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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1985
Page
1
The piece suggests easing the annual tax crunch by adopting a year round, distributed processing approach similar to Kansas City’s alphabetical car tag system. With 101 million filers and 80 percent refunds, the author argues for a more efficient federal tax workflow than the current backlog.
The 1985 Kansas Legislature adjourned after approving a $20 million pay package for lawmakers and state officials, boosting legislators’ allowances, governor and attorney general salaries, and leaving state workers with varied raises or freezes. A compromise bill awaits action next week as public sentiment is urged.
Washington AP analysis reviews Mondale’s 1984 loss and GOP deficits. Galston argues lack of credibility for fiscal prudence hurt Democrats and that Stockman’s Meet the Press exchange exposed deficit pressures. The piece notes upcoming budget talks may reveal if Democrats can rebalance messaging for 1985.
A Harris News Service column critiques defense contract fraud and weak oversight in Congress and the White House. It highlights Jim Leach and Jim Ashton as examples of corporate morality versus corporate welfare, urging stronger government reform and a broad crackdown on the defense industry.
President Reagan faced a delicate balance during a 10 day European tour marked by a conflict between celebratory peace aims and recalling World War II. He faced pressure over a Bitburg cemetery stop and criticism from Jewish groups while Kohl urged restraint on Nazi past references.
Reader asks what a laminectomy cuts to fix leg numbness from a herniated disc. Explanation: removing the bulging disc portion relieves nerve pressure. Another reader asks about Parkinson’s and rehab therapy. doctor notes medicines help compensate dopamine deficiency and physical therapy aids rehabilitating affected muscles and retraining function.
A devotional note asks for divine help as one pursues a dream and trust in God to guard against fear. It closes with a prayer in Jesus name and a statement that God will sustain us as we reach our goal.
A chaotic listing of films and shows across networks HBO CBS NBC and ESPN featuring Alphabet City Five Branded Women The Pursuit of Victory and The House That Wouldn't Die along with talk and game programs and guest appearances from Michael Palin Will Durst and others set for late night and prime slots across 1980s programming.
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