Powerball draws Kansas readers toward expanded gambling
This week’s feature notes Powerball’s near 240 million prize as Kansas hosts multiple legal gambling forms including Powerball, state lottery, scratch-offs, racetracks, bingo, and Keno. Gov. Sebelius backs slots and a Dodge City casino to raise state revenue, while critics warn of gambling harms. A Senate panel debated expansions. public input sought ahead of Saturday Weekender publication.
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White House and Senators Contact Details
The record lists contact addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush at the White House in Washington DC and for U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback with their respective Hart Senate Office Building addresses, DC zip codes, and email links.
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Senate
Sam Brownback
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Vietnam echoes in Iraq war debate by Donald Kaul
Donald Kaul critiques U S actions in Iraq, noting war promises of quick victory and grateful Iraqis gave way to guerrilla fighting, civilian casualties, and rising hostility. He cites a June raid near Syria that killed about 70, with Iraqis calling it a massacre, and a Baghdad incident where seven villagers died after ambiguous attacks. Kaul warns of repeating mistakes and a costly occupation.
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Des Moines Register
Bloodmobile drive seeks donors at Franklin County Annex
The Franklin County Red Cross hosts a blood drive July 16 from noon to 6 PM at 1418 S. Main St Annex. Each pint can save three lives, and donation takes under an hour with a brief, painless process.
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Reader Forum Sparks Clash Over Franklin County Pool Noise
A Franklin County Reader Forum letters page reveals residents clashing with a pool business run by Ms. Vollmar. The notes accuse the Hemlock Street project of light and noise disturbances, drainage issues, and traffic impact, while defending neighbors Mrs. Beardsley and family as responsible, noting yard damage and safety concerns.
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Ken Kistner
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