Poor planning prompts court approval for Lawrence County tax hike
The Lawrence County commissioners sought court approval to raise property taxes by five mills, citing poor planning. The board could have raised the taxed percentage of property from 60 to 75 percent to boost revenue without changing millage, but failed to pursue this earlier option. The proposed budget increases the general fund millage by 16 percent, with calls for a county library levy, while residents face higher taxes without reassessment and ongoing concerns over fairness and transparency.
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Lawrence County
Edward Fosnaught
Fosnaught
Thomas Fee
Brian Burick
Fasnaught
Anglican Doctrine Commission Says Hell Is Not Eternal Torment
The Anglican Doctrine Commission in England declares hell a state of non-being rather than eternal punishment. The ruling may dampen sensational depictions from Dante and Bosch and affect common invective, prompting questions like how to address those who vex us without fiery imagery.
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Anglican Doctrine Commission
England
Hell
Hieronymus Bosch
Newark
Mars Dust Storm Covers 20 Percent of Planet
Project scientist Arden Albee said images from the Mars Global Surveyor show a dust storm covering about 20 percent of the planet. He noted uncertainty whether the weather will grow into a global storm or fade.
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Project
Arden Albee
Orange County Assesses Storm Damage After Torrential Weekend
Dale Dillon of the Orange County Office of Emergency Management said crews are removing mud and debris to restore traffic flow and return buildings to usable condition as residents dig out after the heavy weekend storm.
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Dale Dillon
Orange County
Calif
Office of Emergency Management
Dangers of Sunlight Endangers Amphibians Say OSU Team
Andrew Blaustein of Oregon State University leads a research team who for the first time show that excess ultraviolet rays from natural sunlight kill amphibians. The finding signals the hazards of solar radiation leaking through a thinning ozone layer.
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Andrew Blaustein
Oregon State University
Battle of Midway Remembered as Naval Turning Point
An ex-Army writer argues Midway June 3 6 1942 marked naval aviation’s decisive turn in the Pacific, says the US should honor aviators, expand navy air arms and submarines, and avoid land wars beyond shores. He faults Roosevelt’s handling of Pearl Harbor era and criticizes Clinton era neglect of naval power.
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Asia
Midway
Pacific
Japan
Akagi
Kaga
Soryu
Hiryu
Coral Sea
Pearl Harbor
United States
Marine Corps
Gore targeted as next liberal in 2000 race
Ralph Reed argues Bill Clinton was a moderate as Arkansas governor and that Al Gore is a true liberal on environment abortion and gay rights. Reed, a GOP strategist, aims to redefine Gore as extremist shifting the liberal label from Clinton to Gore to boost Republican prospects in 2000. Reed plans large scale campaigns and says Gore will need concessions to liberal wing voters to win the nomination and general election.
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Bill Clinton
Ralph Reed
Clinton
Arkansas
Massachusetts
New York
Reed
Christian Coalition
White House
al Gore
Gore
Richard A. Gephardt
Missouri
Gephardt
Ross Perot
Jack Kemp
Ellen
County tax hike spurs public opposition
The Lawrence County commissioners plan a property tax increase to fund raises, a free library system, a jail, and a learning center. Voters question whether the tax table should be adjusted and whether the public was asked for input, arguing no new mill.
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the News
Lawrence County
Tom Fee
Fee
Letter to the Editor Calls Out Tax Proposals in New Castle
Mary Fellion of New Castle blasts proposed tax measures by officials. She questions funding sources and warns residents to voice opposition to what she calls audacious spending.
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Mary Fellion
New Castle
Leave Christ in the season
A reader writes aloud concern that Christ is being removed from Christmas and replaced by a secular sparkle season. The letter argues Christ is the season’s center and urges those who disagree to create their own holiday. Ann Muoio from Koppel is cited.
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Christ
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