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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1986
Page
4
Historians debate the paradox of a man praised for freedom yet known for ruthlessness. The narrative recalls his doomed mission, the capture, trial, and execution, and notes how his sons fell in the same effort. The portrayal remains contested between gentleness and brutality.
The Senate repealed the windfall profits tax on oil as part of a debt ceiling bill and approved a cost of living increase for Social Security. The long session also debated drought aid for farmers, potential amendments, and sanctions on South Africa. A vote on a drought plan was held in abeyance after Sen. Chafee threatened extended debate.
In July the state collected $3.8 million less in tax revenues due to falling oil prices and a misestimation by large Kansas businesses of their sales tax obligations. Officials expect the consensus revenue estimating group to cut forecasts by at least $40 million at the November meeting, adding to prior reductions. Harley Duncan, secretary of revenue, urged patience, noting one month does not define the 1987 fiscal year. He pointed to a $2.9 million shortfall in the state sales tax after a 4 percent rate increase took effect July 1.
Classified notice outlines daily submission times for word ads and display ads with deadlines two days prior. Rates shown include 18 cents per word for Tuesday insertions, cash minimums, and multiple unclear garbled entries.
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