IRS study finds 14-hour tax filing estimate to be accurate
The IRS released a five year study under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 estimating time to prepare a 1040 tax return with itemized deductions. It lists 3 hours 7 minutes to organize records 2 hours 28 minutes to read the form 3 hours 7 minutes to complete the 1040 35 minutes to gather documents and 4 hours 34 minutes for Schedule A totaling near 14 hours. The piece notes people often hire others to handle tax forms rather than protest paperwork.
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Internal Revenue Service
Lawmakers seek higher pension costs for enhanced KPERS benefits
The article argues that lawmakers aim to raise their own pension payments while not opposing KPERS changes in general. It notes a prior move shortened service eligibility to eight years and added benefits for lawmakers with a 25 percent higher contribution. The House committee advances a bill requiring Appropriations endorsement before full-house debate, framing as a self targeted reform.
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KPERS
House Pensions, Investments and Benefits Committee
House Appropriations Committee
Archie Bleyer remembered as a lifelong musician and Cadence force
Arch ie Bleyer, longtime musical director for Godfrey radio and TV show in the 1940s and 1950s, dies after Parkinson's struggle. Wife Janet Entel, the Chordettes' bass voice, predeceased him by four months. He later found Cadence Records success with acts like Andy Williams and the Everly Brothers, but his biggest sales came from Vaughn Meader’s The First Family parody.
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Archie
Godfrey
Janet Entel
Mr. Sandman
Chordettes
Janet
Long Island
Sheboygan
Wis
Jan
Bronx
Columbia University
Columbia
Julius LaRosa
Cadence Records
Andy Williams
Everly Brothers
McGuire Sisters
Pat Boone
Cadence
Vaughn Meader
Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
TV ads questioned as to selling power of Charmin
A columnist discusses Gerald Tellis's study showing TV advertising barely shifts toilet paper purchases, with loyalty, inserts, and price changes driving most sales. The piece critiques volume hype, excessive commercials, and programming choices, urging viewers to tune out troubling content while advertisers reconsider strategies.
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Mr. Whipple
Charmin
University of Iowa College of Business
Midwest
Tellis
U.S
Ivory Tower
Letters to the Editor on semiautomatic rifles and gun rights
Eric S. Griffin defends gun ownership and the Second Amendment against editorials by Pyle and Royko, arguing that semiautomatic rifles are mischaracterized and that gun control laws would infringe on law abiding citizens. He contrasts AR-15 with Remington models, questions gun control rhetoric, and urges preserving constitutional rights.
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George Pyle
Mike Royko
National Rifle Association
Mr. Pyle
Mr. Royko
Colt
Congress
Howard Metzenbaum
Ohio
Remington
Sen
Metzenbaum
Free State
Gun Owners of America
Eric S. Griffin
Osage
Ottawa Should Welcome Retirees as Economic Asset
The author argues seniors bring steady income from Social Security and pensions, spend on housing and services, deposit nest eggs in local banks, drive less, and volunteer at churches, libraries, hospitals, and nursing homes. Encourages promoting Ottawa as a permanent home for retirees and attracting retirees from elsewhere. May spark reflection on economic impact of aging residents.
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Ottawa
Etiquette at street corners could ease driving chaos
A reader urges better right-of-way manners at intersections and lane signaling. He notes drivers switch lanes without signaling, and explains a left turn scenario where Car B has priority. The letter proposes tips for careful driving or DPS diagrams to reduce fender benders.
Ottawa Herald subscription rates ad for 198 and beyond
Ottawa Herald publishes a detailed subscription rate schedule with pricing for Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier and mail, including Franklin County and adjacent counties, motor route options, and all other areas. Rates cover one month, three months, six months, and one year, with varying totals and regional breakdowns.
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Ottawa
Carder
Franklin County
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