Snobs and the Augusta National Controversy
Draper argues private clubs may set rules including excluding women, defends Augusta National's stance against NCWO pressure, and critiques public misunderstanding of golf access while predicting eventual policy change and industry backlash. He notes personal cost of a season pass and laments media hype.
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Augusta National Golf Club
Free World
Augusta National
Augusta
Allister McKenzie
Bobby Jones
Garden City
Georgia-South Carolina
National Council of Women’s Organizations
NCWO
Telegram People Informing People Editors in 1906 Era
Established 1906 on telegram network. Steve Delaney and Bill Draper lead the staff with Delaney and Draper listed on gctelegram.com. Editor and Publisher are noted along with Managing Editor roles in a brief company bio.
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Draper
Kansas AG candidate Phill Kline under fire over FEC fine
The Parsons Sun reports ongoing Republican critique of Phill Kline of the Kansas City area for failing to disclose a May 2000 FEC fine of 8100 tied to 72000 in last minute contributions. Voters question his fitness and transparency amid prior lapses and disclosure refusals.
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Federal Election Commission
Congress
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Parsons Sun
Iraq Accepts UN Inspectors Return Amid Tense U N Debate
Iraqi Foreign Affairs Minister Naji Sabri informs U N Secretary General Kofi Annan of Iraq’s decision to permit the return of U N weapons inspectors without conditions. A White House statement argues the move is a tactical step likely to fail under Security Council scrutiny. Separately, Jack Welch says divorce proceedings won’t derail his commitment to GE and its staff.
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Republic of Iraq
United Nations
Iraq
Naji Sabri
U.N
Kofi Annan
U.N. Security Council
White House
General Electric
Jack Welch
History Highlights for September 17
Today marks the 260th day of 2002 with 105 days remaining. Notable events include the 1787 signing of the U S Constitution in Philadelphia, the 1862 Antietam battle in Maryland, the 1920 formation of the American Professional Football Association, the 1939 Soviet invasion of Poland, and the 1947 swearing in of James V. Forrestal as first Secretary of Defense.
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United States
Philadelphia
Maryland
Antietam
American Professional Football Association
National Football League
Canton
Ohio
Soviet Union
Poland
James V. Forrestal
America
Question on pre emptive strike against Saddam Hussein
Readers are asked to vote or comment by email on a debate about pre emptive action to topple Saddam Hussein. The item notes contact method via the Gazette Telegram newsroom email and invites reader participation.
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Saddam Hussein
A campaign to savor not scorn in midterm races
The author laments voter apathy and money in campaigns while praising competitive races and rising candidate quality. Mitt Romney leads a strong Massachusetts gubernatorial field with four Democratic contenders Shannon O’Brien Tom Birmingham Warren Tolman and Robert Reich each bringing reform credentials. Charlie Cook's tossup view notes eight Senate contests and 11 governors races as too close to call.
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Yasser Arafat
Massachusetts
Mitt Romney
George
Michigan
Lenore
Senate
Salt Lake City
Romney
Shannon O’brien
Bay
Yale
Tom Birmingham
Warren Tolman
Beacon Hill
Robert Reich
U.S. Labor
Charlie Cook
From a City of Prejudice to a Call for Education
A Telegram column recounts reflections on race and prejudice from Verlon Burton’s funeral in Santa Ana, the use of the term wetback by Chicanos, and a personal stance against racist assumptions. It notes a reader letter criticizing a local father’s prejudice, a political plea to back Sonny Rundell, and warnings to Shallenburger about education and immigration issues in Kansas. Readers are urged to reject stupid notions and support education for all children.
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Johnny
United States Army Infantry
Verlon
Second Baptist Church
Santa Ana
Verlon Burton
Mona
Sonny Rundell
Shallenburger
Rundell
State Board of Education
Connie Morris
Kansas
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