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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1985
Page
1
The Kansas Legislature faces a push to re evaluate all property and consider constitutional changes for classed taxation. Current rules produce wide disparities with farms and homes at 3 percent versus utilities at 30 percent of market value. Legislation has stalled, awaiting action or court intervention, while spending control could curb future tax hikes.
Sen Edward Kennedy returned from South Africa where he criticized segregation. He faced offense from both blacks and whites, with talks canceled in several places. Critics questioned his style and wealth, though his core message against segregation remained clear.
Readers discuss carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty furnaces and space heaters with warning symptoms. Other letters address hemochromatosis, aneurysm planning for travel, and salt's indirect impact on heart and arteries.
Diplomatic observer Barry Schweid notes Richard Perle’s warning of a mere mouse in Geneva, as Shultz and Gromyko resume talks after 13 months. Despite delays, aims to curb nuclear arms race endure, while Star Wars and NATO unity face strain amid reformulated strategies and Belgium deployment pressure.
AP reports a growing niche where small firms run with the boss as the sole employee. An industry around 50,000 workers could expand, aided by use of employee leasing to cut paperwork and costs. Memo from Touche Ross highlights benefits and cautions.
A mixed TV lineup features films such as Magic Town The Man Who Knew Too Much and A Patch Of Blue with stars James Stewart Jane Wyman and Sidney Poitier. Also listed are Lao discussions on economics and society including Market to Market and a Merton thought for the day amid various sports and entertainment segments.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication, editor Robert Wellington. Rates cover trade area including Ottawa and nearby towns with monthly charges of 3.55, quarterly 99.85, semiannual 18.95, annual 36.35 plus sales tax. Outside trade area rates are higher: monthly 4.55, quarterly 12.00, semiannual 22.75, annual 41.40 with sales tax. Out-of-state buyers get a 4.5 percent tax deduction.
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