Branstad Pushes Cigarette Tax Increase in Iowa
Iowa Governor Gerry Branstad urges raising the cigarette tax by 12 cents to 38 cents a pack to boost state revenue and curb smoking. He argues health benefits for Iowans, while critics note smokers may quit late or not at all and warn of overall, long term fiscal effects.
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Wisconsin
Illinois
Missouri
Gerry Branstad
Kansas Lawmakers Honor Nettie Epp With A Hundredth Birthday Resolution
Kansas House Resolution 6009 honors Nettie Epp on her 100th birthday, urging the chief clerk to send an enrolled copy. The piece argues such proclamations are wasteful spending used by legislators for reelection campaigning, suggesting biennial sessions would curb government size.
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Kansas
House
Journal of the House
Nettie Epp
Inman
Pretty Prairie
Robert Wunsch
Kingman
Nettie
Wunsch
Nation of Clock-Watchers Reflections on Watches and Global Trade
A reader reflects on sentimental attachments to watches and the shift of the industry. He notes 1987 US imports of 54 million Hong Kong watches and 4.3 million Swiss pieces, American production decline, and the impracticality of buying American. He recalls personal keepsakes and the cultural fixation on punctuality.
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United States
Hong Kong
Japan
Switzerland
Philippines
Hamilton
Longines
Little Rock
Ark
Nore
Lot Mnes
CBS
You Have Won Sweepstakes Twist Turns Into Dilemma
A columnist recalls nibbling at a mailbox sweepstakes offer from The Herald office promising a Cadillac Seville, a diamond pendant, cash or a TV. The ruse escalates with a sample kit costing $365 and a demand for quick payment to claim half the prize, which they refuse, concluding the scam would not net a fair deal.
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Sony
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The
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Common Sense Over Greed In Freshman Survey
A New York voice defends 1980s freshmen amid claims they worship money. The author cites a 209,627 student survey across 390 US colleges showing many view financial security as essential, arguing money can enable culture, family support, and personal freedom rather than mere greed.
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Fogey
Alexander W. Astin
Newsweek
India
Daddy
Sara Davidson
Suzy
John
White House Distrust Of Ortega and Nicaragua War Stalemate
The essay argues Washington cannot trust Daniel Ortega while continuing to fund the Contras. It cites Elliott Abrams, Oscar Arias, and Reagan, accusing the U.S. of hypocrisy, honoring cease-fire talks yet escalating aid to rebels. It contends the Arias plan requires removal of all foreign forces, including U.S. troops, from Central America.
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Nicaragua
Elliott Abrams
Reagan
Ortega
Abrams
United States
Washington
CIA
Oscar Arias
U.S
Central America
U. S
Honduras
el Salvador
Israel
Ottawa Herald subscription rates effective October 1 1987
Rates for Ottawa surrounding area by carrier or mail: one month 4.50, three months 12.50, six months 24.05, one year 46.00. Franklin County and adjacent counties by mail: one month 4.50, three months 13.00, six months 25.00, one year 48.00. All other areas by mail: one month 5.50, three months 16.00, six months 31.00, one year 60.00. Out of state subscribers add 5.5 percent sales tax. Professionals and staff listed for Ottawa Herald.
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