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Wichita City Council passes smoking ban  

A divided Wichita City Council on Tuesday gave its nod of approval to an indoor smoking ban.

The measure, crafted as a compromise but passed by just a 4-3 vote, applies to any business that admits people younger than 18. That means bars are exempt so long as they keep out minors and post warning signs about second-hand smoke.

The vote was only an initial one. The measure comes up again in June for a second reading, likely with some minor changes.

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