Tax Talk in a Saturday Notebook Riffing on Bills and Bets
The column rails at the income tax burden and social security, cites a thief who owed self-employment taxes after a marijuana scheme, and notes a proposed 50 cent liquor tax to fund Social Security. It also questions Iowa liquor profits, a county sales tax debate in Ottawa, and political bumper stickers aimed at Gov. Carlin amid a severance tax backdrop.
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Sam
Internal Revenue Service
U.S
House
James Wright
Social Security Fund
Iowa
Sam Hardage
John Carlin
Kansas
Carlin
Carter in Washington Reflects on Vindication and Media Lens
Roving Harris News editor chronicles a week in Washington marked by Veterans Day observances and Jimmy Carter's return promotion of his presidency. The piece contrasts press treatment of Carter with Reagan, noting the media’s fascination with photo opportunities and the complexity of domestic and foreign policy coverage.
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John McCormally
Harris News
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Carter
James Risser
Des Moines Register
Risser
Times
Duke University
James Barber
New York Times
Reagan
Vietnam
Barber
White House
Time
Hugh Sidey
Camp David
Patella Alta Inherited Knee Condition And Management
A teen asks if high kneecap can be corrected by surgery. Expert notes patella alta is congenital and may require brace support or surgery if severe. Separate advice covers noisy joints from tendon movement versus inflamed joints, and running and female health, plus guidance on easing training for a youth runner to prevent stomach cramps during exercise.
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B.L
D.T
Mortgage Renegotiation: Pros and Pitfalls for Homeowners
The piece explains how renegotiating an 18 percent mortgage can reduce monthly bills but involves calculating total costs, comparing new terms, and watching for penalties. It warns lenders may treat a new loan as a new transaction and notes balloon or floating rate risks.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Dallas Benowitz
U.S. League of Savings Associations
Benowitz
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Prayer for Today Encourages Faithful Service to Others
A devotional prayer urges discipline in love and faithfulness centered on God. It quotes Philippians 2 4 and asks for guidance to serve others faithfully in daily life.
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates List and Editor
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription prices for trade and non trade areas. Rates include one month to one year options with taxes, plus a note on out of state subscribers deducting 3.5 percent sales tax.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
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Ottawa Commission
Clarice Dengel
Hanes Drive
Mac
John MecCormally
Dr. Donahue
Paul G. Donohue
Leroy
Richard Gere
Debra Winger
Ottawa Herald
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