Kansas Star Casino opens as crowds flock to Mulvane
An editorial notes the first day turnout at Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane with 1050 entering in 45 minutes and 2415 in a few hours. It discusses gambling revenue for the state, concerns about problem gambling, and hopes players enjoyed the experience while supporting state finances.
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Journal-World Letters Policy Guidelines
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words of public interest. Letters may be edited for clarity while viewpoints remain intact. Submitting grants nonexclusive rights to publish copy and distribute. letters must include name, address, and phone number. mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email to letters ljworld.com.
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U.S. weighs limited political role in Iraq as chaos continues
Washington observers note Iraq remains divided by long standing sectarian tensions. Generals Odierno met with Prime Minister Maliki and rivals, urging joint action within Iraq’s constitution while warning against foreign meddling. The discussions highlighted Washington’s cautious mediator role amid ongoing arrests and power struggles.
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Taxpayers should top focus in tax reform warnings
Cal Thomas argues that state and federal governments seek to raise taxes under the guise of essential programs while wasteful spending, such as highway overruns and a busway project, drains budgets. He cites NTU data on water mains, urges outside audits, and advocates slimming government to protect the economy.
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Tribune Media Services
Tree loss fuels public lament in Lawrence letters
In a Christmas forum to the editor Karen and David Brichoux of Lawrence decry Westar’s new proactive tree policy. They lament hundreds of trees removed and many more halved, predicting loss of shade backyard privacy bird life and a changing townscape. They thank photographer Mike Yoder and poet Joyce Kilmer for the juxtaposition in the Journal-World.
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Lawrence
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Amahl and the Night Visitors and the Christmas message
The note discusses Amahl and the Night Visitors as a widely shown piece in support of protesters. It frames the operetta as a Christmas story with a secular critique of wealth disparity. It centers on the Three Wise Men visiting Amahl and his mother, highlighting the mother's aria about hunger.
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Lynn Mensch Anderson
Lawrence
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