Valentine’s Day split over love and practicality
The article quotes Kansas University social welfare professor Dennis Dailey on Valentine’s Day as an artificial holiday that prompts emotional words for some men. Readers from Lawrence share views that expressing feelings should not depend on a calendar, with men favoring practical gifts and women favoring sentiment.
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Dennis Dailey
Kansas University
Raleigh Worthington
Lawrence
Worthington
Clinton plan mixes grief for growth
President Clinton unveils an economic package aimed at boosting growth while trimming the deficit. The plan features about 31 billion in short term stimulus through spending and tax breaks, followed by broad tax increases and cuts to services. Medicare savings and higher taxation on high income seniors are outlined, with Social Security benefits potentially taxed more for higher earners. Pentagon cuts are also anticipated.
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NEW York Times
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Appraiser ready to send out property valuation changes
Douglas County property owners will soon receive notices in the mail showing changes in home valuations for taxation. The county appraiser’s office will mail 1993 change-of-value notices on February 26 with March 5 as a contact deadline for those who do not receive one. Commissioner Buhler notes some residents may be surprised by rises and a meeting with Marion Johnson is planned.
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Mark Buhler
Buhler
County Commission
Marion Johnson
Marion
Alternative breaks Students' plans raise social conscience
Students organize alternative breaks to expand service learning and raise awareness of social issues. Faculty and campus groups coordinate trips, fundraisers, and reflection sessions to deepen civic engagement and community impact.
How to appeal property valuations in county process
The county outlines a three step appeal process for property valuations. Step 1 informal meeting with the appraiser, with a deadline of April 15 to call the taxpayer service line. Step 2 formal appeal within 18 days, obtain form from the county clerk, and receive hearing confirmation at least 10 days before. Step 3 appeal to the state Board of Tax Appeals within 30 days of the hearing results.
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Topeka
Lawmakers mock 2.5 mill higher ed levy for regents counties
Sen Jerry Karr defends a plan to tax counties with state universities including Douglas, Crawford, Ellis, Lyon, and Riley. House Taxation Chair Rep Keith Roe says the bill has little chance this year. Critics from Emporia and Hays call the proposal ludicrous and unfair, arguing regents institutions serve all Kansans and not just counties hosting campuses.
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D-Emporia
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KU Survives War With MU in Physical Showdown
Kansas edged Missouri 67 to 63 in a rough battle Saturday. The Jayhawks built a 15 point lead and sealed the win with late free throws, extending their streak to six consecutive wins over Missouri and three straight at Hearnes Center.
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Hearnes Center
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