Wichita approves partial public smoking ban in bars and youth venues
Wichita City Council passes a restricted smoking ordinance banning smoking in businesses serving those under 18 effective September 2. Adults only venues may remain exempt with a $250 fee and warning signs. Critics say it falls short of comprehensive protection seen in Garden City and signals a cautious stance for statewide action.
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Clinton avoids decision tonight after long campaign
Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton says the question now is where the party goes next and she will not make any decisions tonight after a long campaign. The remarks emphasize careful consideration of the party's path and future strategy.
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Telegram invites signed letters to editor detail
The Telegram encourages letters to the editor signed with writer address and phone number. Letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Keep letters under 500 words. thank you letters should be general. Form letters and ads will not be printed.
Pfleger comments spark church politics and pizza links
Cal Thomas critiqued Pfleger's minstrel show remark aimed at Hillary Clinton and noted Pfleger's past Obama support. The column questions Obama's ties to far-left figures, discusses Obama's Trinity resignation, IRS probes Trinity United Church of Christ for politics, and urges church discipline for Pfleger and Wright while urging clarity from Obama.
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Hillary Clinton
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Wright
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Clinton
Charles Grassley
Iowa
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Internal Revenue Service
Trinity
IRS
Francis George
Pope Benedict XVI
Bush aides bemused by Scott McClellan memoir
The piece notes George W. Bush and his aides including Karl Rove Ari Fleischer Dana Perino and Dan Bartlett reacting to Scott McClellans memoir What Happened Inside the Bush White House and Washingtons Culture of Deception McClellan argues the administration used propaganda to sell the Iraq war and questions the presidents candor The column cites Fox News ratings and media bias while urging readers to judge McClellans claims against public discourse and election implications.
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Karl Rove
Ari Fleischer
Flack
Dana Perino
Dan Bartlett
Scott McClellan
Iraq
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Washington
McClellan
Bush
Scott
Rove
Fox News
Senti
White House
National Press Corps
John McCain
Barack Obama
Obama
Recollections by Ron Isham Remembrances From a Garden City Pioneer
Ron Isham recalls early life in Kansas with anecdotes about childhood meals at home, black and white TV with colored screen, a slow bicycle, a 50 cent pizza, a party line phone, and delivering newspapers for 7 cents a copy. He notes his media ties and invites readers to share memories.
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Kansas
KIAL
Kwer Radio
Juli
Gibson, Mancini and Carmichael Architects
Jarrod
Justin
Dad Isham
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