Capital gains tax fight splits House Democrats
House leaders scramble after Ways and Means backs a capital gains cut with six Democrats crossing party lines. Conservatives warn against the move as Republicans push for a bipartisan approach and a broader tax relief strategy for workers. The plan cuts the top rate from 33 percent to 19.6 percent for 27 months, then 28 percent on gains above inflation.
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House
Bush
Ways and Means
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Thomas S. Foley
D-Wash
Ed Jenkins
D-Ga
Reagan
Newt Gingrich
Common Sense
Hoyer
Obituary for Earl Hicks Veteran Electrician and Family Man
A graveside service for Earl Roger Hicks 69 of 528 N Oak will be at Highland Cemetery at 2 p.m. Monday with Robert Andrews officiating. Born January 15 1920 in Kansas City Missouri he married Doris Elaine Vail September 24 1945 in Lawrence. He lived in Franklin County most of his life and owned Hicks Electric of Ottawa for 25 years retiring in 1987. He served as a Tech Sergeant in World War II in Panama and worked at Sunflower Ordnance Plant after the war. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 5901 and formerly of American Legion Warren Black Post 60 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2700. Survivors include his wife two daughters Marcia A Chapman Ottawa RFD 4 and Earlene R Hicks 529 N Oak a sister June Betz of Rantoul and a grandson. Visitation after 5:30 p.m. today and after 1 p.m. Sunday at Dengel and Son Mortuary with family receiving friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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N. Oak
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Highland Cemetery
Robert Andrews
Kansas City
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Lawrence
Rantoul
Ottawa
Franklin County
Hicks Electric of
City of
Otawa
Marcia A. Chapman
Ottawa Rfd
Earlene R. Hicks
June Betz
Dengel and Son Mortuary
Quiet session on Chicago Board of Trade grain futures
At Chicago Board of Trade futures closed mixed in a quiet session with no major supply and demand news. Wheat for September delivery at 3.88 a bushel, corn at 2.35, oats at 1.37, soybeans at 5.82 a bushel, with small daily moves across contracts.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
VFW Post Resumes Activities After Member’s Death
The Ottawa Veterans of Foreign Wars post restarts bingo and other activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Post commander Joe Wakefield said activities paused recently due to the death of Warren Sellen, who led bingo games.
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Ottawa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Joe Wakefield
Weekend Local Ads Preview Fresh Looks and Deals
Local ads feature a customized haircut at Charlotte's Chat and Curl with phone number and address, a Bible study at First Baptist Church starting Oct 4, a Saturday breakfast special at Hill House, makeup samples from LOREAL MATTIQUE, spring bulbs and garden supplies at Willis Garden Center, and an End of Summer clearance at The Alley. Also notes a casino night at Ottawa Country Club and appointment requests for The Looking Glass.
Dense fog gives way to sunshine and warmth this weekend
Dense fog in some areas early this morning, then turning sunny and warmer. Highs around 80 with southerly winds 5 to 15 mph. Mostly clear tonight with lows 50 to 55. Sunny and warm Sunday, highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Municipal Court News Sentencings and Diversions
Kenneth Burgoon 32 of Cypress fined 1000 dollars and jailed a year after DUI. Elizabeth Zamora 23 of Oak fined 101 dollars, five days in jail, four months probation for suspended license. David Ripple 21 of Locust fined 251 for no insurance, no eye protection, no class D license, illegal registration. David Gordon 25 of E fifth fined 152 for petty theft and PI. Frank Gilliam 535 Poplar fined 1500, 110 ASAP fee, 90 days jail for DUI. Diversion agreements filed for Frank M. Marconette, Billie R. Ybarra, Charles E. Schulz, Margaret Burgoon. District Court notes marriages and divorces. also lists school menus for USD 290 and Sacred Heart School and Senior Center meals.
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Cypress
Dui
Elizabeth Zamora
S. Oak
David Ripple
David Gordon
Frank Gilliam
S. Poplar
VIC
Frank M. Marconette
King
Billie R. Ybarra
Osawatomie
Charles E. Schulz
Main
Margaret Burgoon
Willow
District Court
Curtis Wayne Moore
Kansas City
Kan
Patricia
Ann Luther
Williamsburg
Lillian M. Huntsman
Robert J. Huntsman
Alice F. Wheeler
Wilmer E
Bill) Wheeler
Max J. Kiefer
Doris J. Kiefer
U.S.D
Reagan returns to California after skull surgery
Former President Ronald Reagan arrives at Van Nuys Airport with half his head shaved after flying home from Minnesota where doctors drained brain fluid from a July horse fall. Spokesman Mark Weinberg says Reagan feels great and is glad to be home as Nancy Reagan accompanies him.
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Minnesota
Mark Weinberg
Reagan
Nancy
California
Minnesota Twins
Rochester
Minn
Open houses planned by local schools Monday night
At least three local schools will host open house events Monday evening at 7 o clock. Eugene Field and Eisenhower elementary schools and Ottawa High are all holding activities at the same start time.
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Eisenhower
Ottawa High
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