Editorials Clash Over Dole Campaign Tactics
Guest editorialists argue Senator Bob Dole misreads his base as he shifts toward conservatives. The piece notes a June $1,000 contribution from a gay Republican group flagged as accepted in error and returned, challenging Dole’s stance on campaign finance and voter influence.
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Community forum letter on Oregon Road dust and animal control
A reader thanks the animal control officer for prompt service addressing a nuisance on Oregon Road during a Monday holiday. Trucks sand and water laid dust for hours, disturbing residents enjoying a shaded evening. The writer invites others to share thoughts via the community forum and provides a contact number with call times.
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Readers urged to sign letters with address for publication
Editors request all letters be signed with the writer's address and a telephone number for verification. unsigned submissions will not be published.
Fiscal Tax and Spending in Congress Debate
A critical speaker denounces Congress for mismanaging the federal budget, arguing plans rely on steady spending hikes rather than real cuts. He decries Medicare increases, lobbies, and the notion of federal aid, urging drastic cuts to programs to curb taxes and restore fiscal restraint.
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Christmas Display and Tax Talk Highlight Local Front Pages
A Kansas City Star report notes Johnson County taxes may not return home as Missouri observers view Kansans as benefiting from metro services. The piece contrasts local tax burdens with state university funding shifts, warning tuition hikes may limit access to higher education for poorer students.
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Freddie the Freeloader: Tavern Dog Hero Remembered
Mike Royko recalls Freddie the Freeloader, a Milwaukee tavern dog who never bit regulars and even walked patrons home after nights out. Freddie’s acts saved Old Jake during a blizzard, earning bar praise and calls for a small statue beside the counter.
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