Tax cuts ripple to locals and fuel tax revolt
Molly Ivins argues that cutting state taxes forces local governments to raise property taxes, harming public schools and widening inequities. She cites New Jersey under Christine Todd Whitman and California's failed property tax cap as cautionary examples, warning the GOP education savings plan favors the wealthy and ignores school funding fixes.
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Louise Woodward is given life for murder in Matty case
British au pair Louise Woodward received a mandatory life sentence in Cambridge Massachusetts after a jury found her guilty of second degree murder in the February death of eight month old Matthew Kappen. The trial drew wide attention as doctors offered conflicting opinions on the infant’s injuries. Dewey Kappen spoke of their pain and hoped for forgiveness for Woodward while the judge set a hearing on defense motions.
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Correction notice on Halloween events and corrections policy
The safe Halloween event at Ushers Ferry Historic Village runs Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Squaw Creek Village Homes and Manufactured Homes Community in Marion sponsors a safe Halloween today noon to 3 p.m. Incorrect dates for both were listed in Friday's Weekend. The Gazette will publish corrections or clarifications for errors with contact phone 398-8313.
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Gazette touts future with soybean ink and paper recycling
The Gazette promotes sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton located at 4250 Sixth St. SW or at their nearest recycling site.
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Two Texas separatists convicted in abduction case
Richard McLaren and Robert Otto were found guilty of organized criminal activity in the April 27 abduction of Joe and Margaret Rowe at Davis Mountain Resort. The plot sparked a weeklong standoff with about 300 state troopers. Sentencing will be decided by Judge Kenneth Dehart with possible life terms and fines. McLaren plans an appeal. Otto’s attorney noted anticipated outcome.
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Scientists vote to keep saccharin on cancer list
A panel of scientists voted 4-3 to keep saccharin on the federal cancer list, citing evidence of risk in male rats and acknowledging potential risk in some human groups. Saccharin remains used in Sweet n Low and related products while aspartame grows in popularity.
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