Global views on post-Soviet influence and Western ties
A collection of editorials notes Georgia shifts away from Moscow as Saakashvili seeks Western support, while CIS states pursue independent paths and oil deals with the United States and Britain. London urges civil partnerships for gays, reaffirming couples' rights without weakening marriage. Italy's EU pact seen amid sovereign concerns. Denmark critiques Guantanamo detention and calls for rule of law and due process in wartime arrests.
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Sueddeutsche Zeitung
Munich
Germany
Soviet Union
Moscow
Georgia
Michail Saakashvili
United States
Brussels
Washington
Central Asia
Caucasus
European Union
Commonwealth of Independent States
Caspian Sea
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
Azerbijan
America
Britain
Russia
Kyrgyzstan
Berlingske Tidende
Copenhagen
Denmark
Guantanamo
Afghanistan
Iraq
Telegram invites reader feedback for The Pulse Reader Forum
The Telegram invites comments from readers via email fax or phone and directs submissions to the editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas with extension 201 for Attn Editor feedback.
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
First Amendment text excerpt on religious liberty and rights
The statement outlines Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, nor abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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Congress
Family Table Grows Across Generations at Thanksgiving
Ellen Goodman reflects on a four generation Thanksgiving as a family expands beyond traditional bounds. She notes new roles and diverse bonds, from marriages across faiths to same sex partners and adoptions, all redefining who belongs at the table. The piece ends with the idea that a family is made by making room.
Quiet Hero of Nasiriyah Remains Focused Marine
Cpl. Will Bachmann a 22 year old Marine from Belvidere New Jersey describes the Nasiriyah battle on March 23 when his unit secured two bridges despite heavy fire. He helped lift wounded from a burning track and says he does not seek glory or speculate about outcomes.
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Cpl
Will Bachmann
Belvidere
N.J
Bachmann
Camp Lejeune
Afghanistan
Iraq
Nasiriyah
Jessica Lynch
America
United States
Dragnet
Sgt
Joe Friday
Marine Corps
507Th
Lynch
Charlie Company
Leaving Garden City for a Flagstaff job note
A writer recounts leaving Garden City for a new role in Flagstaff Arizona while reflecting on community ties in Kansas. She clashes with Connie Morris over English immersion proposals, praises local bilingual programs and notes the challenge of saying goodbye to familiar faces and stories.
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Garden City
Flagstaff, Ariz
Memorial Stadium
Garden City Community College
Flagstaff
Phoenix
Arizona
Kansas State Board of Education
Connie Morris
Roy Cessna
Morris
Buffalo Jones
Janie Perkins
Linda Trujillo
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