Missouri Tax Limit Experiment Cited by Heartland Institute
A Missouri tax cap amendment limits local and state tax increases without voter approval and requires balanced budgets. The Heartland Institute notes population growth rose in the 1980s, with residents earning about 11 billion more than without the limits, while critics say it harms business prospects.
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Guest Opinion Editorial Note from The Herald
A brief introduction explains that guest editorials present varied viewpoints and may not reflect The Herald's official stance. It clarifies the opinion nature of guest pieces and the distinction from the newspaper's own editorials.
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Free 29-cent stamps spark Palm Beach post office test
The Palm Beach main post office joins a three site South Florida test offering free 29-cent stamps within five minutes of service. For four days no free stamps left the office amid glitches yet the program draws praise from patrons and officials who say the post office must compete with UPS and FedEx. Some locals warn outlets could lose money if waits extend, while others commend faster service and improved image, noting customer behavior and bottlenecks in queues.
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Palm Beach, Fla
Palm Beach
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United Parcel Service
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Lawrence Journal-World
Letters to the Editor Policy Encourages Signatures
The notice urges readers to send signed letters with a full signature and address and includes a requirement that unsigned letters will not be published. It also requests a telephone number to expedite verification of submissions.
Commentary on aging golfers at the Southwestern Bell Classic
Longtime golfer observes senior tour players at Loch Lloyd Kansas City. He notes unpredictable, powerful drives and flawed swings yet steady scoring. He contrasts televised perception with live presence of Lee Trevino and peers like Casper Janu ary Moody Stockton Coody, and questions why golf remains appealing given the effort.
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Dale Howard
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Loch Lloyd Country Club
Doug Sanders
Jim Albus
Charles Coody
Lee Trevino
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Ottawa USD 290 teachers deserve fair pay, not merit schemes
A parent defends USD 290 teachers against editorial on salaries, arguing merit pay only works if base pay meets cost of living and evaluators avoid bias. The letter urges publishers to publish a cost of living comparison and notes local pro lifers’ dedication to protecting babies and supporting related programs.
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Jim Hitch
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Community dialogue letters raise safety and civic concerns
Ottawa readers voice reactions on animal safety with dogs in vehicles, hotel renovations for elderly residents, and stricter drunk driving penalties. They question thefts of dogs, sprinklers in North American Hotel, fire safety for seniors, bike confiscation fairness, sidewalk use, park facilities, track widening, and call for civic integrity. The piece ends inviting more letters to the It’s Your Quarter column with contact details.
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