Fringe benefits rise as costs outpace wages in 1980s
Saturday Notebook examines paid holidays and MLK day in private firms, noting fringe benefits now total nonwage compensation, with Social Security, unemployment, and workers’ compensation taking the largest shares. It cites a $550 billion cost last year and $594 billion predicted this year, while also commenting on public and political discourse and a Reagan budget claim.
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Reagan Avoids Budget Worries The Rest Of The Story
Washington columnist David S. Broder argues Reagan hid debt concerns in the budget, citing rising interest payments from 32 to 159 billion and projections to 200 billion. He warns deficits will climb, urging tax hikes and criticizes both parties for avoiding the debt issue.
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Reagan Risks New Twist To Old Theme
AP report on President Reagan's State of the Union where he frames democracy as a global mission, signals renewed aid to the contras, and faces Senate resistance. Critics question legality of covert aid while aides cite U.N. and OAS charters.
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Fatigue and Training My Dear Dr Donohue Advice
A reader asks about fatigue in running and distinguishes physical and psychological causes. The response explains fast and slow muscle fibers, lactic acid buildup, aerobic endurance, pacing, and training strategies to avoid fatigue, plus note on psychological factors and heart blood return.
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Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates and Details
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area including Ottawa and surrounding towns with monthly, quarterly, semi annual, and annual prices. Rates for outside trade area and out of state subscribers with applicable sales tax adjustments are noted.
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