Sacred Cows Dodge Reagan Budget Hit List
Washington AP details how federal programs including defense subsidies tobacco supports veterans benefits and Nancy Reagan's foster grandparents escape proposed cuts in Reagan's 41.4 billion 1982 budget. Defense gains defense budget authority nuclear energy maritime subsidies and veteran benefits remain protected amid broader reductions.
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Washington
Reagan
Nancy Reagan
Defense Department
Defense
Defense Budget Authority
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Mrs. Reagan
Reagan budgets threaten aid and college loans
President Reagan outlined federal retrenchment that would cut subsidies and aid across the middle class and poor. Plans would curb college grants and loans for families earning around $30,000, raise postage and transport costs, and reduce dairy price supports, risking higher fares and fewer travelers benefiting from subsidies.
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Reagan
Sime
Infamous house saga grinds on for city officials
City officials continue to wrestle with the notorious 130 N. Locust house saga as scrutiny intensifies. The paper also highlights KU turning the tables on its state archrival and notes on a 20 victory plateau as pages 60 and 5. Color features profile Larry Winn’s never-say-die stance. Page 10. Family Writer-in-residence offers Ottawa teachers and students food for thought. Page 4.
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N. Locust
Larry Winn
Ottawa
Kansas House Passes Death Penalty Bill In 79-44 Vote
The Kansas House approved Senate Bill 81 to reinstate capital punishment for specified murders, sending it to Gov. John Carlin who has pledged a veto. The measure allows a sentencing trial to determine life or death with a unanimous jury, bans execution for under 18, and requires lethal injection.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
John Carlin
Senate
House
State of
Robert Frey
Leary Johnson
Rwa Keeney
18 Cent Stamp Approved
The Postal Service won approval to charge 18 cents to mail a first class letter, 2 cents less than it sought. The rate takes effect on 10 days' notice. The Postal Rate Commission approved the new rates, revealing an expected annual shortfall of about $1 billion from the requested $3.75 billion.
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Washington
Postal Service Today
Postal Rate Commission
Lee Fritschler
Postal Service
William F. Bolger
Rate Commission
Job Service Center Works To Find Work In Ottawa
Franklin County unemployment stood at 6.1 percent last December with a surplus of unskilled labor hindering new industry. Ottawa Job Service Center manager Calvin Ewing notes jobs exist in concrete supervision and sewing, but all require training and experience. In January, 105 referrals yielded 55 hires. construction and area plants cut and recall workers amid a slack market.
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Diane Yeamans
Franklin County
Calvin Ewing
Ottawa
Lawrence
Food Service
Ewing
Ottawa Truck
King Radio
Hank Claterbos
Joe Haster
Weather and career advice for job seekers at Ottawa area
The National Weather Service station at Ottawa Water Plant logged a 39 degree low and 67 degree high with no rain. Parily cloudy tonight and Friday, lows around 40, highs in the 60s, winds southwest 10 to 20 mph. The piece highlights matching people to suitable careers, with references to the Adult Education Center, Occupational Outlook Handbook, and Job Service center offering training, guides, and up to date job listings including nationwide openings and city concentrations such as Phoenix and Miami.
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National Weather Service
Ottawa
Norain
Hickory
Ewing
Kansas City
Occupational Outlook
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John Black
David Stockman
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Nybody
Carlin
5Th and
Oak Streets
Tracy
Pamida Discount Center
Wal-Mart
U.S. Department of Labor
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Miami
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Denver
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