Editorial: Bush threat spurs overreaction in security response
Editorial notes the Tuesday threat to Vice President Bush prompted heavy security actions, including riot squads, helicopters, and building searches, though authorities later suspect a rock hit the armored limousine. It highlights heightened vigilance amid recent high profile attacks and the current climate of fear and suspicion.
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Reagan proposes 5 percent withholding on dividends and interest
President Reagan backs a 5 percent withholding tax on dividends and interest to curb tax evasion. He argues it would not raise taxes for honest taxpayers but could reduce the 9 to 16 percent of unpaid taxes. The plan would add payroll bookkeeping but promises broad compliance gains.
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Chamber contest to boost university faculty memberships
The Lawrence and Manhattan chambers planned a competition to recruit the most new members from Kansas University and Kansas State University faculties and staff. The item notes a cloudy February day, impending annexation talks, and regional public notices, with other items about local education funding and historical notes from 25 and 40 years ago.
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Manhattan Chamber
Kansas University
Kansas State University
Kansa Power and Light Co
KPL
Wakarusa
Kansas
State Senate
House
Ways and Means
Reagan era watchdog under probe by Congress
Washington reports that the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency, created to coordinate inspectors general and crack down on waste and fraud, faces a congressional investigation. Edwin Harper heads the council and President Reagan once touted its success amid rising indictments and recovered funds, prompting scrutiny from Rep. John Dingell.
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Dingell seeks GAO audit of IG data and double counting
Representative Dingell asks Comptroller General Bowser to audit the GAO data behind Inspector General reports to verify accuracy and prevent double counting in joint investigations. He questions reported percentage increases and tips, seeking documentation before Congress weighs IG performance. A GAO audit is welcomed by an OMB spokeswoman.
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Dingell
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General Accounting Office
Council
Lucette Lagnado
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OMB
Doubleday & Co
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Reagan's state control plan for welfare proposals
Reagan advances a plan to shift federal welfare programs to states by 1984 and eliminate federal mandates. The piece argues this risks abandoning needy citizens, notes the funding shift via a trust fund and excise taxes, and warns of interstate disparities and national economy impacts. It contends welfare remains a national responsibility despite states taking over.
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Reagan
State of the Union
Washington
Water fee referendum urged for Lawrence voters concerns
Letters to the editor urge a public vote on a proposed 50 cent monthly water meter user fee, warn of new tax funding for diverse projects, question refunds of previously illegal charges, and critique special election costs. The page also includes views on abortion politics, draft of war inflation, and a plea for better city entrance landscaping at the Ramada Inn area.
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Reagan budget pace tests credibility and conservative faith
Washington reports a sprinting schedule as Reagan prepares the 1983 budget and faces 1984 campaign pressures. Fears of deficits and waning confidence in Reaganomics ripple through conservative circles, with analysts warning of an ideological and electoral crisis if deficits persist. The credibility of the program hinges on Stockman and the budget team this fortnight.
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American Political Report
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