Question of the Week on Newton sales tax
The Kansan asks readers if Newton should add a local sales tax and why. Joe Bailey supports it citing visible funding via property taxes. Judy Whitehead opposes higher taxes. Louise Brooks notes gains seen in Ohio for roads and other needs.
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Louise Brooks
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Tornado Strikes OSU Campus and Stillwater Areas
Damage across Oklahoma State University and downtown Stillwater includes 60 OSU buildings damaged, Old Central roof loss, shattered windows, and overturned cars. One woman injured, power outages widespread, four blocks left submerged under water, hail reported, National Guardsmen called to prevent looting.
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Senate panel OKs up to 65 weeks jobless benefits plan
The Senate Finance Committee approved sending a bill to the full Senate for debate that would extend unemployment benefits up to 65 weeks in states with high joblessness. The measure includes tiered weeks by unemployment rate and faces House revisions before final passage. The White House announced Ford signed a $15 billion supplemental bill releasing delayed education checks for veterans and $50 Social Security and railroad retirement bonuses.
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House Rejects Wood Burning Stove Tax Cut in Energy Bill
Lawmakers show little support for Jeffords amendment to give tax breaks for buying wood burning stoves aimed at oil savings. Critics call the plan a Christmas tree provision while lawmakers debate broader tax cuts tied to energy efficiency and alternative fuels.
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Tornado narrowly spares residents as homes endure ordeal
David Doyle described seeking shelter as a tornado tore past his home on Friday night. He said opening windows as recommended turned his truck and clothes into danger. Vince Brown, uninjured, recalled hearing a roaring storm and seeing a main four mile wide column with smaller twisters.
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Doyle
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Army officials face reprimands over 1971 intelligence purge failure
Washington AP report says some Army officials may receive reprimands for failing to purge 9 200 documents on American civilians from intelligence files as ordered in 1971. Secretary Callaway notes possible administrative action and emphasizes limits on Army knowledge of citizens' activities. The Army has begun removing forbidden materials while Congress investigates.
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Kissinger to renew shuttle diplomacy with Rabin in NY talks
Secretary Kissinger moves to resume Middle East peace talks with Israeli Prime Minister Rabin in New York on Sunday. Rabin expressed cautious optimism after a Blair House session, as momentum builds for a wider return to negotiations next month if Israel and Egypt narrow remaining differences. The two leaders will meet at the Waldorf Astoria after Rabin's New York stop.
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Mathews Seen as Ford Pick for Weinberger HEW Post
President Ford reportedly will nominate University of Alabama president David Mathews to replace Caspar Weinberger as secretary of health education and welfare. Weinberger plans to resign by mid to late summer. Rep Walter Flowers confirmed the White House nomination. Mathews, 36, declined comment, and Weinberger’s departure follows multiple cabinet changes since Ford took office.
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Weinberger
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Dala
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Jane
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California
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Flag Pole Painting At Special Education Coop Building
Bill Castleberry at 1317 N Plum scales a flag pole to paint it today at the Special Education Coop Building 725 N Main. Kansan photo captures the effort and location.
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Main
Kansan
Weather Data South Central: Cloudiness and storm risk tonight
Increasing cloudiness with a chance of severe thunderstorms tonight. Warm today with highs in the mid 90s. Showers taper tonight as cooler air moves in. Lows mid 50s tonight. Sunday partly cloudy and much cooler with highs in the 70s. Winds north to northeast 10 to 25 and gusty tonight.
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