Post Office to Burn Midnight Oil for Tax Filers
Editorial notes Hammond post office workers will stay open late on Monday to allow last minute tax filings. The lobby stays open until 6 p.m. and staff will stamp forms postmarked by midnight for the extended April deadline. Police may patrol to deter overflow crowds.
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Birthrate bounces back signals possible US baby boom
A 1998 report shows births and the birthrate rose for women 15 to 44 after a decade-long decline, led by a gain among ages 20 to 24 and second to fourth births. Teen birthrates fell, with 10 to 14 year olds at a record low. analysts caution against assuming a sustained trend.
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Texas the Bush record and a Democrat’s warning
Guest columnist Chris Cleland argues Bush would mirror Texas policy if elected president, citing Texas rankings from education to prisons. He labels Republican policy as social Darwinism and trickle-down economics, urging voters to oppose four more years of GOP leadership.
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Predicting four years under Bush envisioning growth and policy
A compiled preview from July 2001 to April 2003 projects a strong economy under President George W. Bush. It highlights low inflation near 3 percent, unemployment at 3.9 percent, high consumer confidence, and rising gasoline prices earlier. notes tax cuts aiding middle and poor households. praises public stance against pornography in libraries. cites U.N. support over Iraq, youth crime declines, and private public partnerships improving youth programs. Guest columnist Carl Herrick contributes context.
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Children Swim Run and Crawl to America
Jack Anderson discusses unaccompanied immigrant children, focusing on Elian Gonzalez's custody fate and the harsh realities they face in INS detention. The piece details legal options, costs, and barriers to representation, highlighting systemic gaps and human rights concerns.
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