Help Emmaus House Weather Holiday Hunger Crisis
Our view urges support as Emmaus House, Finney County’s long time food pantry shelter and emergency services provider faces funding cuts. With three months of operation left on current funds, volunteers appeal for nonperishable food and cash. The piece argues poverty’s toll, calls for continued programs and community action during tough economic times.
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Quotes on charity and recognition from Garden City news
Anonymous online readers question Emmaus House charity screening amid donation drives for the homeless shelter and food pantry. separate piece honors Garden City High School teacher Russ Tidwell as Crystal Apple awardee in today's Crystal Apple Teacher Recognition Program feature.
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Letters Policy Writer Address at Garden City
A reader notes the letters policy section near the editor's desk with an address line reading 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 6784. The fragment indicates the mailing address for submissions and policy guidance.
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History lessons on debt and fiscal restraint in America
The piece argues the Debt Commission's preliminary report flawed for not limiting government and teaching personal responsibility. It cites Paine and Jefferson on limited government, urges periodic re-authorizations, oversight cuts, and a smaller federal workforce. It endorses Tom Cole's 10th Amendment reform and warns against debt’s social cost.
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Banks, Mortgage Mess Slow Recovery and Looming Threats
The economy shows marginal recovery with more jobs in 23 states but remains fragile due to mortgage turmoil. Banks face lawsuits over mortgage backed securities, sloppy record keeping, and improper foreclosure practices. CitiGroup Wells Fargo PNC and JP Morgan Chase cited in suits while foreclosures hinge on proving debt ownership. Regulators confront potential further downturn if banks avoid investigations or unraveling the mess costs more. Martha Carr distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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Election Day Schlunk and the Ballot Roller Coaster
A columnist reflects on voting by mail and the old schlunk lever machines, contrasting easy absentee ballots with the lost passion of in person voting. He recalls Nixon era politicking, laments the absence of zeal, and urges participation in a two party system despite dissatisfaction.
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