Wichita State on state casino gamble rejected by Sedgwick County
Editorial notes Sedgwick County voters rejected casino gambling 56 to 43 and narrowly opposed slot machines. Wichita Greyhound Park owner will close track rather than seek recount. Sumner County outlook improves for a casino as Sedgwick backs away. Time will tell if statewide gaming brings net benefit or new problems.
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Netroots Nation on the gender divide in blogging
Ellen Goodman notes the netroots movement remains male dominated though half of all blogs are written by women. At Yearly Kos the debate questions whether a new voice equity can emerge as activists contemplate a name change and broader representation.
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Old Home Town 25 Years Ago
Douglas County Commission adopted a 14,390,624 dollar budget after a brief hearing and cut the tax levy by 2.29 mills due to higher property valuations. Lawrence faces a Western Union strike limiting telegraph communication and extreme heat causes health and livestock issues. Deputy Sheriff Sel Ray resigns amid calls for his replacement. Sutton hog sale expects about 100 top buyers and high profits next week.
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Public Forum Letters Critique Media Coverage and Gun Policy
Readers debate media focus on the Shargeya Camel Race Festival and urge reporting of child welfare abuses, while weighing gun control, urban tax hikes, and local infrastructure. Letters recall hometown streets and a policy summary from Journal-World on submitting public forum pieces.
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