Editorial affirms Kansas lawmakers resist expanding gambling
The editorial praises legislators for defeating attempts to expand gambling including a tie vote on letting the Kansas Lottery run games at racetracks. It argues racetracks’ struggles and bankruptcies do not justify slot machines or casinos, warning of broader societal and criminal harms. The piece contends Kansas should remain out of the gambling craze. John D. Montgomery.
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Missouri
Iines
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Tiger Woods Wins Masters Symbol Of Unity
Guest editorial praises Eldrick Tiger Woods for winning the U S Masters as a historic milestone for African American and Asian American heritage. It argues the focus should be on his sublime swing rather than race, while noting the weight of being a symbolic figure in America’s melting pot.
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Eldrick
Tiger” Woods
America
Woods
Tigers Woods
Clothes Before Children Freedom From Fashion in a Thrifty Home
In a family of ten, hand me downs and thrift stores shape life as clothes lag behind kids. A tire swing, mud, and shared effort mark a second spring as budget dictates practicality over couture. Stains endure while freedom from pricey attire defines daily life.
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Elsa Klensch
Government contact list for Kansas officials and offices
A compiled directory of federal and state representatives and agency offices in Washington and Topeka. Includes addresses, phone numbers, and faxes for President Bill Clinton and numerous Kansas officials such as U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun, Gov. Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, and Kathleen Sebelius, among others.
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Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
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D.C
S. Kansas Ave
Topeka
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Ryun
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Feverborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Albania Crisis Reflections From European Papers
Sueddeutsche Zeitung notes Operation Alba aims to save Albania but questions feasibility amid Balkans chaos. La Repubblica warns EU lacks bodies and coherent policy, urging deep European integration and a capable security approach with humanitarian aid.
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Humanitarian Aid Commission
Somalia
Bosnia
Liberia
Reader Forum Coalition thanks Franklin County Children’s Coalition
The Reader Forum Coalition extends thanks to the Franklin County Children’s Coalition for spring break youth activities including bowling, movies, hoop shoots and more. Sherry Wright, a family support worker with the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, encourages others to call or write to express appreciation.
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Franklin County
Sherry Wright
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Reader Forum Guidelines Read by Letters Page
Opinions of readers are welcome in the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Long letters may be edited for space.
Complex views on pay equity and Daughters to Work Day
Kathleen Parker critiques National Pay Equity Awareness Day and Take Our Daughters to Work Day. She argues pay gaps vanish when comparing same jobs, notes rising eating disorders tied to fatherlessness and gender pressure, and urges balanced opportunities without infantilizing girls. Parker invites reader feedback.
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