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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1985
Page
10
Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman plans to take a 30 year survivor from Amherst College physics tests, a stuffed dog nicknamed a bear, aboard the space shuttle Challenger set to launch in March. The tale recalls the hunter and monkey experiment and a note about misnaming the animal.
Washington reports delays in processing due to a new IRS computer system and taxpayer filing slowness. Spokesman Steve Pyrek says most refunds should arrive within about 10 weeks, though some centers warn of four to five day delays. Through Feb 22, 27.9 million returns were received, 8 million processed, with refunds certified for 2.52 million. improvements noted after a rough start. The average refund is about $693, up $10 from last year.
New York AP reports a University of Michigan survey found American households improved their personal financial situation in 1984 due to low inflation and a growing labor force. Stock gains and higher interest income boosted net worth, lifting consumer confidence and spending despite rising debt levels.
Agriculture Secretary Block reversed prior statements and extended the 1985 program sign-up deadline to April 1, saying producers gain time to plan their farm credit needs for the 1985 planting season. The extension follows pressure from Gov. Branstad and others after earlier denials.
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