Lottery expansion gains swift Senate approval in Kansas
The Kansas Senate approved first reading of lottery expansion with broad support. Proponents seek to link casino and slot machine plans to gambling bills, aiming to boost state revenue from about 67 million this year. Critics warn of crime and family fallout, while supporters push for funds for education and development.
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Gaza calm or collapse voice from Hamas leader Haniyeh
In Gaza Ismail Haniyeh urged a total halt to internal violence describing the past days as costly with bloodshed and warning that without calm, accountability will fall on all. Australian PM John Howard urged clean coal and nuclear power amid a study forecast of Sydney averaging a 9 degree rise over 65 years with severe consequences.
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Telegram letters policy and submission details
The Telegram accepts signed letters with full contact information and confirms before publication. Letters must be under 500 words and may be edited for libel and length. General thank yous, poems, and certain ads will not be printed. submissions via email fax or mail to the Garden City Kansas address are provided.
Constitutional Text on Religion Press and Assembly
A sequence of constitutional guarantees declares that the government shall not establish a religion, shall not prohibit free exercise, and shall protect freedom of speech and the press along with the right to peaceably assemble and petition for redress of grievances.
Aging protesters’ antiwar creed linked to Vietnam failures
The author denounces aging antiwar demonstrators for repeating mistakes of the Vietnam era. They critique Hollywood figures and political naivete, arguing that mere intentions do not defeat evil. The piece urges strength and responsibility to confront terrorism and defend freedom.
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Smoking Ban Sparks Letters on Rights and Public Health
A reader letter condemns smoking in public spaces as a violation of non-smokers' rights and praises a city smoking ban. The writer conflicts with bilingual and other issues, notes personal hardship from secondhand smoke, and argues for outside smoking and public health protections. They reference smoking restrictions, federal wage action, and political context.
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Things to Ponder and Puzzling Questions
A stream of humorous ponderings and ironic queries about life, language, and society. It covers daily observations from toilets to travel, with a dash of political and social statistics including Kansas lawmakers and national demographics.
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