NFIB launches anti IRS petition drive nationwide
The National Federation of Independent Business rolls out a grassroots effort to abolish the IRS Code by 2000 with petitions flowing into Washington. It promotes five flat tax style plans while warning of petition misrepresentation and urging supporters to act.
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National Federation of Independent Business
NFIB
Washington
Congress
Clinton White House
Cult
Sponown
National Federation For Independent Business
Clinton
P.O
Nashville
Residents Criticize Gun Ordinance In Wilson County
Wilson County residents protest an ordinance banning firearm discharge on small tracts. They claim road repairs and safety issues dwarf gunfire concerns and accuse commissioners of overreach while defending responsible shooting.
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Big Brother
Commissioners' Court
Wilson County
Fire department call count dispute letter
A reader corrects a misprint in the March 25 Wilson County News letter about the LaVernia Fire Department. The writer notes the department handles about 90 calls yearly, not 20, with three calls occurring inside the city.
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Commissioners' Court
Wilson County News
LaVernia Fire Department
LaVernia Funding Decision Sparks Wilson County Debate
A local dispute arises as 29 commissioners withhold funds, only one benefiting LaVernia. The decision to delay money risks property and lives of Wilson County residents, illustrating a contentious stance by the majority.
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LaVernia
Wilson County
Resident questions 911 location numbers for Wilson County
Thomas Raabe from McCoy asks who issued location numbers for Wilson County homes and why the system has not been completed since 1995. He notes Leslie Baumann's volunteer work with the Three Oaks Volunteer Fire Department and urges completion for EMS fire and sheriff services.
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Wilson County
Leslie Baumann
Three Oaks
Courage and bias in a 1962 cafe tale with Coach Steinke
A columnist recalls a 1962 story about a cafe owner using the N word and a coach named Steinke. Sid Blanks is praised for dignity amid discrimination, teaching that refusing to be a victim marks true winners. The note explains prior censorship and urges readers to reflect on bias and principle.
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Steinke
Sid Blanks
P.O. Box
Stockdale
Texas
Catholic hotline offers free movie ratings
Parents may call 1 800 311 4222 to obtain a free rating of six recent films. The toll free line, sponsored by the United States Catholic Conference, provides a brief review and the rating from the Motion Picture Association of America.
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United States Catholic Conference
Motion Picture Association of America
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