Saturday Notebook Reflects on Press Woes and Kansas Budget
At mid administration, President Reagan clashes with media over leaks and interviews. James Watt faces Indian Affairs backlash while Kansas lawmakers debate tax shifts and budget fixes. Proposals include state pari mutuel betting, liquor by the drink, higher taxes on high earners, corporate levies, and severance taxes on oil and gas.
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Kansas
Jack Steineger
Senate
Dear Dr Donahue on pitching for a 12 year old
A 12 year old asks how often to throw at 60 feet 6 inches while starting a control pitching plan. Advice supports a 50 pitch session every other day, with a 15 minute warm up, stopping at first discomfort, and avoiding top speeds to protect growing bones. Emphasizes gradual adaptation and safe off season prep.
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Dr. Donahue
F.D.M
Memo From Mac Reagan And His Mid Term Disarray
Roving editor John Mc Cormally notes a strained mid term mood as Harris News Service reflects on the President's second anniversary in office. The piece uses a light personal aside about the editor's grandson Patrick to contrast optimism with critics showing the era’s unease.
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John MC Cormally
Harris News Service
Patrick
America
Reagan
Reagan era turmoil echoed in foreign and domestic strains
The columnist criticizes U S policy as the nation faces global tensions from China and Europe while weighing the Beirut Marines situation in Lebanon The piece laments potential clashes with Israel and questions US strategy as supply and embargo politics echo in 1980s foreign policy discussions.
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Jimmy Carter
China
Taiwan
Europe
Asia
Marine Corps
Lebanon
Beirut
Views On Education The Rising Sun Lights The Way
Ottawa school leaders compare local education to Japan and the United States. The piece argues Japanese primary and secondary education drives high productivity, noting higher high school completion, longer school years, and superior math and science performance. It urges Ottawa to raise graduation standards, broaden course offerings, boost funding, and attract top teachers.
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U.S.D
Ottawa
America
New York Stock Exchange
Japan
Harvard University
Edwin
United States
Essense
Legislature Reports On State Budget And Tax Steps
Kansas lawmakers report the state faces a tighter budget with the economy lagging. Bills accelerate tax remittances and sales taxes to avert further allotments, reshaping local aid. The governor targets meat inspection and substance abuse programs for cuts, with debates planned in Topeka.
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Topeka
Kansas
Germaine
Pew
House
Talso
Congress
Washington
Election Committee
Ottawa
State Capitol
Kan
Senate
Federal Department
Osawatomie State Hospital
Jim Allen
Statehouse
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