Kansas Legislature Adopts Across The Board Raises Then Cuts With Sales Tax Hike
The Kansas Legislature adjourned after approving a broad pay raise for state workers and raising the state sales tax to 4 percent starting July 1. Promoters claim the tax hike will yield 172 million dollars next fiscal year, but critics warn it will depress local economies in Johnson and Wyandotte counties and hit Franklin County residents with about a one million dollar annual increase. The measure targets those least able to bear it.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Johnson and Wyandotte
Franklin County
Misguided Panic over Kansas Attorney General Seat
Kansas Republican leaders urge Robert Stephan to seek re election for attorney general amid panic after Dennis Moore files as a Democratic candidate. Stephan wavered on governor bid and cites personal problems, making him a weak statewide candidate who Moore would likely defeat.
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Republican Party
Kansas
Robert Stephan
Stephan
Johnson County
Torney
Dennis Moore
Moore
Fever Phobia and Thyroid Loss Advice From Dr Donohue
A mother asks about fever risks in children and how to manage temperatures. Dr Donohue explains fevers are usually protective, tepid baths preferred, hydration key, and avoid fever reducers without doctor approval. He notes high fever warrants medical evaluation and warns against unnecessary aspirin. Also explains cor pulmonale and thyroid replacement guidance after gland removal.
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DR. Donohue
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Notice
Ottawa Herald publishes subscription rates for trade area including Ottawa and surrounding towns with carrier and motor routes. Rates by mail outside trade area apply. sales tax of 4.5 percent deducted for out-of-state subscribers.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Welcome to the Libyan Crisis Junket and New York Trip
Whitley Austin recounts a mid April Washington to New Jersey and New York tour. The piece blends travel observations with light political notes from meetings with Dole Kassebaum and Iacocca, plus a gallery reception and a high end dining spree including a Bloomingdale’s excursion.
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Whitley Austin
Salina
Washington
New Jersey
New York City
Ganges
Thames
Seine
Kansas
Pennsylvania Avenue
Libya
Senate
Bob Dole
Nancy Kassebaum
Otello
Connecticut Avenue
Gerald Simpson
Lee Iacocca
Ruth Westheimer
Shere Hite
National Gallery of Art
Britain
British Isles
Maplewood
Morristown
George Washington
Trenton
Princeton
West Orange
Thomas Edison
National Park Service
New York
Dan
Gail
Windows of the World
No. 1 World Trade Tower
Metropolitan Life
Wall Street Journal
Reagan
Glenn Close
Hotel Forest Cafe
Au Tunnel
Bloomingdale's
India
Bombay
RMH Board Drama Reveals Tensions Over Resignation Threats
Mettenburg refused to resign from the RMH board, claiming humiliation after three years and citing a past drug abuse issue among staff. Drumright, also resisting resignation, accuses medical staff and trustees of internal manipulation, retaliation, and open meetings law tensions amid scrutiny of hospital finances and board behavior.
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Mettenburg
Mettelburg
Drumright
Don Sellers
Dennis George
Sellers
John Richeson
Sonal
George
RMH
Virginia Ellis
Ellis
TV Tonight: Classic Movies and TV Lineup Highlights
A mixed prime time slate lists HBO movies such as The Wild Life and The Falcon and the Snowman, CBS Tonight shows Dynasty and Simon and Rick, with guest stars like Richard Dean Anderson and Joan Collins. Sports include NBA Playoffs and Evening entertainment from Entertainment Tonight.
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CBS
Gena Rowlands
Don Murray
Spencer Tracy
Frank Sinatra
Dynasty Alexis
Amanda
LaMirage
John Forsyth
Joan Collins
Chicago
Houston
St. Louis
Willia Mae Ford Smith
New York
Bobby Benson
Barry Miller
HBO
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By de, Paul G, Donohue
Ottawa Herald
RMH Board Drama
Christopher Penn
Eric Stolz
Jonathon
Mark
Michal Landon
Victor Franch
West
CBS News
John Ferrugia
Meredith Vieira
Richard Dean Anderson
Elya Baskin
Robin Leach
Blacke
Hal Linden
Harry Morgan
Timothy Hutton
Sean Penn
St. Elsewhere
Ehrlich
Chandler
Ed Begley
William Daniels
James Bralin
Connia Selleca
Entertainment Tonight
The
Tv Classics
Benny Hill
Tad Danson
Pia Zadora
Trapper John
M.D
Barney Miller
McCloud
Nightly Business Report
Matt Houston
Simon and
Rick
A.J
Albert Allreed
Jameson Parker
Gerald MacRaney
This Old House
Chuck Nortis
David Age
Icky Skaggs
Rockford Files
David Letterman
Richard Lewis
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