Countywide sales tax election advances after debate
Editorial notes a county level plan for a half cent sales tax, moving beyond city limits after county commissioners unanimously adopt the measure. It discusses legal hurdles, player positions, and the shift from city sole to county-wide scope amid changing local economics and retailer positions. The piece cautions the tax should be a last resort but signals potential support.
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Garden City
Hoffman
Towles
Schmale
County Commission
Finney County
Collins amendment ends busing as a federal remedy in schools
The House backed James Collins of Texas for an anti-busing amendment attached to a Justice Department bill, passing 265 to 122. It bars public funds from court actions to force busing to schools other than the one nearest a student’s home, signaling waning support for racial balance strategies and a push toward neighborhood schools.
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Washington
House
James Collins
Texas
Los Angeles
Congress
Department of Justice
Department
Carter
Justice Department
American Law Institute
William French Smith
Public Schools Under Fire Across Media and Politics
A digest of spring coverage on U S public education criticizing conditions and evaluating private versus public high schools. Cites James Coleman study and Reagan cuts while contrasting Will Rogers and Newsweek quotes. Notes a 1973 Sweden study showing high school completion leading Western nations but flags systemic flaws. More tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Coleman
University of Chicago
Sweden
Institute For the International Evaluation of
America
U. S
Israel Bombing Iraq Sparks U.S. Debate, Reagan Criticized
Roving editor reflects on Israel's bombing of Iraq and the mixed U.S. response. He argues Israel is a U.S. puppet regime sustained by American aid and cautious foreign policy, while noting internal Jewish lobbying shapes Washington's stance. He criticizes Reagan for delaying arms shipments and questions the logic of U.S. restraint.
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Reagan
U. S
Israel
Iraq
U.S
Congress
New York
Israel Iraq raid could spur nuclear arms race
Washington reports estimate the Osirak strike may accelerate Iraq's nuclear ambitions. top intelligence warned that destroying the reactor could push Iraq toward developing weapons, with Saudi and French reactions and risks of wider regional involvement.
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Washington
Israel
Iraq
Reagan
Middle East
Pentagon
Osirak
Saudi Arabia
Pakistan
France
Mitterand
Ron McRae
United States
Public Pulse expresses rage over Post Office box rent hike
Clyde M Dibbens denounces a 50 percent increase in box rent from 30 to 45 dollars in one year, noting decades of gradual rises and contrasting government urging to limit increases. Ray Fox thanks regional track meet workers and donors, acknowledging their efforts in making the Region VIII Junior Olympic Regional Track and Field Meet a success.
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U.S
Clyde M. Dibbens
Garden City
Kansas
Ray Fox
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Mac
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Fred Hechinger
KIAL
USC
Horace Good
Newsweek
Will Rogers
John
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Cuba
Soviet Union
Jack Anderson
Brazil
Italy
Defense Intelligence Agency
Iran
White House
Public Pulse
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