Earned income tax proposal faces scrutiny in Kansas editorial
Editorial discusses an early push for a 31 percent gross earnings tax in Kansas to fund schools, backed by the Kansas Livestock Association, Farm Bureau, and county commissioners. It argues the plan would be a blunt tax without exemptions, shifting burden onto all workers and questioning rural supporters’ real impact.
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Earnings Tax Flaws and Rural Tax Perceptions in Kansas
The piece argues that an earnings tax would burden city wage earners, especially those with children, driving up wages and consumer prices. It contends wage earners pay taxes indirectly, challenges the belief that only landowners pay real estate taxes, and links education costs to property taxes. It suggests rural support for school consolidation could reduce long term taxes and improve education in Kansas.
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Infiltration from intravenous infusions explained
A reader asks about tissue irritation from IV infusions with or without meds. The doctor notes that misplacement or movement can cause IV fluids to leak into tissues, causing swelling and pain but not usually infection or lasting harm. Most saline or sugar solutions are harmless. medicated fluids may irritate but eventually subside, with rare chance of tissue sloughing and possible small scar but no general health impact.
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Fashion foot care and one reader asks about chocolate health myths
The column discusses managing nail damage from pointed fashion shoes and cautions against continuing harmful footwear. It notes that alcohol and cotton can help in mild cases but may require nail removal if infection worsens. It also weighs chocolate as a flavor versus its fat and carbohydrate content and its unclear link to liver or arthritis. A 19 year old asks about vaginal discharge and potential gonorrhea, with advice to see a doctor and that tampons do not usually cause infection.
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This And That Funny Holiday Observations and Tips
The column humorously reflects on Christmas shopping quirks and small town nostalgia. It notes oversized or undersized gifts, warns tipplers to pace themselves with eggnog, and muses on returning home to familiar smells. It also playfully critiques disarmament stances, banking clocks, and ends with a solicitation for an ear health booklet.
Franklin County Fog Triggers Multiple Highway Collisions
Heavy fog in Franklin County caused several highway crashes. Herald bookkeeper Guy Snedaker stayed home with a severe cold. Dr and Mrs M A Welty returned from Deshena after Christmas with his parents. D L Casida bought the J A Andrews farm near Centropolis, a 127 acre property. Miss Eva Barnes injured her thumb while chopping ice. Claude Mosher began revival meetings at the Reading Baptist Church.
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Claude Mosher
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Reading
Prayer For Today Jesus Calls Disciples To Witness
A brief religious prayer asks for guidance to witness Christ's love. It cites John 1 38 39 and requests help to tell others of Jesus after finding him. The prayer closes in Christ's name Amen.
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Betty Grable Returns to Stage in Las Vegas Show
Hollywood sketch notes Betty Grable has returned to performance in Guys and Dolls at the Dunes Hotel Las Vegas playing Adelaide. She and Harry James reside in Las Vegas. Grable cites a two year layoff for family reasons and says she still fits her famous measurements 37 24 35. Her daughters Vicki and Jessica are noted as 18 and 15 respectively.
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Betty Grable
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Las Vegas
Betty
Dan Daily
the Dunes Hotel
Harry James
Goldwyn
Fox Lot
Harry
the Flamingo
del Mar
Vicki
University of Arizona
Jessica
Television Schedule Snapshot From a Historic Day
A dense listing of afternoon and evening broadcasts across channels 4 5 9 13 detailing shows like Wagon Train Perry Como Beverly Hillbillies Dick Van Dyke Donna Reed The Eleventh Hour Naked City and Steve Allen along with multiple cartoons dramas and public affairs programs, reflecting mid century TV programming with hosts and timely segments.
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Brooklyn
Steve Allen
Perry Como show guest and year in review special
Perry Como welcomes Eleanor Powell on Channel 4 at 8 p.m. A 1962 crisis year review airs on Channels 5 and 13 with Eric Sevareid and CBS correspondents. Late films include Whistling in Brooklyn starring Red Skelton and Ann Rutherford and Dancing On A Dime with Grace McDonald and Peter Lind Hayes.
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Perry Como
Channel 4
Eleanor Powell
Channels 5
Eric Sevareid
CBS
Brooklyn
Red Skelton
Ann Rutherford
Alcoa Premiere Presents My Brother Talks to Horses
Alfred Hitchcock hosts a 1960s TV lineup featuring Andy Williams, Steve Allen, and a slate of films and Newsreel segments. Titles include My Brother Talks to Horses and Fast and Loose, with Almanac Newsreel and Faith For Our Times among the offerings.
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Andy Willams
Alfred Hitchcock
Alcoa
Steve Allen
Sparta
Lifeline
Sunset Strip
Peter Gunn
AMD
Almanac
Our Times
Vanity Daily Word
Ottawa Herald masthead and publishing details
Ottawa Herald information page lists publication schedule, editor and publisher Robert B. Wellington, and subscription rates for trade and non trade areas. It notes the paper is a daily except Sunday and holidays, with postage and Associated Press rights.
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