Clinton poised for easy re election amid strong economy
Clinton is set for a comfortable victory as polls show a double digit lead over Bob Dole. The economy is strong with low inflation and falling unemployment, boosting incumbency power. Dole’s tax cut plan faces scrutiny, while drug war issues and Saddam Hussein loom as potential challenges.
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The Colossal Zucchini In My Lawrence Yard
Vickie Hull writes from Lawrence about an 8 pound 16 inch zucchini that overtook the space near the garage. She doodles plans for its fame or fate, weighing prizes, photos, and oddball jokes while imagining Ridley-like publicity and a possible doorknob prize.
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Man recalls dog theft after police response in Chicago
Eddie details a brutal Chicago night, his search for his missing dog Dancer, and how a gunpoint shooting nearby led to a confession that the police did not protect him. He blames authorities for his loss, and contrasts a wasted civic effort with harm caused by gang activity.
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Johnson County champions tax deferments for urban farms and office parks
Johnson County hinges on agricultural tax deferments to shield commercial property from rising bills. The Olathe Daily News notes 4,500 acres across 432 properties receive such relief, saving about 4.1 million dollars, with car dealers and malls benefiting as urban spaces are reclassified as farmland.
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