Congress tax break for lawmakers spurs taxpayer ire
In the July 8 1981 Ottawa Herald a column notes a small provision in a Reagan era tax bill that would quadruple living expense deductions for members of Congress. With salaries around sixty thousand dollars the change could return about five thousand six hundred dollars to many lawmakers, provoking public frustration at perceived privilege.
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Gold standard debate persists on economy control
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff outlines the renewed push for returning the United States to the gold standard. Critics warn of recession and inflation risks, while supporters argue outside discipline would curb monetary excess and restore Fed credibility amid volatile gold prices.
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Jesse Helms
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Wells Fargo Bank
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Move to Change Daylight Saving Time Sparks Debate
A California senator backs a bill to begin DST on the first Sunday in March while a Maine senator proposes extending it to the first Sunday in November. A New York House member suggests a two hour clock shift. Supporters argue DST is hard to sell and Congress has more pressing problems.
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Maine
House
New York
Congress
The Hiding Place Dramatic Film Release Details
Movie drama about a Christian family in Holland who shelter Jewish neighbors during World War II and suffer in concentration camps. 1977 film stars Julie Harris and Eileen Heckart. Rating PG, runtime about two hours.
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Julie Harris
Eileen Hackart
Holland
Marcus Welby
RAT Patrol
P.A.C.E
Hollywood Report
Administration Policy Signals New Rush In The Merger Game
Justice Department officials say the Reagan era has created a more favorable climate for mergers and have filed few new antitrust suits since March. Only four suits, all preexisting investigations from the Carter era, have been brought. Baxter says future cases may rise, while some fear a halted AT&T suit could trigger resignations in the division.
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Justice Department
William Baxter
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Kansas
Tennessee
Baxter
White House
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Sandy Litwack
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Carter Administration
Nixon Justice Department
Zinc and Prostate Health Advice From Dr. Donahue
Reader asks if zinc helps prevent prostate problems and whether it raises heart risk. Dr. Donahue explains zinc is a trace metal found in animal products seafood and eggs. Deficiencies are rare but occur in unusual circumstances and excessive zinc is not proven to help. warn against the idea more is better.
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Dr. Donohue
B.R.V
Water Department
Ottawa Herald periods and rates for subscriptions and ads
Ottawa Herald lists daily pricing for subscription by mail and carrier in and outside trade area, with different monthly and yearly rates and tax rules. It also includes a long reader Q&A with medical advice on zinc, salt intake, teenage pregnancy, and postural blood pressure changes.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
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Prayer Reflection on God's Grace and Love
A devotional prayer echoes Ephesians 2 8 9 TEV affirming salvation by grace through faith. It asks God to open eyes to see His love poured out through believers and ends with Amen.
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