Ottawa backs property tax rebates for revitalization zones
City, county and school board near agreement on a five year residential and ten year commercial tax rebate plan for five Ottawa zones. Thresholds lowered from initial proposals to 25 percent residential and 50 percent commercial value gains. Aimed at downtown redevelopment and blighted neighborhoods with emphasis on downtown buildings and home remodeling.
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John D. Montgomery
Sebelius confronts campaign money from insurers reform push
Kansas insurance commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, elected in 1994, urged Senate Bill 339 to ban campaign contributions from regulated insurers. She warned such funding creates conflicts, noting past raises and a $6.2 billion state industry. Critics argued free speech and expertise justify funding. The committee delayed action.
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Kathleen Sebelius
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Ron Todd
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Pat Morris
Kansas Association of Insurance Agents
Janice Hardenberger
R-Haddam
Reader Forum letters critique city race and juvenile laws
In a February 20 1997 local paper Blaine Finch's Youth Summit claim is questioned by Carrie Brigham who asks him to define serving since she has been active since 1993 but believes he only attended the first meeting. Sandy Griffin complains about four private clubs and taverns where juveniles were arrested and fined and calls for stricter laws and penalties.
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Sandy Griffin
Stafford
Terrace
Enforcement Needed for Federal Campaign Laws
Charleston Daily Mail argues federal campaign financing laws reveal how the Clinton administration used the White House to raise money. The piece favors enforcing existing laws over new legislation and notes public property care in political campaigns, including the shuttering of Motel 1600 Lincoln suite.
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Guest Editorial Variety Reflections in The Herald
Guest editorials present a range of opinions for readers. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect The Herald's official stance or editor.
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Deadline for spring city and school election letters
The deadline to submit letters concerning the spring city and school elections is 6 p.m. Thursday. No such letters will be published after Saturday.
Cubs curse tied to goat? Not the real reason
The piece debunks the Billy Goat tale blaming the Cubs woes on a mythical curse. It credits P K Wrigley’s era and racism in management as core failures, noting postwar roster limits and missed integration after Jackie Robinson’s breakthrough. The author predicts fans would cheer any strong, even fantastical, signing.
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Branch Rickey
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Roy Campanella
Junior Gilliam
Don Newcombe
Joe Black
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Larry Doby
Luke Easter
Minnie Minoso
Satchel Paige
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
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