Tax Freedom Day and Kansas tax policy questioned
An editorial critiques Kansas tax levels noting Tax Freedom Day arrives earlier than many states due to government growth and high taxation. It asks why Kansas remains high taxed, cites Tax Foundation rankings, and warns that federal spending cuts may shift costs to state and local governments, urging taxpayers to question and vote. The piece ends mid-sentence.
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Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Colorado
The
Tax Foundation
Washington, D.C
United States
Roberts pushes 65 mph speed limit on interstates
Guest editorial argues states should raise the highway speed limit to 65 mph, claiming auto safety advances and 55 mph limits hinder traffic flow. It asserts most drivers exceed 65 mph and that higher limits reduce danger by aligning with current driving speeds.
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Herald
U.S
Pat Roberts
Roberts
NO KIDDING By Karl A Van Asselt Popeye profile
Popeye the Sailor Man profile traces his origin in Olive Oyl's strip and claims heavy spinich growth in the 1931 to 1936 period. It notes Popeye's voice disliked spinach, mentions a 1930s hula dance with Betty Boop in an early cartoon, and states the song was written in two hours for potential Songwriters Hall of Fame recognition.
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Popeye
the Sailor Man
Olive Oyl
U.S
Betty Boop
Popeye the Sailor Man
Songwriters Hall of Fame
World Features Syndicate
North Shore
Hyde Park
Ottawa Middle School gains ground under new principal Steve Woolf
Principal Steve Woolf drives an upbeat turnaround at Ottawa Middle School as he expands the BUG program with Gold Red and White cards rewarding GPA gains and good conduct. About 20 percent reach the top 3.8 GPA, double the previous year, while emphasis remains academics attitude action and activity. Assistant principal Dale Fox credits strong eighth grade leadership for the progress.
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Steve Woolf
Woolf
Ottawa Middle School
Peoples National Bank
First National Bank
Kansas State Bank
Dale Fox
Would Chicagoans carry concealed guns if legal
The piece reports assorted Chicago residents views on legal concealed carry. People cite safety, fear, or personal ethics, with some supporting it for protection and manners, others opposing it as dangerous and impractical. Governor Edgar's stance and a looming statewide law are noted.
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Florida
Virginia
Jefferson Park
Northwest Side
Jack Dempsey
John Wayne
Clint Eastwood
End of World War II Peace Reached in Europe
Fifty years ago today peace officially arrived in Europe with celebrations in the United States Britain and allied nations. Some German resistance lingered in Austria Czechoslovakia and Croatia while mass surrenders began. Rain slowed U S attacks on Okinawa as Philippine forces pushed Japanese back and crossed the Talomo River on Mindanao, Mindanao.
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Europe
United States
Britain
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Croatia
U.S
Okinawa
Philippines
Talomo River
Mindanao
State faces funding squeeze as Congress trims deficit
Kansas lawmakers grapple with a looming $2 billion annual hit from a federal deficit plan, while state and local programs strain under tightened funding. The piece warns of higher local taxes, shifts in education responsibility, and the risk of a fragmented federalism as states absorb more programs amid national budget cuts.
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Pera
Congress
Topeka
Senate
Bud Burke
Washington
Kansas
States
America
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