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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 2012
Page
4
Our View argues government efforts should curb sugary soda consumption and also address alcohol. Health experts warn Americans derive excess calories from sodas, prompting public campaigns and NYC’s record sized soda ban, but coverage leaves calorie concerns about other drinks underplayed.
An editorial advocates including alcoholic beverages in calorie labeling to help consumers compare drink calories with soda. It notes a CDC finding that alcohol contributes about 5 percent of adult calories, similar to 6 percent from sugary drinks, and argues current plans to exempt alcohol from labeling are illogical. It urges educational campaigns and consistent labeling to avoid misleading safety assumptions.
Online remarks selected by editors react to Finney County contemplating a new social media program. One reader recalls long hours and low pay in the past, noting fond memories and lifelong friends. The piece also features Peggy Phipps recalling her service in the Women's Army Corps during World War II.
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with writer address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Letters must be 500 words or less. general thanks are preferred. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed.
David Frum criticizes the Republican Party as led by cowards and dominated by a conservative entertainment complex. He argues the base is largely Southern and white, with demagogues who manipulate fear, while exceptions like Peggy Noonan offer cautious critique. Email contact included.
Gwyneth Mellinger argues the 2012 election left Kansas insulated from national trends. She notes Democratic White House victory, Republican limits in Senate and state policy in health care, abortion, marriage, and marijuana. The piece urges Kansans to engage in national policy debates rather than view themselves as outside the mainstream.
Emmy Award winner Bob Franken analyzes the GOP pivot from anti immigrant and anti minority messaging toward broader appeal. He notes the party’s historic strategies and the risk of obsolescence without genuine reform, urging reason over rigid ideology to avoid national decline.
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