Sunflower expansion stirs energy debate in Kansas
In Kansas the Sunflower Electric Power plan to expand its Holcomb coal plant draws cheers and jeers as KDHE weighs an air quality permit. Meanwhile the Kansas Energy Council seeks public input on a comprehensive energy plan addressing biofuels, efficiency, and greenhouse gases through October 19. Public input channels and policy details are listed on the state site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nergy
Kansas
Hays
Sunflower
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
KDHE
Kansas Energy Council
EEC
Kec
Bush Says Surge Works as Troop Reductions Begin
President Bush declares the troop surge is succeeding in Iraq and argues that greater success will permit more American troops to come home. He addressed the nation outlining planned reductions and timeline for withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Iraq
Telegram invites signed letters to editor for publication
The Telegram welcomes letters to the editor signed with writer address and phone. all letters confirmed before publication and subject to editing for libel and length. Keep letters under 500 words. thank you letters should be general. Send by email, fax, phone, or mail to the provided Gar City Kansas address.
First Amendment text excerpt summary card
The excerpt presents the First Amendment provisions protecting religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. It states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment or prohibiting free exercise, ensuring peaceful assembly and redress of grievances to the government.
East Lake proves poverty can be fought by mixing incomes
The East Lake redevelopment turns a high crime, welfare heavy, 1960s housing zone into a mixed income community. Crime fell sharply from 1996 levels, math test pass rates rose, and welfare reliance dropped. The project blends market and subsidized rents, requires criminal background checks, and includes a charter school and First Tee program. The approach centers on integrating poor residents into middle income life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlanta
Hell
East Lake Meadows
Little Vietnam
Carter
Secret
Carol Naughton
Naughton
East Lake Foundation
East Lake
New East Lake
Tom Cousins
Cousins
New York Times
Atlanta
Eastlakefoundation.org
Bush era Iraq policy undercut by rhetoric and muddle
Charley Reese criticizes the Bush administration and congressional talking points on Iraq. He argues the GAO and military reports won't shift policy, cites Fallujah's danger, sectarianism, and Sunni militias, and urges Congress to cut war funding or risk years of casualties. He accuses officials of deception and warns generals act to suit the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Accountability Office
Iraq
David Petraeus
Bush
Charles Boustany
Louisiana
CNN
Wolf Blitzer
Baghdad
Congress
Fallujah
Blitzer
Boustany
Sheik
Salim
al-Anbar
Anbar
al-Qaida
United States
Opposition to city animal control plan and shelter funding
A reader criticizes a proposed animal control ordinance backed by officials and a Humane Society influence group. The letter questions the need for dog chips, cites pet license fees, asks why cats and other exotics aren’t covered, opposes county burden for a city shelter, and urges accountability and value for taxpayer money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
County Commission
Finney County
Garden City
Better ways to store water for droughts and floods
Lloyd D Wiersma argues for extensive groundwater subsoiling and both underground reservoirs and above ground dams across all watersheds. He warns that a statewide goal to prevent water leaving the state requires planning for dry and wet years and storing runoff now for use later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd D. Wiersma
Wamego
Local air study questioned over Garden City air link
Garden City resident Joslyn Dewey criticizes a local air studies conclusion that Dallas is the preferred destination, noting ongoing access and $104 fares to Kansas City and asking who was polled to determine the study outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Kansas City
Dallas
Joslyn Dewey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denaswgcieregram.com
BUC Bt
Doonesbury
Ake Genoci
Reve
Phon
City
Cag
East Lake Golf Club
Leonard Pitts
Spitts
Miamiherald.com
Miami
Charley Reese
P.O. Box
Orlando
King Features Syndicate
Antara A
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!