Minnesota Adopts 3 Percent Sales Tax Among Neighbors
Minnesota becomes the 44th state to impose a 3 percent sales tax, closing the gap with Iowa and Nebraska. The move, supported by conservative Republicans, shifts part of the property tax load to consumption taxes and may influence Iowa's future tax debates and border business concerns.
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Iowa
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John Kenneth Galbraith
British press weighs U S role in Middle East crisis
The Times of London and the Daily Telegraph caution on UN limits and urge Western unity. They warn that failure to act could force direct intervention to keep the Gulf of Aqaba open, and note sympathy for U S bombing in Vietnam amid criticism of U S actions near home.
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Trading stamp cash redemption gains House backing
The Iowa House approved a 71 to 32 bill to allow cash redemption of trading stamps, offering buyers a choice between catalog merchandise and cash at $3 to $4 per stamp book. Supporters frame it as fair competition and a consumer right, while opponents argue the system would not end trading stamps. If companies refuse voluntary change, law may mandate consumer cash options.
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Iowa
Madison Campus Riots Highlighted by 1898 Student Rebellions
On the Madison campus in 1898 and 1899 University of Wisconsin students caused a wave of rowdy incidents. A pajama parade and a serenade at Ladies Hall ended with a mob scene and theft of 204 garments. Five students were arrested as police intervened.
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Near Man in Chief Gambler Nasser Stakes Arab World
Marquis Childs argues that Gamal Abdel Nasser’s bold moves have strengthened his grip on the Arab world, prompting King Hussein to fly to Cairo and triggering a tense arms discussion in Washington. The piece weighs the risks of big power intervention and the shifting oil and military balance in the Middle East.
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Senator Nelson Fights DDT Use and Its Dangers
UPI reports Senator Gaylord Nelson argues against DDT citing environmental contamination and human health risks. He favors a sale and shipment ban or, at minimum, public awareness of DDT dangers while Agriculture opposes restrictions.
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Linguistic barrier is not the main hurdle to understanding
A linguist argues that language itself is not the obstacle but misaligned meanings and cultural contexts. He notes that no two individuals share a complete language and that translation via artificial languages fails because they lack a mother tongue. Understanding grows with cultural overlap and awareness of language limits.
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Edinburgh University
United Press International
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