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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1998
Page
2
House Taxation Committee endorsed a constitutional amendment requiring two thirds majorities in both houses to raise taxes. An amendment would permit simple majority in financial emergencies but lawmakers warn it could hamper handling fiscal crises and raise local tax burdens. Voters hold ultimate remedy at the polls.
Editorial note explains that guest contributors provide diverse opinions and that their views may not reflect The Herald's official stance. Readers are reminded that the editor's positions differ from external writers.
The Herald Sun reports Gene McKinney, former Sergeant Major of the Army, was found innocent on 18 charges of sexual misconduct. Yet his demotion to master sergeant and retirement pay loss of $875 monthly show the lasting personal cost of the case.
A column uses a chainsaw gag to mock tax-cut theatrics by a Pennsylvania congressman and staff, arguing real reform won’t materialize for most taxpayers. It critiques inheritance, property, and sales taxes while noting the broader cost of reduced government funding and the risk to services.
A letter disputes a March 26 Ottawa Herald report on federal funding for US Highway 59. The writer accuses city commissioners of mischaracterizing actions, asserts timely attempts to secure funds, and notes a proposal they received after the story. The writer stresses ongoing commitment to Ottawa’s highway needs and opposes perceived political games.
Readers may submit hand signed letters with a physical address and phone number. Mail to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or email letters ottawaher ald com. Submissions must be under 500 words.
A personal reflection on Benjamin Spock who died at 94, praised as a parenting icon. The writer recalls relying on Baby and Child Care, his reassurance to anxious parents, and how Spock’s blend of empathy and common sense shaped her own sense of motherhood and doubt.
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