Editorial opponents critique death tax reach of congress
John D. Montgomery argues that the inheritance tax harms family owned businesses from farms to newspapers. He warns 37 to 55 percent estate taxes push businesses to liquidate, boosting corporate ownership, reducing local diversity, and raising prices. He supports a trimmed approach rather than sweeping tax. Ottawa Herald.
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Graves weighs defense of Kansas against new Indian casino
The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma has an Indian casino plan near the I LaCygne power plant north of U S 69 awaiting final Interior Department review. Governor Graves plans a robust response over concerns of casino proliferation, crime, and economic impact, urging state resistance to further Native American gaming outside sovereign territory.
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Editorial opinions in guest pages published by Herald
Guest editorials present reader viewpoints with editors and staff not necessarily endorsing them. The Herald prints diverse opinions to offer a range of perspectives.
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Red Cross thanks Ottawa for blood drive support
Dora M. Gilliland-Schneider of the American Red Cross thanks Ottawa residents for their blood drive participation. She notes summer is critical for collections and invites volunteers and donors to join next drive on September 7 at the Lutheran Church, with walk ins welcome and a phone line for scheduling.
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Nostalgia and critique of Teenwire definitions of sex
Kathleen Parker comments on Planned Parenthood Teenwire’s site redefining sex and virginity. She argues the liberal labeling erodes moral distinctions, urging adults to guide youths while acknowledging the era’s shifting norms. Parker cites Lewinsky scandal references and questions youth behavior versus stated beliefs.
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Taxpayer cost myth in Kennedy search and救 burial debate
Charley Reese argues that military costs are fixed regardless of use and that CIA or Coast Guard efforts to locate JFK Jr. and provide a burial at sea do not add taxpayer burdens. He contends such actions reflect humane presidential gestures and human nature, not political endorsement. The note ends with Reese’s contact.
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