09 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1976
Page
1
In a July 9 1976 Ottawa Herald editorial the writer argues that democratic duties include tax support for government despite shifting attitudes. It cites a rise in criminal tax fraud prosecutions since 1971 and IRS recoveries over a half billion dollars last year, noting nonpayers like cash-paid self-employed workers as a key group.
A discussion divides taxpayers into three groups: big money earners who can hide income, specialists who exploit grey areas to claim non existent deductions, and low wage workers whose withholding reduces their take home pay. The result is that federal and state tax burdens fall more on the least able to pay, highlighting inequality in tax laws.
Detroit reports June car sales up 29 percent from a year earlier and the strongest month since July 1973 before the Arab oil embargo. Foreign car sales fall nearly 20 percent as American buyers regain faith in U.S. autos while buyers still prefer large models. The oil embargo now seems a dim memory, though the gains mask ongoing concerns for economy.
A physician explains congestive heart failure as a weakened heart unable to pump enough blood, causing lung, liver and extremity congestion, fluid buildup, and breath loss. Acute cases threaten life. chronic signs include shortness of breath and leg swelling. Treatment stresses rest, digitalis, diuretics, and a low salt diet with ongoing activity restriction after recovery.
AP Business Analyst notes Wall Street faces market malaise caused by uncertainty about the economy and politics. Goldman Sachs argues Carter's rising candidacy could heighten investor uncertainty, with fears of excessive stimulus, inflation, and wage controls. The piece contends deficits skew perceptions toward Republican blame.
Topeka correspondent exposes travel and expense abuses in Kansas legislature. Lawmakers control their own allocations for travel, furnishings, and remote costs, with funds via the Legislative Coordinating Council and Department of Legislative Services. Examples include misused state funds for furniture, telephones and out of state trips, including a Philadelphia clambake.
A dense TV timetable lists numerous programs across networks and times from 5:00 to 12:00 with shows like Sesame Street News Zoom The Brady Bunch The Beverly Hillbillies and Hee Haw plus late night titles including Perry Mason and Ironside. Included are sports events such as Royals vs Tigers and NFL highlights as well as educational and cultural programs like Masterpiece Theatre Nova and World War II features.
Washington activists say farm price increases this spring signal higher retail food costs than the Agriculture Department forecasts. The USDA sticks to a 2 to 5 percent rise for the year, with 3 to 4 percent most likely, despite Institute warnings of a longer pattern and droughts abroad boosting demand for U.S. grain.
The sitcom Barney Miller is praised for cutting edge realism. Creator Danny Arnold explains the show derives humor from ordinary, dramatic police scenarios seen with a satirical twist. The ensemble cast reacts to familiar cases with understated, relatable humor.
Ottawa Herald publishes rates for local and out of area subscriptions with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options. In state sales tax rules apply. out of state subscribers see a 3 percent tax deduction.
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