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Editorial
June 20, 1953
Kodiak Mirror
Kodiak, Alaska
What is this article about?
Editorial urges voters in Kodiak's Independent School District to approve a sales tax for a swimming pool and playground at the new school, emphasizing children's need for recreation and dismissing objections.
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Put Pennies Back In Circulation
Tuesday the voters of the Independent School District will go to the polls to ballot on a sales tax which will provide a swimming pool and playground for the new Kodiak school.
There is only one point to consider in this election: do the children of Kodiak need this equipment?
The answer is yes. And there is no other way to raise or obtain the money other than the sales tax.
Discount the fact that you don't like to handle pennies; discount the fact that the merchants don't want to bother with the reports: discount the fact that we "need roads" (this sales tax has nothing to do with the City of Kodiak finances.)
Remember only that this is something for the children of Kodiak who in the words of one teenager, "have no recreation here at all" and mark your ballot YES on Tuesday.
Tuesday the voters of the Independent School District will go to the polls to ballot on a sales tax which will provide a swimming pool and playground for the new Kodiak school.
There is only one point to consider in this election: do the children of Kodiak need this equipment?
The answer is yes. And there is no other way to raise or obtain the money other than the sales tax.
Discount the fact that you don't like to handle pennies; discount the fact that the merchants don't want to bother with the reports: discount the fact that we "need roads" (this sales tax has nothing to do with the City of Kodiak finances.)
Remember only that this is something for the children of Kodiak who in the words of one teenager, "have no recreation here at all" and mark your ballot YES on Tuesday.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
Economic Policy
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Sales Tax
School Facilities
Swimming Pool
Playground
Kodiak Recreation
Children's Needs
What entities or persons were involved?
Independent School District
Children Of Kodiak
Kodiak School
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Support For Sales Tax To Fund School Swimming Pool And Playground
Stance / Tone
Strongly Supportive
Key Figures
Independent School District
Children Of Kodiak
Kodiak School
Key Arguments
Children Of Kodiak Need Swimming Pool And Playground For Recreation
Sales Tax Is The Only Way To Raise Funds For This Equipment
Discount Objections About Handling Pennies And Merchant Reports
Sales Tax Unrelated To City Finances Or Roads