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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2002
Page
4
Lawmakers openly weigh ballistic identification to trace guns used in the Washington area killings. Critics warn of government intrusion, while proponents argue faster weapon tracing saves lives amid ongoing terror and public fear.
Montgomery County Police Capt Nancy Demme cited distance and darkness hindering a clear sniper composite. President Bush signed a Congressional resolution authorizing force against Iraq. Dr W Douglas Weaver noted automated defibrillators saved lives when left in public places.
Highlights note key events on October 17 across years including Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga in 1777, RCA creation in 1919, Al Capone’s income tax case in 1931, Einstein’s arrival in the U.S. in 1933, Peron’s coup in 1945, the 1977 Lufthansa hijacking end, Carter’s citizenship bill in 1978, and Mother Teresa’s Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
A local poll finds 61 percent of respondents feel unsafe walking after dark. Voters are asked if they support more funding to hire officers, potentially via higher property or local-option sales taxes. Email comments to the Buzz at gctelegram.com or Fay at 275-2704, Attn BUZZ.
The 2002 Farm Bill COOL rules issued Oct 8 guide voluntary labeling for beef veal lamb pork fish fruits vegetables and peanuts with mandatory rules slated for Sept 30 2004. Opponents urge more study via public comment through 2008 while supporters praise origin labeling as returning value to American farmers.
CBS commentator Andy Rooney’s remarks about women sideline reporters ignite a debate on sexism and free speech. The piece argues Rooney’s vent is a dated personal view, not a threat to women’s sports journalism, and defends reporters like Selena Roberts and Kathleen Parker while noting CBS remains a media platform protected by free expression.
Aptos columnist Don Monkerud analyzes a million dollar pro Israel TV push launched in 100 markets. The piece contrasts Amnesty International’s critical report on Palestinian children casualties with U S policy and calls for a fair, separated path to peace.
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