Halloween Safety Tips From Our View
Parents and children anticipate trick or treat on Friday night while communities prepare for a safe celebration. Local police and sheriff offices plan extra patrols and offer candy inspection, porch light checks, reflective gear, and flashlights to protect youngsters as holiday plans continue toward Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Fire quote and brave survivors referenced in two fires and a sniper case
A California resident recalls firefighting efforts stopping a hill fire at a shelter with his family and pets. An Iraqi policeman praises defiance after surviving a car bombing near a police station in Sadr City. A Washington hospital doctor notes a 13 year old shooter victim who survived the sniper spree.
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Apple Valley
Calif
Rick Gentry
Gail
Thumper
Abeel Muteb
Sadr City
Good Lord
Martin Eichelberger
Children’s Hospital
Washington
Ivan Brown
Washington, D.C
Telegram Feedback Contact Details
The Telegram lists ways to send feedback by email fax and phone and provides Attn Editor and mailing address at 310 N. Leve St Garden City Kansas 67846.
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Getelegram.com
Sia
N. Leve
St., Garden City
First Amendment Text Fragment Reference
The fragment cites core First Amendment rights including religion speech press assembly and petition for redress of grievances. It references prohibitions on government action that would limit free exercise and expression and the right to assemble peacefully.
Five strikes and you’re out for beef and pork checkoffs
Alan Guebert argues federal courts have consistently rejected the government’s “government speech” defense for mandatory beef and pork checkoffs. Despite losses, the programs remain in force with millions in producer dollars, funded by USDA appeals and ongoing collections.
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Sox
U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Departments of Justice and Agriculture
Justice
USDA
Rusty Gates
U.S. Supreme Court
Campaign For Family Farms
Susan Stokes
Farmer Legal Action Group
Supreme Court
Sixth Circuit
Pacer
Ca6
Uscourts
Pursuit of Happiness in Time of War Inspires Liberty
Kathleen Parker reviews Carl Cannon’s The Pursuit of Happiness in Times of War, arguing the book links the 1776 ideal to U.S. policy across wars. It contends freedom and purpose bolster resolve, and that pursuing happiness is an act of defiance against tyranny.
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Disney World
Carl Cannon
White House
The
National Journal
Bush
Weber Grill
Cannon
Thomas Jefferson
America
Kid Shelleen
Lee Marvin
Cat Ballou
U.S
Afghanistan
Iraq
Advocate urges focus on teaching over email complaints
A Roatan reader defends school districts and staff amid emails labeled as junk. They praise Mrs. Bascue, praising her first grade, urge Telegram to stop naming names and question monitoring reporters' own emails. The letter argues for focusing on teaching and student learning rather than internal email scrutiny.
Missing Madonna statue prompts reward for clue
Six years ago Victor Ornelas Elementary School staff donated a flag pole and flag in memory of a son, Buddy, who died in a plane crash. A two-foot gray concrete Madonna statue given for Mother's Day was stolen two weeks ago. a $25 reward is offered for information. Call 276-8172.
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Victor Ornelas
Buddy
Joyce
Garden City faces loss as PGA pro Parker may leave
Dean H Parker of Derby writes about his concerns over Garden City downsizing PGA pro Paul Parker after 19 years at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. He argues the public benefits of Parker’s service outweigh a 7 to 10 percent budget cut and questions the city’s budgeting and decision making.
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Paul Parker
Garden City
Midwest
Buffalo Dunes
Paul
Southwest Kansas
PGA
Dean H. Parker
Derby
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