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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 2002
Page
4
Viewpoints argue that Kathleen Sebelius faces a mammoth Kansas budget crisis and GOP lawmakers fear blame for past fiscal decisions. The piece notes Republican governance from 1994 to 2002 and predicts renewed attacks while Sebelius is urged to present a shared sacrifice budget plan.
President Bush signs the Homeland Security Act and names Tom Ridge as head, pledging a unified, effective response to threats on U.S. soil. Haider retracts a stepping down claim amid Austria's far right backlashes. Polly Armour notes turkeys at her organic farm face a pre Thanksgiving day slaughter while Humane Society urges consumer choice away from factory farms.
Highlights note November 26 as 330th day of 2002 with 35 days left. It recalls Roosevelt ordering nationwide gasoline rationing in 1942, and events from 1825 Union College fraternity formation to Casablanca premiere, Rohna tragedy in 1943, India’s republic constitution in 1949, China’s 1950 Korean counteroffensive, France’s 1965 satellite launch, and 1986 Tower Commission appointment.
A Buzz poll shows many respondents plan most holiday shopping in Garden City. The following options ask when they will shop, including right after Thanksgiving, closer to Christmas, or spreading it between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Dozens of governors face larger deficits as revenues fall and costs for Medicaid rise. Calls grow for restoring taxes and federal revenue sharing while warnings come from budget analysts about across the board cuts and service reductions. The piece critiques federal inaction and highlights political blame over homeland security funding.
Nebraska celebrates twenty years of Initiative 300, the anti corporate farming law. Supporters like Chuck Hassebrook and John Hansen credit I 300 with keeping farming local, boosting Nebraska’s ranks in crops and livestock, and shielding farmers from corporate consolidation. Research cited shows mixed regional welfare impacts but highlights stronger farm economies in anti corporate farming states.
A Garden City writer reflects on gratitude amid life changes including a new job near his two daughters, appreciation for readers like Shirley Barker, and lessons learned during 38 months in Southwest Kansas. He lists personal growth, financial cautions, and hopes as he prepares a Thanksgiving meal and future steps.
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