Tax deadline looms as Americans face extensions and refunds
AP reports that Americans may file extensions or leave the country to meet the April 15 deadline. IRS and Postal Service advise last minute filers to check local post offices. Extensions require Form 4868 with estimated tax and payment. Reagan files 1986 return showing lower income and tax, with comments on tax policy and refunds. IRS projects 105.5 million returns with most refunds within six to eight weeks for late filers.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Postal Service
Jeanne O’neill
United States
Puerto Rico
Santa Barbara
Calif
Reagan
Nancy
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Foundation
Congress
IRS
Larry Batdorf
Heathman Surprise Selection As Mayor
In Ottawa the top vote getter and city commissioner Fred Heathman was elected mayor by the city commission. New commissioner Marvin Calliham was chosen as mayor pro tem over Jim McCrea. Heathman said he plans to work hard to accomplish goals and get back to business, following substantial projects from former mayor Jerry Thompson including drainage upgrades, a wastewater plant, and a water line to Princeton. Thompson noted ongoing Main Street work and other community projects.
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Jerry Thompson
Fred Heathman
Ottawa
Jim McCrea
Heathman
McCrea
Thompson
Marvin Calliham
Skunk Run
Princeton
Main Street
South Main
Department of Public
Ottawa schools reach tentative pact on sick leave bank
Ottawa school board and Ottawa Education Association tentatively agree on a non salary item governing the sick leave bank. The deal limits days taken, requires physician notes, and caps usage after two consecutive years. Next talks set for next Wednesday. salary talks await Kansas Legislature action.
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Jay Bemis
Ottawa School Board
Teachers’ Ottawa Education Association
Teachers’ Association
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Shultz Sees Progress Toward Europe Missile Accord
Secretary of State George P. Shultz said progress toward eliminating midrange nuclear missiles in Europe could lead to a Washington summit, while noting hard work remains. He spoke in Moscow after talks with Mikhail Gorbachev as Eduard Shevardnadze also urged optimism about a summit despite sticking points on short-range missiles.
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Moscow
George P. Shultz
Europe
Washington
Shultz
Eduard A. Shevardnadze
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Kremlin
Gorbachev
NATO
Brussels
Shevardnadze
Hart Campaign Starts With Personal Rumor Fears
Gary Hart opened his 1988 presidential campaign noting rumors about his personal life spread by opponents. He said reporters warned him of the chatter about his marriage but offered no evidence. He pressed ideas on agriculture arms control and taxes while visiting Denver Amarillo Des Moines and Pittsburgh and planned talks with unemployed steelworkers.
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Gary Hart
Hart
Denver
Amarillo
Texas
Des Moines
Iowa
Colorado
Page
Donald M. Rothberg
Washington
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Melissa Bauman
Ottawa City Commission
Steve Zak
Pete Smith
Calliham, Fogle and Heathman
OFA
Executive Council
S. Main
Kansas
Hartwatch
Walter F. Mondale
New Hampshire
Maine
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