 24-7 service and risks. The letter cites a Harvard study showing 1.8 million veterans uninsured and questions VA eligibility changes by the Bush administration, asking why vets are punished to save money.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Harvard Medical School
Lawmakers urged to boost domestic energy and halt bills
Dr Gregory L Schneider and local residents argue energy policy harms US security and economy. They cite reliance on foreign oil, proposed taxes on oil firms, and funding for exploration. They praise Kansas wind projects like Spearville facility with 67 turbines powering about 33,000 homes while calling for balanced energy mix and immediate action on overcrowded schools.
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U.S
Kansas
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Spearville
Kansas City
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Emporia
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