Editorial: Say it ain’t so Schulz retires from Peanuts
The piece laments Charles Schulz's retirement due to cancer, effective January 4, with strips stockpiled through February 13. It reflects on Schulz's 1950 start, the humor and counseling tone of Peanuts, and the loss felt by readers who grew up with Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Snoopy. It notes replacing him won’t fill the void.
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Internet Sales Tax Fight Shapes Local Government Revenue
Catalog mail order and Internet shopping are reshaping retail tax revenue, with 1998 Internet sales at 300 billion and growth driven by online vendors. Courts allow local taxes on catalog operations with a local presence but not pure mail order, leaving Internet sales untaxed and pressing Congress to act. This shift hurts local merchants who pay property taxes and compete with tax-advantaged online sellers.
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University of Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
J.C. Penney
L.L. Bean
Supreme Court
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Editorial variety through guest opinions
Guest editorials publish reader viewpoints, offering a spectrum of perspectives. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor.
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Christmas at the Browns and family cheer
The Browns celebrate the holidays at home in Ottawa with a full house of relatives, gifts, and feasting. The Queen embodies Christmas spirit, giving joy to others, while Princess Summer and Gabe share in charity and decorations. After years away, the family returns home to celebrate, emphasizing gratitude, generosity, and the holiday spirit.
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Garth Brooks
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Ottawa
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House of Four Men paints a chaotic dorm living portrait
A vivid portrait of the House of Four Men shows a basement laundy stench from dirty socks and towels, a kitchen overflowing with trash, upturned toilet seats, and an electronics paradise in a cluttered, colorless den. The piece notes absent feminine touches save for a solitary hair clip left by a girlfriend.
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