Tax statistics and the push to close tax loopholes
The editorial notes long running attempts by Congress to reform tax laws to ensure fair taxation. It cites Treasury figures showing 155 rich individuals earning over 200000 avoided income taxes, and 3273 over 50000 dodging taxes in 1974. Senate and House committees seek new rules ahead of an election year to tighten loopholes and raise political stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treasury Department
Senate Finance Committee
House Committee
Loopholes and Taxes in Public Finance Debate
The text discusses how many wealthy individuals pay taxes through earnings, inheritance, and careful investing in tax free vehicles like municipal and school bonds. It notes that closing loopholes could raise costs for ordinary people by increasing interest on bonds used to fund public projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Spiro Agnew and VP picks loom before conventions
As conventions near, Carter leads Democrats while Ford and Reagan battle for the vice presidency. Ford plans a preconvention VP announcement, Reagan won't accept second place, and Carter weighs options. The public rejects another Spiro episode, urging a clear air candidate before Kansas City.
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Spiro Agnew
Nixon
Spiro
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Reagan
Kansas City
Carter
Tumor Techniques Discussed With Dr Thosteson
A 48 year old woman describes benign breast tumor removal and compares opinions on biopsy versus excision with immediate pathology. She notes disagreement among doctors about the best approach and mentions needle biopsy versus lump removal followed by pathologic assessment to guide treatment.
Methods and pitfalls of tissue biopsy decisions
A reader asks how doctors choose biopsy methods when a suspicious tumor may be benign. The surgeon weighs needle, incision, and complete removal, matching tissue findings to technique, often combining approaches to ensure accuracy and minimize harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thasteson
Walla
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and policy listing
Ottawa Herald announces subscription rates for within and outside the trade area with monthly quarterly and yearly options including special offers. It also notes tax details and identifies The Associated Press as the source of local news and AP dispatches.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B.wellington
Associated Press
Reorganization Debate Winds Through Kansas Agriculture Policy
Gov. Bob Bennett, Hutchinson meeting editors, calls the Board of Agriculture an unusual breed and weighs cabinet-level reform. A 1970s reform bill would create a secretary of agriculture and a unified department, replacing boards with an Agricultural Advisory Board, but the plan stalled in the Senate. Support from consumer groups fades against the Farm Bureau push to keep board influence. advocates argue a strong department could align farmer and consumer interests and broaden policy reach. The governor cautions against pushing reform until farm groups consent.
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John Marshall Harris
Hutchinson
Harris Group
Bob Bennett
Kansas Board of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Bennett
House Senate
Agriculture
Senate
Board of Agriculture
State Board of Fair
Department
Kansas Farm Bureau
Neil Arnsmith
Russia may need more U S grain if harvest falls short
AP farm writer reports USDA experts warn Russia could face another small grain crop like last year. Winter output seen at 45-50 million tons, well below the 205 million ton goal. if crops underperform, Moscow may import more U.S. grain or reduce livestock. US-Soviet pact allows 6-8 million tons yearly with possible increases. Also USDA says schools won’t be required to use butter or fortified margarine to qualify for lunch subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Kendall
Washington
Soviet Union
United States
U.S. Agriculture Department
Russia
USDA
Moscow
David Schoonauer
Schoonover
U.S
Department
Congress
Agriculture Department
BBC Pass on Adams Chronicles Says WNET Official
AP reports Robert Kotlowitz of WNET says the BBC had no option to buy The Adams Chronicles and did not acquire it. He cites three BBC obstacles: budget crisis union issues with importing American productions, and a restrictive quota on American imports.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York
British Broadcasting Corp
American Public TV
Adams
Robert Kotlowitz
WNET
Variety
BBC
Massachusetts
Kotlowite
Packed Television Schedule Log With Classic Show Lineup
A dense log lists numerous network time blocks and program titles across dayparts. Entries include Sesame Street Early Shaw Zoom Family Affair Gomer Pyle Hogan's Heroes Beverly Hillbillies and Gunsmoke among others with repeated notes on News Weather Final and Movie slots.
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Early Shaw
Zoom
Weather
World News Tonight
Truth Consequences
Animal World
Crockett’s Victory Garden
Hogan's Heroes
Beverly Hillbillies
Bioni Woman
Little House On the Prairie
Tony Orlando
Dawn
Tribal Eyer
Gunsmoke
Baretta
Cannon
Theater In America
Sanford and Son
Chico and the Man
Starsky and Hutch
Hawk
Blue Knight
Fine Arts Quartet
George Mason
News
TV Weather Vane
Dick van Dyke
TV News
Matt Halm
Johnny Carson
Mary Hartman
Robert MacNeill
Sunset Strip
Feces Company
Gomer Pyle
Andy Griff
Welcome Back Kotter
Mac Davis
Waltons
Mark of Jazz
Barney Millers
Lowell Thomas
San Francisco
Olympiad
Lord Love
Duck
Harry
Barnaby Jones
Ice Palace
Bill Moyers
Journal
Mews
Lillas, Yoos and You
Mannix
Robert MacNeil
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Lucky Lady
Liza Burt Minnelli
Reynoldscene Hackman
Hillcrest
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HH. G. Wwells
PGI
Arrowhead Inn
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