Garden City eyes Main Street program amid funding questions
Garden City officials pursue a Main Street strategy to revitalize downtown, studying Kansas examples in Hutchinson, Emporia, Manhattan, and El Dorado. Budgets and city support vary, with Emporia at 30,000 dollars and Manhattan at 5,000 dollars, while Home Depot incentives spark debate about public funds guiding reinvestment and coalition unity.
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Telegram
Scott Aldis-Wilson
Kansas
el Dorado
Emporia
City of
Manhattan
Home Depot
Main Street
Downtown Vision Committee
Voters urged to choose conscience over Schwarzenegger bid
Arianna Huffington quits the California recall race urging voters to avoid electing Schwarzenegger. Sen John McCain notes the do not call list hearings add complexity to simple choices. Erin Porter aids Wright brothers centennial planning at the Wright Brothers National Memorial, saying Wilbur and Orville seem to watch over the park.
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Arianna Huffington
California
John McCain
R-Ariz
Senate Commerce Committee
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Erin Porter
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National Park Service
Park Service
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Finney County Commission Center Addresses
The notice lists writing addresses for county and city government offices in Garden City Kansas. Finney County Administrative Center at 311 N Ninth St and City Administrative Center at 301 N Eighth St are provided for correspondence. Potential readers should use the correct office for their notices or inquiries.
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Finney County Commission
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Garden City
Garden City Commission City
Eighth St
Telegram Editor Welcomes Feedback and Contact Details
The Telegram invites reader feedback by email at gctelegram.com or by phone at (620) 275-2704 Ext. 201. Mail can be sent to Attn. Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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Freedom of Religion and Speech Protected in Rights Text
A historic passage underscores core constitutional guarantees prohibiting government infringement on religious exercise and free expression. It asserts members of the public may assemble, petition, and seek redress of grievances without restraint or suppression.
Bush’s Iraq policy sparks criticism and doubt
Columnist Donald Kaul critiques the White House shift on Iraq policy. He notes the president’s tough talk about unity with allies, questions the willingness of others to join, and warns that the United States remains in sole control over reconstruction and budget decisions. Kaul recalls past UN skepticism and compares the current stance to past failed multiparty efforts.
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Tom DeLay
Lyndon Johnson
Rosy
Bush
Eberhard Landschneider
German Institute For Foreign Affairs
United States
George Bush
Saddam
Dean's E Reform reshapes Democratic fund raising edge
Dean's online fundraising surge places him ahead of Kerry and reshapes campaign finance by enabling mass small donations, reducing costs, and challenging the traditional reliance on big donors and TV advertising. The Internet enables grass roots mobilization in Iowa New Hampshire and South Carolina while lowering entry barriers for ongoing contributions. Dick Morris notes this shift and invites further discussion on reform efficacy.
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Howard Dean
Dean
Democratic Party
Terry McAuliffe
Democratic National Committee
John Kerry
Iowa
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Lincoln
Family battle with cancer shared in Kansas community
A message from a Hays Garden City family details Jean L. Kish facing cancer at KU Medical Center with support from grandson Mitchell Braun. The letter explains caregiving plans, seeks oncology care in Hays, and invites prayers and encouragement while noting homes and rentals in Hays and Garden City.
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Jean L. (Dubbs) Kish
Jean Kish
Mitchell Braun
University of Kansas Hospital
Kumed
Mitchell
Granma
Hays
Garden City
Kamed
Kumed Center
Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City
Rejuvenate downtown: curb Main Street decline
Allen Joy argues downtown is stifled by high taxes and over-regulation on Main Street while outlying areas lure firms with tax breaks. He urges openings that cater to men, longer hours, and equal rules to attract business, restore traffic flow, and revitalize commerce.
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Main Street
Allen Joy
Garden City
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