Flat tax talk resurfaces as 17 percent plan drew concern
The debate centers on a 17 percent flat tax replacing the graduated system. Proponents claim higher personal deductions and elimination of taxes on capital gains dividends and mortgage interest while critics warn of $300 billion in lost revenue. Senator Bradley notes deductions affect middle-class due to property taxes and mortgage costs.
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Bill Bradley
New Jersey
Uncle Sam
Congress
No Kidding by Karl A Van Asselt
Karl A Van Asselt presents original meanings for seven common words in an excerpt that redefines noon carnival silly boudoir cadet jubilee and constable. The piece traces how language shifts alter everyday interpretation with playful scholarly notes.
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Karl A. van Asselt
Constable
Hue
Morton S. Freeman
Penguin Books, Ltd
Community voices on youth behavior and local issues
Readers urge action on middle school discipline and curb youth gatherings. They question Ottawa officials over the Franklin building purchase, police funding, and library board conflicts while urging parents to prioritize children and add input to "It's Your Quarter" at 242-4700.
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Commission
Tlee i
School Board
Ottawa
Franklin Building
Ouawa
Library Board
City Hall
Franklin
Franklin Savings
Top Ten Reasons KU Will Win The Big Game
The Sunflower Civil War gains national appeal as ESPN broadcasts a KU versus K State clash. Arguments favor KU include fan intensity and Roy Williams influence, while K State touts its ranking and a predicted 27 14 victory.
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University of Kansas I Jayhawks
Kansas State University Wildcats
K-State
Wildcats
ESPN
David Letterman
Jayhawks
Jayhawk
Chad
Lawrence
Mildcats
Roy Williams
Glenn Mason
Manhattan
Jay Bemis
Herald
Fred Phelps
California
Bill Snyder
Dan Manuell
Pickpocket tale shows dangers on Chicago streets
A Chicago reader recounts a bold pickpocketing scheme on Rush Street with a woman bumping and a larger man shadowing, leaving him without wallet or cards. Other suburban incidents recur in Hoffman Estates and Waukegan, where strangers’ tricks and apologies mask thefts. The piece argues for severe punishment and cautions readers to protect pockets.
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Chicago
Bushtreet
Rush Street
Hoffman Estates
Licey
American Civil Liberties Union
International visitors offer a new cross border perspective
The narrative contrasts routine Monday morning troubles with grave dangers faced by opponents of Saddam Hussein, activists pursuing democracy, and reformers in various nations. It highlights Al Rashid, Nkomo, Gopalakrishnan, and Dar as individuals whose lives or futures could be at risk due to political clashes and social pressures.
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Mr. al
Rashid
Saddam Hussein
Mr. Nkomo
Gopalakrishnan
Mr. Dar
Local residents praise hometown Ottawa in heartfelt tribute
Lou Atherton and a long list of neighbors and local businesses including Dodson Aviation, Pizza Village, Dairy Queen, Sirloin Stockade, and Brenda Jackson are thanked for being part of Ottawa’s community spirit. Mark Morrissey notes the group’s appreciation and invites others to join.
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Dodson Aviation
Wendell Barker
Roger Maxwell
Don Duncan
Scott Lambers
Charles Mavity
Adrian Derousseau
Gary Underwood
Russ
Sandy Sylvester
Brenda Boldra
Dave
Cindy Judd
Pizza Village
Sirloin Stockade
Dairy Queen
Gene Ramsey
Brenda Jackson
Ottawa
Mark Morrisey
Markenbarry
113 S. Main
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The
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Antwerp
Belgium
Saaremaa Island
Hiluma
Gulf of Riga
Estonia
Italy
Monte Vigese
Mallard Crete
Myself
Lou Atherton
Nile
Karen Peterson
Bob
Liz Ruesch
Jerry
Connie Thompson
Bill
Stephanie Allegre
Darren
Cheri Underwood
Pam Ludwick
Jim
Joyce Hitch
Fibant
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