Strong local emergency response to Pershing Manor fire
A Wednesday fire at Pershing Manor evacuated 55 residents, mostly seniors and special needs adults. No serious injuries, some smoke exposure treated. Garden City agencies, USD 457, Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army, and local businesses coordinated transport, meals, and shelter. The incident showcased the value of emergency services funding and public charitable support, plus effective drills and interagency communication. Residents returned quickly as the all clear was given.
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USD 457
Bers
St. Catherine Hospital
McDonald's
Meals On Wheels
Red Cross
Finney County Sheriff’s Department
Housing Authority
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Services
United Way
Pershing Manor
Alckmin Sees Second Round Chance in Brazil Runoff
Geraldo Alckmin, former governor of Sao Paulo, predicts a strong path to the runoff as Brazil heads to a presidential vote. IntelCenter head Ben Venzke questions whether al Qaeda intended the released material, noting inconsistency with prior releases and a new videotape showing hijackers smiling.
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Geraldo Alckmin
Sao Paulo
Brazil
al-Qaida
Ben Venzke
IntelCenter
Telegram letters policy and submission details
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. Keep under 500 words. thank you notes should be general. Address submissions to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or contact by editor.
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Sue
Fame
N. Seventh St
Garden City
The First Amendment Text Quoted in Brief
A concise restatement of the First Amendment limits on government power. It prohibits establishment of religion, free exercise limits, freedom of speech and press, and peaceful assembly and petition rights. The language frames core civil liberties guaranteed to individuals against governmental actions.
Avoiding the Devil Tactics in Global Discourse
Ellen Goodman argues that framing enemies as evil through religious and moral absolutism fuels conflict. She cites Bush era rhetoric, Islamist extremism, and media figures to show how demonizing opponents narrows dialogue and deepens divides at home and abroad.
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Oston
Hillary Clinton
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Falwell
Hitler
Bill O'Reilly
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Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
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Bill Gates
the Pope
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Prince Charles
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United States
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Bob Jones University
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Devil
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America
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Satan
U.S
Bush
North Korea
Iran
Iraq
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Chavez
National Association of Evangelicals
NAE
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Prince of
Darkness
Hugo Chavez
God
Origin
the Devil
Princeton
Elaine Pagels
Lawrence Wright
Washington
White House
Immigration policy split harms reform hopes and safety
The House pursues an enforcement only approach with a 700 mile fence 2 billion extra border enforcement authority to arrest civil immigration violations and photo ID voting while the Senate backed guest worker and legalization paths. Bush and Frist back the first step risking alienation of moderates.
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Senate
Mexico
Canada
United States
Bill Frist
Bush
George Bush
Texas
Veterans return to KU campus in GI Bill era feature
VFW Magazine cover story highlights four University of Kansas students recently home from Iraq and Afghanistan. It notes veterans’ work ethic and discipline aiding their college transition, with quotes from Dan Parker and Charlie House. Volume cites GI Bill figures and campus attitudes, plus KU plans for a student veteran group and Legion building renovations.
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VFW Magazine
University of Kansas
Iraq
Afghanistan
Josey Heller
Charlie House
Parker
Parker and
House
Veterans Affairs
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Heller
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