George Brett’s off field outbursts spark Royals backlash
Editorial notes George Brett of the Kansas City Royals has drawn criticism for tantrums, including an ankle injury incident in Kansas City where he struck a photographer with a crutch, and a Minnesota episode where he damaged restroom fixtures with a bat after a poor game. The piece frames him as under pressure in his pursuit of a .400 batting average and notes the public ire toward the glamor star.
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Brett
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Superstar Brett Faces Slump and Scrutiny
The Royals star is off to a slow start with no home runs and six RBIs as critics question his off field antics. He deflects questions on a Minnesota incident and remains media savvy yet uncooperative when coverage turns unfavorable.
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Brett
Minnesota
Reagan Tax Plan Needs Broad Cuts and Timeframe
James Kilpatrick argues the Reagan tax bill requires substantial rate cuts spread over several years to stimulate savings and investment, grow revenues, and broaden personal freedom. He notes House doubts and a March ORC poll asking if people would spend or save after a 30 percent cut over three years.
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Showdown on tax bill tests saving vs debt repayment
Four of five respondents favor saving or using tax windfalls to pay debts, but low income families may see smaller gains. A family of four earning $10,000 would drop from $374 to $322 in 1982, while a $50,000 household would save about $1,400. Liberal Democrats push for deeper cuts in social programs and more relief for lower incomes, while defenders warn of deficits. The piece notes the showdown hinges on how the bill impacts different income groups and pursues a production boost from capital investment.
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Thomas P. O’neill
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Reagan
Washington
Distaff Side and Kitchen Tips From A Rural Page
A column offers summer hints from a home section with frugal ideas. It notes zucchini bread recipes, water-saving plant care methods, and a humorous incident in a small Kansas fast food joint where a customer faced a mustard relish mishap and a fly in the bin. Other remarks compare pet feeding costs and joke about franchise rules.
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No Buddhists in foxholes theology of Reagan era satire
A satirical essay attacks the Reagan administration's religious rhetoric and its view of public lands and resource use. It argues Secretary James Watt's policies blend Calvinist wealth theory with a Second Coming justification, urging rapid exploitation of national parks and forests while lampooning political figures.
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Art Buchwald Social Security satire about age and funding
In a humorous exchange a son and father debate looming Social Security changes. They joke about living longer than expected and Washington's plan to impose new rules. The dialogue toys with age thresholds and new regulations tied to pensions, medical coverage, and work requirements as a critique of budget pressures.
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