Movement Toward School District Consolidation in Kansas
Senate President Steve Morris urges a new 11 member 2010 Commission to study state forced consolidation of school districts while also examining voluntary mergers and cost saving measures. He notes rural and urban districts alike should be part of the discussion as population declines press tax costs and efficiency. The goal is to streamline costs without harming students or teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Steve Morris
Morris
Kansas
Finney County United Way Campaign Spotlight
A community campaign highlights the Finney County United Way and its 17 supported social service agencies. It explains contributions aid groups like the American Red Cross, Russell Child Development Center, Mexican American Ministries Clinic, Boy Scouts, and the YMCA, all governed by volunteers and aimed at improving local lives.
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Finney County
United Way
American Red Cross
Russell Child Development Center
Mexican-American Ministries Clinic
Boy Scouts of America
YMCA
Telegram letters to editor policy notice
The Telegram outlines letters must be signed with writer address and phone, will be confirmed before publication, and may be edited for libel and length. Thank you notes are general. form letters, poems, complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment text definition of liberties
The prompt quotes a historic statement defining protections in religion speech press assembly and petition. It notes the core clause prohibiting government from infringing rights and outlines the four essential freedoms protected for citizens.
Cops Arrest Old Man in New Orleans Overtime Night
Leonard Pitts critiques the New Orleans police beating of 64 year old Robert Davis during a curfew arrest. He notes the officer on horseback blocking the camera and officers roughing the detainee, while acknowledging post hurricane strain but arguing stress does not excuse misconduct. Davis claims no drinking in 25 years and potential BAC uncertainty. Three officers face battery charges and suspension amid public scrutiny.
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New Orleans
French Quarter
Robert Davis
Associated Press
Davis
CNN
Community development plan sparks Finney County tax debate
A reader voices concern over FCEDC spending, urging restraint on land and building acquisitions for speculative industry relief. They cite a 2001 Interstate 80 town example, question the 1.4 million annual revenue loss and urge downsizing to 400,000 for development and 1 million to cut debt, labeling Fruth guidelines as excessive. The letter warns of long-term costs and urges accountability before Nov. 8 Mountain City election referenced.
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Aomic
Economic Development Corporation
New York
San Francisco
Finney County
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Fruth
Joint Commissioners
Dustry
FCEDC
Messenger
Garden City
Vote for progress and the quarter cent tax plan
Gerald O. Schultz urges Finney County residents to support a quarter cent sales tax for economic development to compete with southwest Kansas communities. He warns growth is a long term investment not immediate gain and urges a yes vote without property cost burden.
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Kansas
Finney County
Gerald O. Schultz
Garden City
Evidence for Creationism in Education Debate
A reader argues that both creationists and evolutionists interpret the same scientific evidence differently. The writer says science should explore all possibilities and that tax dollars support one religion. With a biology degree, they claim scientific evidence favors creationism and name sources like icr.org and answersingenesis.com.
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Icrorg
Answersingenesis
Drdline.com
Past cannot control present and Bennett's remarks
Charley Reese critiques William Bennett as not a true conservative while condemning racialized crime claims. He argues the past cannot control the present and urges truth over political convenience, warning against eroding freedom when race politics rise. He notes FBI crime disparities and defends personal responsibility and equal rights.
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William Bennett
Pat Buchanan
Punch
Bennett
United States
FBI
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Dena Sattler
Doonesbury
Irel
N. Seventh St
Daniel Winn
The
New York Times
Court of Law
Rodney King
Marlon Defillo
Leonard Pitts
Miami Herald
Spitts
Herald.com
Charter Reese
King Features Syndicate
Pbps
Charley Reese
P.O. Box
Orlando
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