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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 2000
Page
4
Steve Delaney and Bill Draper are referenced with an Established 1906 Telegram designation. The fragment notes a historic or organizational tag, suggesting a long-standing telegram or company line connected to the two individuals.
Our View criticizes a $33 million USD 457 bond proposal to create two high schools, noting county and city votes split 3-2 against endorsements. It urges undecided voters to focus on substance and direct outreach rather than official proclamations, arguing facilities costs justify clear explanation.
Garrett Ridder, 16, Leoti, asks readers to weigh how communities grow trade areas versus cities, funding growth, and whether spending or taxes drive prosperity. He links growth to family-like dynamics and argues abortion is murder, urging Respect Life Month actions and public action to stop abortions.
On October 19 a series of historical events is noted including Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown in 1781, Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow beginning in 1812, Jubal Early attacks Cedar Creek in 1864, Navy allowing black women into WAVE in 1944, UN forces entering Pyongyang in 1950, Truman ending the war with Germany in 1951, an embargo on Cuba in 1960, Schleyer’s body found in 1977, Concorde’s first NYC landing in 1977, and a 1987 Dow drop. Thought for Today by Bertrand Russell reflects on love knowledge and pity.
A reader warns that EPA actions under the Clean Water Act threaten private farm ponds and rural lands. He recalls family terraces and ponds built to curb erosion and conserve water, threatening to drain or dam them if federal scrutiny expands. He links distrust in science and policy to broader debates on GMOs and land stewardship.
A writer admits judgmental error about Arkansas CHIP funds after learning the state expanded Medicaid and created AR Kids First. He credits Ray Hanley and Amy Rossi for their work improving access and care for uninsured children, acknowledging past misperceptions and offering a public apology.
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