IRS loosens rules on farm vehicle use and business percent
The IRS and Treasury eased record demands after Sen. Robert Dole pressed changes. Farmers may treat 80 percent of pickup and van use as business and 20 percent personal without records, or opt for 70 percent business and 30 percent personal with no detailed tracking. Definition of farmer hinges on 70 percent gross income from farming. The plan leaves unclear definitions for small businessmen and salesmen.
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Internal Revenue Service
Congress
Kansas
Robert Dole
Dole
IRS
Treasury
Kansas Tax Dilemma Faces Legislature Over Boosters
As the Kansas Legislature debates alcohol rules and gambling, lawmakers split over tax plans. Republicans push spending freezes while the governor favors a half-cent sales tax hike. The booster tax, paid by 4 percent of residents, may expire, with others pressing for a broader 16.7 percent sales tax. The choice pits fairness against revenue needs.
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Kansas
Understanding Stroke and Recovery Guidance From Dr Donohue
A reader asks about cerebral hemorrhage and stroke recovery. The column explains stroke as interrupted brain blood flow, defines thrombus and embolism, and notes hemorrhage from ruptured arteries often due to high blood pressure or aneurysm. It emphasizes persistence, rehab, family support, mood care, and provides a booklet and local resources.
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DR. Donohue
L.S
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and details
Ottawa Herald listing subscription options for trade area and outside trade area. Rates shown for one month, three months, six months, and one year, with different prices for in-state and out-of-state readers and a 4.5 percent sales tax deduction for out-of-state subscribers.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Doctors Need Legal Protection Says View From Here
The columnist argues doctors face unfair malpractice suits and insurance costs hurting care. He praises doctors as dedicated professionals but urges legal safeguards to cap damages, define malpractice, and prevent overtesting and reduced care while noting the Time Magazine case as a precedent. He calls on lawyers to craft workable protections.
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Time Magazine
Gen. Sharon
Farm Crisis and Blame Over Agriculture Woes
Roving editor John McCormally reports on the farm crisis as Grassley and Dole press Reagan to expand aid. Blame points to weather, land prices, exports, and policy choices, with critics accusing farmers and bankers of over-expansion. Economist Hart warns of ongoing distress and possible insolvencies without a major program.
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John
Villians
Neil Hart
Iowa State University
Grassley
Hart
Tax shift eyed as Kansans face tax hike proposal
Kansas readers learn that if the 1985 Legislature approves Gov. Carlin's 0.5 cent sales tax rise and ends the booster on upper incomes, lower income groups may bear a larger share of state taxes. The plan aims to raise about 97.5 million with refunds for some low income filers, while Democrats oppose tax hikes and Republicans resist.
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Dale Goter
Kansas
Topeka
Hns
John Carlin
Darwin Dakoff
Kansas University
Dakoff
Dakoff’s Report To A Special State Legislative Committee On Taxation
Carlin
Johnson County
Kansas City
TV Tonight HBO Movie and 1980s Highlights
A dense listing of late night programs highlights HBO features including Beyond the Limit with Gere and Caine, No Time for Sergeants, Sudden Impact, The Mountain, and various escapist favorites. Also lists Magnum P. I. adventures, sports and news blocks, and guest appearances across channels with a mix of film critic segments and late night talk shows.
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Richard Gere
Michael Caine
Elpidia Carrillo
Cliff
Denise
Magnum
F.I
Vietnam
Bein
Cambodia
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