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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 2003
Page
4
A Great Bend Tribune column argues rural Kansas must fix life quality issues from parks to housing to healthcare to attract high tech jobs. It says small towns need strong leadership and coordinated regional efforts to compete with cities for skilled workers and economic growth.
Kansas officials under Gov. Kathleen Sebelius push consolidation of the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. Secretary Janet Schalansky says regional administrators will be reduced from 11 to six, aiming to save between 1 and 2 million dollars annually. Critics from Kansas Action for Children warn services may be cut as efficiency rises.
Nada Doumani calls the attack on the Red Cross building in Baghdad inexplicable while survivors recount the chaos and fear. Brandy DeBatte describes fleeing a Crestline wildfire as smoke thickened and electricity failed. Frank Kwan recalls volunteering at his daughter's kindergarten class amid memories of prior trips.
The Telegram invites letters to the editor and provides contact methods including email and fax for reader submissions. It lists the editor’s attention line, a Garden City Kansas mailing address, and extension details for editorial correspondence.
Ed Hammond of Fort Hays State says state lawmakers must restore general tax revenues to higher education as tuition increases and reliance on nonstate funds grow. He notes 2004 general revenues fall short of 2002 levels, with universities absorbing cuts and expanding enrollment while funding promises fade.
El Diario la Prensa halted a Fidel Castro op ed drawing swift criticism from NY papers and media groups. The Daily News later ran the piece, prompting editorials that defend editorial judgment and condemn propaganda. The author questions journalistic ethics and compares the episode to Mussolini era censorship.
The piece honors Paul Bentrup of Deerfield, longtime correspondent from County Kearny, who died October 5 in Lakin. It recalls his humor, shepherding spirit, philanthropy, and role in promoting public radio, local projects, and community life.
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