Tax changes add elder benefits and new rules this year
The 1976 and 1977 tax acts create the zero bracket amount and enhanced credits for the elderly, with schedules R and RP for the elderly and public pensions. Credits differ from deductions, with IV income limits and specific thresholds for single and married filers. Affected seniors should review Form 2440 for disability exclusions and request withholding on pensions via Form W-4P.
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U.S. Senate Special Committee On
American Association of Retired Persons
National Retired Teachers Association
Kansas finishes third in Vermillion intercollegiate smallbore meet
Kansas placed third in a 25 team intercollegiate smallbore rifle meet held in Vermillion South Dakota. Minnesota won with 2100 points while host South Dakota finished second at 2043 just three ahead of Kansas. KU shooters were Jim Beckley Eric Reits Armand Jones and Don Carber with Jim Ludwig of the KU military science department as coach.
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Kansas
Vermillion
S.D
Minnesota
South Dakota
Jim Beckley
Eric Reits
Armand Jones
Don Carber
Jim Ludwig
KU Military Science Department
Travel agents halt one day airline ticket delivery plan
Washington AP reports a USPS computer plan to print and deliver airline tickets with next day mail was killed by travel agents fear of losing commissions. Airlines hoped to cut costs with a per ticket fee, bypassing agents who earn at least 7 percent. American Society of Travel Agents opposed the move, calling it unfair government competition.
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Washington
Postal Service
American Society of Travel Agents
Congress
Lynn Routan
Travel Agents Group
Big Brother
Panel Study Sought on wrongful death claims in Kansas
The Senate Ways and Means Committee asked legislative attorney Robert Coldsnow to research average civil awards in wrongful death cases before deciding on bills to compensate parents of three murdered girls. Bills would payout Janssen, Bush, and Fabrizius families amounts ranging from 26,053 to 27,085 dollars. Senator Johnston urged approval, while debate centers on moral obligation versus legal precedent.
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Gary Lee Janssen
Parsons
Sherri
Parsons State Hospital and Training Center
Don Bush
Junction City
Elizabeth
Leon Fabrizius
Elis
Paula
Listrom
Bush
Elizabeth Bush
Paula Fabrizius
Johnston
Janssens
Pitttsburg Candidate Boone seeks 5th District nomination
Tom Boone a 26 year old official of CCA Inc announced Monday his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Kansas 5th District Congress. He plans extensive voter contact before August 1 focusing on farm relief energy and cutting red tape while noting he lacks traditional attorney or elected office credentials. Boone seeks to succeed retiring Rep Joe Skubitz with Virgil Olson the only other announced contender at the moment.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Tom Boone
Boone
CCA Inc
Washington
Congress
Joe Skubitz
R-Kan
Virgil Olson
Chanute, Kap
Agency chief protests closed session
William T. Bagley chairman of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission refused to attend a closed meeting, calling the move by three fellow commissioners to close the session on legislative amendments “perverse.” He said he expected Vice Chairman Rainbolt to lead and planned testimony for a House subcommittee.
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Washington
William T. Bagley
Commodities Futures Trading Commission
Bagley
California
Office of Management and Budget
Gary L. Seevers
Rainbolt
Read P. Dunn Jr
Robert L. Martin
Commission
Capitol Hill
Painting show entries are open at Lawrence Arts Center
Entrants from Douglas County residents aged 18 and over may submit at Ninth and Vermont from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 23 and 5 to 9 p.m. February 24. Judging occurs March 1 with exhibition March 5 to 30. A $100 best in show prize will be awarded by Ellen Goheen of the Nelson Gallery and Atkins Museum.
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Lawrence Arts Center
Ninth
Vermont
Center
Ann Evans
Douglas County
Ellen Goheen
Nelson Gallery of Art
Atkins Museum of Fine Arts
Kansas City, Mo
Hearing tests offered at Holiday Inn this February
Free electronic hearing tests conducted by a Belton Hearing Aid Specialist at the Holiday Inn. Tests run Thursday February 16 from noon to 5 PM, with in‑home testing and alternative appointment times available if you cannot attend. Learn about causes, ear anatomy, and current correction methods.
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Holiday Inn
Belton
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