Tax debate looms as Kansas lawmakers eye taxes
The Kansas Legislature faces a budget session with debates on sales tax and a half-cent increase, plus questions about property and income taxes. County leaders warn rural Kansas bears a heavy tax load while urban areas concentrate income. The Kansas Chamber of Commerce backs reducing income tax, potentially cutting property taxes and shifting sales tax funds to counties. The overall tax system is seen as out of balance and in need of correction.
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This And That humorous column recap
Neighbor recalls Pearl Harbor news from 18 years ago while playing bridge and bidding four spades. A joking mix of global notes, including Japan birth control, rabbits, paid allowances, a Miami skindiver wedding, Ike’s trip and Urdu meaning, Florida tourism, family dogs, and a pithy quote about a man of few words.
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Auld Lang Syne 25 Years Ago Births and Robbery noted
A son was born to Mr and Mrs George O Leary at 943 Willow. Mrs A W Waddell returned home at 1136 S Cedar after hospitalization at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Lawrence scouts meeting attended by J B Stewart R S Hanes Howard Rounds E J Harris and Hale B Blair. G F Jenkins store at 202 N Main robbed of 30 dollars in jewelry and clothing. P P Elder elected worshipful master of Ottawa Lodge No 18 AF AM. University of Kansas students home for Christmas include Euphemia Smart Hal Clark Hal Rambo Roscoe Redmond and Wilbur Judy.
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To Your Good Health Answers on Constipation and Tubes
A health column discusses sodium diactylsulfosuccinate as a softening aid for constipation in older, inactive people and warns against habitual laxatives. It explains fallopian tube tying requires surgery, and addresses sun sensitivity, air irritants, bed wetting, with a request for booklet requests via Dundee Indiana.
Prayer for Today Reflects Light Against Darkness
A devotional prayer asks for strength to overcome inner and surrounding darkness today. It requests turning to eternal life through Christ and reflects a plea for mutual helpfulness among people.
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Ottawa Herald subscription rates and staff notes
The Ottawa Herald lists editors Robert B. Wellington and Guy Snedaker with publishing details and subscription pricing. Inside trade area by mail rates are one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75, one year 7 dollars, while outside trade area rates are higher at 1.50 for one month, 4.25 for three months, 8 dollars for six months, and 15 dollars for one year. The paper is a member of the Associated Press which holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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Television Program Grid Highlights Evening Schedule
A dense listing of TV time slots across networks with many programs and hosts. Notable programs include Rin Tin Tin, Rawhide, Walt Disney productions, Desilu shows, M Squad, Perry Mason, Bonanza, The Ed Sullivan Show, and Dinah Shore segments. The dense schedule spans late afternoon to late night with sports, news, cartoons, and variety hours.
Language as a universal tool and personal expression
A broad meditation on language, its definitions and varieties, noting languages as messages between beings. It reflects on how languages shape nations and individuals, citing Shakespeare and the idea that grammar blocks truth while words empower expression.
Top of Morning and Weather Roundup Schedule
A station timetable lists segments across the morning with the Top of Morning program and weather updates. It includes News Summary entries throughout the day, multiple music blocks, and church program timetables such as First Baptist and First Methodist services.
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Language as a Tool for Truth and Self Crafting
A compact reflection on using both old and new words to forge fresh meaning. Language shapes the self as speakers test and expand their expressive reach. The piece argues that every person can read and write in their own mode, echoing Shakespearean craft.
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