Kansas Supreme Court to hear Lawrence smoking ban challenge
The Kansas Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments on whether Lawrence two year old smoking ban across bars restaurants and indoor workplaces is unconstitutional Supporters say it is vague and illegally supersedes state law while city attorneys contend state law allows stricter local ordinances District court rejected the bans challenges and other states have upheld similar bans Garden City meanwhile approved a ban covering restaurants bars private clubs educational facilities and public seating to take effect January 8 2007 with private offices exempt.
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Smoking bans debated by Garden City officials and Lawrence precedent
Garden City officials distinguish local health focused ordinance from Lawrence's worker protection law. Opponents warn of economic harm to businesses, while supporters cite cleaner air and reduced secondhand smoke. Courts will assess constitutional questions as smoking ban movement grows.
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Ramish Defends Popal Amid California Hit And Run Toll
Zargona Ramish described Omeed A Popal as a good person while police say he conducted a bloody California hit and run spree that killed one man and injured more than a dozen. UN chief Annan urged rapid change to enable direct Israel Lebanon talks toward a potential peace cornerstone.
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Telegram Letters to Editor Policy Promotes Signed Submissions
Taalee as The Telegram outlines how readers may submit letters to the editor. Submissions must be signed with writer address and phone, will be confirmed before publication, and may be edited for libel and length. Letters under 500 words. general thank yous allowed. form letters, poems, complaints, or testimonials not printed.
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The passage presents the core clauses of the First Amendment, asserting Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise, or abridging freedom of speech or the press, and the rights to assemble and petition the government.
Conservative plan mirrors UK politics amid Blair drop in polls
Tony Blair returns from Barbados to a Labour slump with 31 percent approval while Conservatives under David Cameron rise to 40 percent. The Tory platform, built as a "contract with Britain," promises civic responsibility and equality but avoids immigration specifics, drawing national debate on security, integration, and leadership.
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War tide shifts as Lamont victory stirs debate
William A. Collins argues that the Iraq war drains support across the U S and prompts a shift in public mood. He cites Lamont's CT Democratic peers, media suppression of war casualties, and fundraising by Lieberman allies as factors in a possible political realignment amid continued war coverage and a rising Hezbollah sentiment in Lebanon.
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