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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1985
Page
7
A national entertainment survey ranks film and music stars ahead of world leaders as most esteemed heroes in a public poll. Readers see familiar celebrities outperform political figures, with varied reactions from fans and critics alike.
Superintendent Roger Nelson warned the Ottawa Board of Education that the district's general fund of about 5.1 million will leave only roughly 7 thousand dollars for 1985. He cited overspending risks in several funds and urged tight budgeting while awaiting potential state aid increases and possible tax-board relief.
After a marathon 1314 hour session the Kansas Legislature approved a measure to let voters in the 1986 general election decide whether to amend the state constitution to legalize liquor by the drink. The weeklong adjournment ends with plans to reconvene April 24 for a wrapup session.
Tax Day 1985 arrives as most Americans file federal returns while the Tax Foundation estimates Tax Freedom Day remains two weeks away. IRS processing slows due to computer bugs, with refunds averaging over $800 for about 80 percent of the 101 million expected filers.
Mission Control authorized the Discovery crew to rendezvous with the dead Syncom satellite and attempt a revival using a makeshift tool. The two day extension in space will involve a spacewalk and robot arm maneuvers to lift a four inch lever, with safety concerns guiding all actions.
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