Garden City salutes returning Kansas National Guard heroes
Kansas National Guard members Sgt. Stacy Gonzales Spc. Robert Ortiz and Spc. Randy Henry of Garden City and Sgt 1st Class Bill Witzke of Holcomb recently came home from Iraq to joyful reunions Their stories included roadside bombs and IEDs and two local soldiers Clint Upchurch and Travis Bachman were killed in Iraq They described care packages letters and home comforts that buoyed them as they resume civilian life while remaining available for call up by the president We salute their service and safety for now
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Garden City
Kansas National Guard
Stacy Gonzales
Robert Ortiz
Randy Henry
Bill Witzke
Holcomb
Iraq
U.S
Clint Upchurch
Travis Bachman
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Tashee Lok The Telegram Letters Policy
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First Amendment text century landmark declaration
The First Amendment limits the power of Congress by prohibiting establishment of religion and protecting free exercise speech press and assembly. It also guards petitioning the government for redress of grievances. This foundational clause anchors secular governance and individual rights in the United States.
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Kansas gambling future hinges on Supreme Court ruling
Kansas may see new state owned resort casinos and slots at tracks within years if the Kansas Supreme Court upholds a 2004 law. The court must decide constitutionality after Gov. Sebelius backed and AG Morrison challenged the measure. The outcome, timing, and legislative response remain uncertain amid political hurdles and voter sentiment.
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Gun control debate in US echoed with gun death rates
A column argues Americas high gun death rate compared with Japan and Britain, critiques frontier mythology and constitutional entitlements, cites Virginia and Australia as contrasts, and discusses licensing, private ownership, and potential reforms. It notes local bank robberies with no violence and names William A. Collins.
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Family of Farmers Has Eyes for Potatoes
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