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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 2002
Page
4
The piece argues for turnout on Election Day stressing that voters shape government more than polls or endorsements. It notes turnout lags, notes a state budget crisis, and urges schools to teach civic duty to grow future participation among eligible voters.
President Bush underscores the need for new voices in the United States Senate while noting Walter Mondale’s prior tenure from 1964 to 1976 and highlighting Norm Coleman as Minnesota’s future. A 7.9 Alaska quake shocks residents with trees cracking and doors rattling, described by Jay Capps. An Italian funeral letter from children expresses lasting friendship and remembrance to the departed earthquake victims.
Key past events on this date include Eisenhower’s 1952 presidential victory over Adlai Stevenson, Lincoln’s 1842 marriage, Tutankhamen tomb discovery in 1922, El Alamein victory in 1942, the 1979 Iran hostage crisis start, Reagan’s 1980 win, the 1987 Lisa Steinberg case, and Rabin’s 1995 assassination in Jerusalem.
Community members discuss whether public incentives like sales tax reimbursements should be offered to attract retailers to Garden City. A public comment option via email at thebuzz@gctelegram.com is provided for input.
A discussion on how small margins shape U.S. elections cites Lyndon B. Johnson, James Rhodes and John F Kennedy examples to show that even with millions voting, a single vote per precinct can matter. It explains primary and general elections and urges citizen participation and integrity.
A reader critiques The Garden City Telegram editorial staff and Mr. Riggs for bias and weak reasoning in the Sept 24 piece. The letter author notes Telegram verified the letter before printing and responds to John Dailey’s Oct 23 column Home, home on the range.
Sisters Henkle and Everett allege The Garden City Telegram favors Democrat Chris Biggs in the Kansas Attorney General race. They say the paper forgot its commitment to fair reporting, while the writer disputes their claims and notes the Telegram has not admitted such a pledge.
The piece examines how Republican strategies to court Hispanic voters have evolved since the 1990s. It notes Prop 187 and anti immigration rhetoric hurt GOP with Latinos, cites Dole’s 1996 losses, Bush’s 2000 approach, and current spending on Spanish language ads. It highlights New York, Texas, Florida, and California as contests shaping future Hispanic voting.
A Garden City Community College production marks 25 years since the original South Pacific. Director Doral Mancini highlights authenticity and wartime themes while recalling memories of WWII veterans and former cast members from Clinton, Manhattan, Sublette, and Garden City. The revival draws sell-out crowds as history returns to the stage.
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