Tax patchwork in Kansas taxes sparks confusion
Ottawa Herald notes Kansas Supreme Court ruling on the intangibles tax allows state collection but forbids local cuts. The piece warns of a nonuniform system as cities weigh reducing or eliminating the tax, while property values and sales taxes vary across municipalities.
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Mortgage rates rise as housing mood sours further
AP reports February home mortgage rates at 17.49 percent, up from January and far above the 3 percent level a few years earlier. Four major homebuilding firms face S&P CreditWatch reviews amid a housing downturn, while economist Jack Carlson warns of a prolonged bleak market until policy action improves conditions.
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Congressurges tougher IRS to chase unpaid taxes
Sen. Robert Dole and other lawmakers push for a stricter Internal Revenue Service to close the tax gap. They cite about 100 billion dollars in legal income taxed lightly or not at all and note many through nonfiling and illicit earnings evade payment. The plan seeks more enforcement from Congress to the courts.
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Great Plague Flashback and TV Lineup Highlights
Flashback to the 1918 plague with an estimated 20 million victims, alongside a chaotic TV guide featuring shows from ESPN and Warner-era programs. Notable items include Bugs Bunny specials, nature and sports programming, and classic films with star casts.
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Causes of Cloudy Urine and Pus Cells in Diabetes Patients
Doctor explains that cloudy urine does not always signal infection. Pus cells and mineral deposits can cloud urine. acetic acid dissolves mineral deposits, revealing the cause. White blood cells suggest infection, often with bacteria or kidney inflammation. Diabetes raises UTI risk but isn’t the sole explanation.
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Causes of migraines from foods and mouth corner tracks
A reader asks if cheddar cheese triggers migraines and which foods contain the implicated substances tyramine or phenylethylamine. The letter also requests info on tracks forming at the mouth corners, noting vitamin B deficiency as a possible cause and seeking other factors.
Ottawa Herald classifieds and subscriber rates feature
The Ottawa Herald lists mailing addresses, editor and publisher, and subscription rates for Ottawa and surrounding areas with separate in-state and out-of-state pricing. It also includes health Q A notes and reader letters mentioning riboflavin and denture topics, with a brief inquiry about medical school.
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Marx Brothers in a Nutshell TV film review values wit
PBS presents The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell a two hour program tracing vaudeville Broadway Hollywood and post movie careers with clips and interviews. Weide a 22 year old filmmaker crafts a cinematic salute but omits some key episodes and deeper exploration of the brothers complex dynamics and moods.
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