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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 2000
Page
3
The Telegram announces Steve Delaney as editor and publisher and Bill Draper as managing editor with establishment in 1906. It references their roles and contact points at gctelegram.com.
With Florida counting absentee ballots and campaigns trading barbs, the nation watches as Bush and Gore fight over a potential lead and legal challenges. Officials plead for calm while outsiders crowd beaches and the dispute risks eroding public trust if the dispute drags on.
A reader argues for strict paper ballots and warns against Internet voting, claiming security flaws in machines and online systems. The letter cites voter education, turnout, and the Electoral College, ending with a note on current letters as of November 4.
The Buzz tally questions whether states should use new avenues like the Internet to boost election participation. Readers complain about identifying letter writers, discuss a $33 million high school bond that may rise to $40 million, and urge fire marshal involvement for overcrowding while noting a 4,800 vote defeat and the impact of tax timing on results.
After a close election the author critiques post election chaos and partisan divides. She notes shifts in voter demographics and attitudes across income, race, marital status, and location, questioning whether a majority mandate exists and predicting continued gridlock. She closes with a quip about hearing aids.
Kevin L Salter of Garden City thanks supporters and bond committee members for informing the community about the need for a second high school. He argues timing and late opponent ads hurt the campaign while space shortages persist and costs rise.
Duane West defends two school bond options for USD 457, urging the board to choose one and resubmit. Horace Good criticizes gas price collusion in Garden City and urges action with the attorney general, while Debra Bolton praises Capt Stan Wojdylak for youth programs and police publicity efforts.
A reader criticizes Commissioner Jim Wharton for a Telegram statement on November 2 using disrespectful language about the police chief and city manager. The letter argues as a public official he should show courtesy and avoid tacky phrasing while commenting on police department changes.
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