Kansans face looming sales tax repeal on food and utilities
The debate centers on eliminating the sales tax on food and utilities at a cost of 66 million dollars. Gov Carlin opposes due to affordability concerns, while supporters push for full repeal as fiscally risky. Critics warn surpluses won’t last and relief may trigger later tax hikes. Targets include low income families and overall revenue gaps.
Saturday Night Through Time and Memory in The Distaff
The piece recalls Saturday night as a special time from youth to adulthood, describing bath night rituals, Main Street outings, movie nights with stars like Hopalong Cassidy and Bing Crosby, and dances in rural venues. It contrasts the toil of the week with the reward of Saturday night, ending with the adage that Saturday’s child must work and play.
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Deep South
Main St
Hopalong Cassidy
Shirley Temple
Hoot Gibson
Bing Crosby
Jimmy Durante
Where to Write Sen Robert Dole Office Address Listing
The contact details show Senator Robert Dole’s Washington D C office at 2213 Dirksen Senate Office Building with the desk phone number (202) 224 6521 for constituent correspondence and inquiries.
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Sen
Robert Dole
Dirksen
Senate
Washington, D.C
More Sex Education Would Help
George Pyle argues against a right to life amendment and for expanded sex education and contraception to reduce abortions. He says legal bans won’t stop abortions, only curb unwanted pregnancies through better information and access to birth control, home and school sex education, and responsible behavior.
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George Pyle
Supreme Court
America
Executive Privilege Debate Nets Fresh Fire for Carter Era
Carter faces scrutiny as executive privilege is invoked to block GAO access to documents regarding the coal strike. Critics, including Dingell and Moss, say the tactic echoes Nixon era overreach. Foreign investment in U S farmland grows under tilted disclosure rules, while a Montclair NJ public works union rejects raises for a profit sharing plan and job guarantees.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Pennsylvania Avenue
Jimmy Carter
General Accounting Office
Nixon White House
White House
GAO
John Dingell
D-Mich
House Energy and Power Subcommittee
Department of Energy
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Council of Economic Advisers
GAQ
Carter
Clark Mollenhoff
Public Works
Protesters Praised As Nuclear Plant Protest Returns
Carolyn Hund recalls January 12 1979 at Wolf Creek near Burlington where sixty demonstrators joined thirty six people on trackside to oppose the reactor vessel. She commends law enforcement and courthouses for respectful handling, emphasizing nonviolent civil disobedience and unity among participants.
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Wolf Creek
Burlington
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