Boot Hill Casino Revenue Reaches 24.2 Million in Dodge City
In western Kansas gamblers have boosted Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City with 24.2 million dollars in revenue since opening. State lottery officials project the casino to reach its 39.7 million dollar first year goal.
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Western Kansas casino debate on SWKTalk
Discussion questions the benefits of casino gambling for western Kansas with focus on state revenue and local impact. Boot Hill Casino draws about 60 000 visitors monthly while critics warn tourism benefits may be limited and local retailers see muted or negative sales despite state gains. Potential regional economic toll noted with regional merchants losing at least 24.2 million dollars.
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Living Well: plan can help eating right at restaurants
Quotes highlight how dining out often raises calories and costs. Linda Beech urges a plan for healthier choices at eateries. A Somali community leader Abdulkadir Mohamed discusses the need to bury locals locally and the challenge of moving.
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Telegram Letters To Editor Policy And Contact Details
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words and requires the writer name address and phone. Letters are edited for libel and length and confirmed before publication. Send to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or via www gctelegram com.
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Rump majority shows strain as Obama Democrats misread mandate
Rich Lowry argues the Obama era politics bred a rump majority due to lost independents and center frustration. He contends liberals overreached, grew embattled, and alienated the public, failing to convert expanded power into lasting realignment.
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Remembering King's Dream at Lincoln Memorial rally
The author recalls the 1963 civil rights protest at the Lincoln Memorial, noting tense expectations in Washington, the massive, peaceful gathering, and the sense that unity and humanity prevailed. He describes reporters' uncertainty, the hopeful mood, and the enduring lesson to fear less what others believe or love.
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New sport in pounding Obama mocks religion and race
A Durst cartoon column ridicules U S political discourse around President Obama. It lampoons critics who label him Muslim or black, insults religious leaders, and mocks media and public figures who spread misinformation. Durst notes the distortion and prejudice in public debates.
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