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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2004
Page
2
In her daily column Robyn Blummer offers concise reflections from St. Petersburg focusing on everyday life, media observations, and personal perspectives. Her remarks appear amid the Times page of 2002, showcasing her signature voice and local flair.
An editorial condemns a Franklin County plea deal in the kidnapping of Lisa Marconette. It argues aggravated kidnapping charges and maximum sentences should have been pursued to reflect the brutal 15 hour torture and severe injuries. The piece cites high domestic violence rates and urges stronger charges and harsher consequences.
Charley Reese argues that democracy in the Middle East is misunderstood. He notes Islamist reformers, cites Algeria and Afghanistan, condemns U S policy toward Palestinians and Israel, and warns against equating Islam with terrorism while urging readers to study Islam and oppose selective pressure on Iran. He invites readers to write to him in Orlando.
Pennsylvania becomes the 18th state to legalize slot machine gambling as Gov. Rendell signs a tax relief bill. The plan earmarks slot proceeds to reduce property taxes by about 4 percent, with predicted annual revenue near 1 billion dollars from roughly 61,000 machines. Opponents warn of crime and addiction, but supporters argue gambling is a societal fixture and a financial necessity for stressed state budgets. The piece notes broader trends of states expanding gaming to offset debts and considers safeguards to curb corruption and ensure fair play.
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