End the charade on taxes Bush faces new talks with Congress
The piece criticizes Bush for dropping all limits on tax talks with Congress, warning that tax hikes are likely. It links federal debt and deficits to state funding pressures, urges honest facing of the problem, and calls for spending cuts alongside any tax changes. It also criticizes Reagan era tax moves and urges Democrats to back a fiscal corrective path.
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Bush
Congress
Reagan
Democrats
Guest Opinion on Hutchinson Buhler School Aid Fluke
A Guest Opinion criticizes Gov Mike Hayden signing a new school spending bill that funnels over 1 million to Hutchinson and Buhler property owners, effectively subsidizing them via state funds. It argues for a permanent shift from property taxes to educational finance and warns against ad hoc bandages, noting past wealth spikes in Reno County and Kroger payouts.
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Utchinson
Buhler
Mike Hayden
Kansas
Hutchinson
David Kerr
Reno County
Kroger Co
The
Hutchinson News
Ottawa sophomores praise bond passing and new school facilities
OHS sophomores thank Ottawa residents for approving the bond issue. They celebrate a future with new classrooms, a better library, and a new gymnasium for Ottawa High School. The message notes community support following six previous bond defeats and lists the Sophomore Class Board members.
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Ottawa
Ottawa High
OHS
Lady Savers and The Game spark odd ads in commentary
In a humor column, Jim Hitch promotes Lady Savers under the toilet lid and details a controversial telephonic game called The Game. The latter, run by 900 Million Productions, promises up to $1 million for seven correct answers across seven rounds, with a $2.99 entry and later toll-free play.
Europe to shoulder burden in new world order
The columnist argues the United States should cede leadership and let Europe mediate Baltic and Polish questions with Gorbachev. Europe will dominate 21st century growth, while the US must focus on priorities, education, and economic competition, urging less reliance on nuclear deterrence in Europe.
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Germany
France
Gorbachev
United States
United Europe
Lithuania
Europe
Bush
Latvia
TV exposure blamed for aggressive kids and obesity
The American Academy of Pediatrics warns lengthy TV viewing fuels violence, sex exposure, and poor eating habits among children. Authors call out networks and parents alike while urging stricter controls and more family conversations to limit screen time.
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America
American Academy of Pediatrics
Prime time to appreciate our schools teachers
A National PTA effort marks Teacher Appreciation Week amid a push to honor teachers who provide essential public education. The 5.6 million members emphasize teachers’ crucial role in a democratic society and encourage students and communities to express gratitude.
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PTA
Brass Ring disassociates from wishing wells charity
The Brass Ring Society states it uses volunteers not agents and 100 percent of wishing well funds go to its charity work in Ottawa. The note, signed by Ray Esposito and PTA leaders, cites cooperation with the Kansas Attorney General and urges teacher appreciation during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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National Enquirer
Ottawa
Iety
Wishing Wells
Kansas
Enquirer
Ray Esposito
Brass Ring Society
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