Ottawa editorials on sales tax and its Kansas impact
The piece argues future sales tax growth in Kansas will hit Ottawa and poor Kansans hard. It notes the League of Kansas Municipalities seeks a 1% to 2% raise in municipal sales tax ceilings, with state increases already lifting Ottawa’s rate to 6.4 percent and potentially to 7.9 percent or more. It cautions buyers pay the full levy and laments low public awareness of sales tax costs while urging scrutiny of income and property taxes.
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Kansas
League of Kansas Municipalities
Franklin County
City of Ottawa
Ottawa
City of
League
Jim Hitch
Remembering George Brett and his Royals legacy
The Topeka Capital Journal salutes George Brett's baseball career, highlighting his 3 batting titles, 3,600 hits, and lifelong impact on Kansas City fans. It frames his legacy as a defining chapter of Royals history and a source of enduring pride for Kansans.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Topeka Capital Journal
George Brett
Kansas City Royals
George
Kansas City
Royals
California
Salina Journal
University of Kansas
Gene Budig
Budig
Money Magazine
Best College Boys
Contact details for US and Kansas officials
A list of names and addresses for federal and Kansas state representatives and senators. Includes President George Bush at the White House, Gov. Joan Finney in Topeka, Sen. Bob Dole, Sen. Nancy Kassebaum, Rep. Dick Nichols, State Rep. George Teagarden, State Sen. Dave Webb, and State Rep. Walker Hendrix with office addresses and telephone numbers.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Joan Finney
Suse
Topeka
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Dick Nichols
Longwood
George Teagarden
Statehouse
Dave Webb
Nall
Suilwell
Walker Hendrix
The TV Addiction Question The Million Dollar Choice
A TV Guide survey finds one in four Americans would give up television for a million dollars. The piece weighs whether Congress acted rightly and whether people could abstain from TV for money. The author muses on addiction to entertainment, moderation, and what one would sacrifice for a large windfall.
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TV Guide Magazine
Congress
Bush
TV Guide
Breast Cancer Awareness Task Force Names Cochair
The House Republican Task Force on Breast Cancer named its cochair during a hearing in October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marilyn Quayle spoke about family experience with cancer and urged continued research, education, and early detection.
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House of Representatives
Republican
Cochairman
Connie
Task Force On
Breast
Marilyn Quayle
Dan Quayle
Brest
Molzen
It's Your Quarter draws ire as readers chide leaders
A community column criticizes local coaches, city commissioners, and leaders for perceived errors in the summer ball program and governance. The writer defends volunteers, noting coaching, city service, and leadership roles require time and dedication, while urging readers to learn the facts before complaining.
It's Your Quarter Sparks Community Outrage and Cable Return
A reader blasts volunteers and a hometown paper while criticizing national politics. The letter cites junk cars, urges city cleanup, condemns Reagan era policies, and protests censorship. It notes Ottawa Channel 62 must carry signals and invites public comment via a local dialed hotline.
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Congress
Ottawa
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