Reflecting on gratitude and unity across Kansas communities
Duane West recalls a personal day of gratitude in Kansas, acknowledging health care, independence, farmers, and modern communication. He notes travel from Wichita to Prairie Village, praises education and media literacy, and emphasizes family and civic ties as essential to better tomorrows.
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New Era Begins as St Catherine Hospital Adds Inpatient Tower
The blessing ceremony by Bishop Ronald M. Gilmore marks the start of a $36 million expansion at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, the last phase of a regional health plan begun in 1996. The project includes an inpatient tower, power plant, operating room expansion, new loading docks, and other facilities aimed at improving care and boosting the local economy. Dennis Mesa, former mayor and hospital board member, calls it the most significant building project in decades, signaling broad community change.
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Mesa
Marines claim Kandahar outpost as new foothold
Marine Gen James Mattis states the Marines have landed and now control an outpost in Kandahar region. Congress voices strong opposition to cloning human embryos, with Rep Chris Smith and Rep Jim Greenwood warning against banning research while opposing cloning.
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James Mattis
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Chris Smith
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Senate
Thought for the Day Tidiness virtue echoed by Dame Freya Stark
A reflective quotation from Dame Freya Stark, British explorer and writer, noting that tidiness is a virtue not easily enjoyed, with her life spanning from 1893 to 1993.
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November 27 historical highlights remembered
On November 27, 1901 the U S Army War College was established in Washington D C New York’s Pennsylvania Station opened in 1910 during World War II Toulon’s French navy scuttled ships to avoid Nazi capture In 1945 George C Marshall was named envoy to China Eugene O’Neill died in 1953 Pope Paul VI was wounded in 1970 Ford confirmed as vice president in 1973
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Toulon
George C. Marshall
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China
Eugene O’neill
Boston
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Philippines
Manila
Senate
Gerald R. Ford
Spiro T. Agnew
Draft idea mirrors war era calls for universal service
A Washington conference debates a new draft for a modern war, proposing universal registration for 18 to 24 year olds with service options in the military domestic security or community work. Advocates cite WWII and Korea lessons while cautions warn against rapid revival and emphasize study of needs and alternatives.
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Charles Moskos
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Harold Ford
Tom Osborne
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Lew Brodsky
Selective Service System
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