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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2002
Page
4
The piece recalls the clean sky after a crisis in western Kansas, citizens sheltering travelers, donating blood, and supporting those in need. It notes national debates on Iraq and homeland security, urging steady patriotism, vigilance, and adherence to founding principles as Americans prove their resolve.
Barbara Minervino and Hamilton Peterson recall losses from September 11 and United Flight 93 as silence marks the moment. Terry McAuliffe cites Florida primary chaos with early voting machine failures and turnout problems.
On Wednesday September 11 the 26th day of 2002 marks the date. The history note recalls the 2001 terror attacks with details of the World Trade Center collapse the Pentagon crash and the Pennsylvania flight. It also lists Hamilton appointment in 1789 the Lake Champlain victory in 1814 Boulder Dam dedication in 1936 and Lindberghs 1941 remarks.
Unclear comments arise from a proposal by Connie Morris for denying illegal immigrant children schooling. The unopposed State Board candidate stirs debate as readers are urged to vote or comment via theBuzz at gctelegram.com.
A nostalgic account traces the 1940s birth of ENIAC by John Mauchly and Prosper Eckert, the 1951 UNIVAC debut for the U S Census Bureau, and the rise of IBM as a rival, then moves through personal encounters with the information age from the 1960s to today.
Donald Kaul criticizes major league baseball owners and the Masters Golf tournament dispute over Augusta National’s exclusion of women. He notes public apathy toward strikes, compares it to long-standing color and gender barriers, and argues for women’s inclusion in prestigious clubs and leadership roles. He highlights Citigroup, IBM, and Coca-Cola as sponsors pressured to address policy.
Chuck Pingel of St Peters Missouri recounts landing in Garden City on September 11 2001 and praises local hospitality. He recalls Central Plains Aviation staff providing information and travelers receiving motel rooms rides meals and lodging from townspeople who opened their homes and offered transportation. The experience reinforced his belief in America and gratitude for Garden City residents.
Frederick Rick Joyce recounts surviving the 9 11 attacks and thanks Garden City for its kindness. He notes flying from Washington D C to Los Angeles and meeting generous locals, hotel staff, and Marienski's Lounge patrons who helped him amid the tragedy.
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