Kansas House backs tax reform to equalize auto taxes
The Kansas House passes a bill to uniform auto taxes across all 105 counties, compress rates, and lock in limits to prevent future increases. It aims to curb illegal registration in lower tax areas and simplify administration while promoting newer vehicle purchases. Contact details for state capitol office provided.
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Forensics Showcase at Ottawa University set for Wednesday
OU to showcase forensics talent at 10 am in the Administration Building Auditorium as part of the University Program Series. Awards from the OU Debate and Forensics team will be presented. Admission is free and open to the public.
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University of California, Berkeley
Malveaux
Lisa Heath
Centropolis
Centropolis Township
Hayes Township
Gene Gilliland
Earthquake disrupts Oscars backstage moments in downtown venue
During a pre ceremony quake backstage at the downtown auditorium Jeff Bridges Geena Davis and Renny Harlin were among those shaken. Elijah Wood read the best visual effects winner as a dinosaur prop delivered the envelope. Crew and audience members urged calm while Oscar officials urged people to stay in place.
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West Franklin schedules corrected meeting dates
West Franklin school district corrects meeting dates for the local option budget and building proposal. The board will answer questions at 7:30 p.m. on April 4 in Williamsburg High School gym, April 5 in Appanoose Grade School multi purpose room, and April 6 in Pomona High School multi purpose room with information sheets and a brief presentation.
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Todd political baggage weighs heavy in Kansas race
Insurance Commissioner Ron Todd confronts heavy baggage from his past including a dual pension receipt and ties to former commissioner Fletcher Bell. Analysts note strong industry donations and GOP divisions threaten his bid for re election, while supporters cite a solid record on auto insurance and workers compensation.
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Israelis wounded as gunmen strike bus near West Bank settlement
Gunmen opened fire on an Israeli bus near Ateret and Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, wounding five passengers. Ateret settlers reported the attack near the settlement after nightfall, with Palestinian gunmen identified by Israeli reports.
Weather Tonight and Extended Forecast With Reservoir Data
The forecast calls for a clear night with a low around 0 and a south wind of 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms with mid 40s to lower 50s for lows and 60s to 70s for highs, with some northwest areas cooler. Thursday may bring further showers with lows near 30 to 40 and highs in the 40s to 50s, while northwest regions stay cooler. Reservoir pool outflow figures are listed for Clinton, Hillsdale, Melvern, and Pomona.
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Branson murder leads tracked with tips and vehicle checks
Investigators pursued leads after Doris Branson's murder, checking two US-59 stops near her Branson home and seeking a light blue semi truck driver and a brown car. A purse found 20 days later yielded no clues, and a secret hotline offered up to five thousand dollars for tips as the case remained open.
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Fiske strikes plea deal with former judge in Whitewater inquiry
David Hale, an indicted former judge linked to a problematic loan involving President Clinton, agreed to a plea and will cooperate with investigators. Hale has begun assisting prosecutors and will plead guilty to two charges at a federal hearing in Little Rock, Arkansas, per his lawyer Randy Coleman. Coleman said Hale will testify fully as required.
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Whitewater
Robert Fiske
Clinton
David Hale
Little Rock
Ark
Randy Coleman
Clinton campaign promotes health care plan push
The White House plans a week long drive featuring President Clinton and Hillary to explain the administration health care proposal to the public, with spokesman Jeff Eller emphasizing use of the best spokespeople.
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Right takes lead in El Salvador election runoff risk
With more than half the votes counted, ARENA conservatives led a leftist coalition including former guerrillas. ARENA neared 50 percent, threatening a runoff in April. It was the first election since the 1992 civil war end, with nearly half of 2.3 million eligible voters abstaining.
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Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1993
Publication lists monthly and annual delivery prices for Ottawa and surrounding counties. Rates show rural town, mail, in-state and out-of-state options with advance payment requirement and state sales tax inclusion. Prices range from one month to one year across multiple regions.
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