Cash-basis law questioned as Kansas faces budget gaps
A Kansas commentary questions the cash-basis amendment in light of state finances. It notes Gov Carlin's austere budget and tax hike, the incoming Hayden cutting agencies by 3.8 percent to save about 60 million, and hints at possible political moves to loosen the law amid revenue shortfalls.
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Kansas
John Carlin
Carlin
Mike Hayden
Cedar
Ottawa
Robert B. Wellington
Franklin County
Supreme Court rules cross in town Christmas display unconstitutional
In St Charles Illinois a six acre holiday exhibit included a 35-foot white light cross atop the fire station. After two residents challenged it a federal judge blocked the cross lighting. The Supreme Court upheld the ruling finding improper government endorsement of Christianity in the display.
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Chicago
St. Charles
Supreme Court
God
CBS Movie Blows A Good Story Line
CBS movie Women of Valor funding tribute to WWII nurses held by the Japanese while recounting their courage. Susan Sarandon leads as Col. Margaret Jessup with Kristy McNichol as a civilian nurse trainee. Scripted by Jonas McCord, the film emphasizes action over deep character arcs, ending with a voiceover about Bronze Star awards.
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Kathryn Baker
NEW York
CBS
Philippines
Susan Sarandon
Kristy McNichol
Miss Sarandon
Col
Margaret Jessup
Jonas McCord
Bataan
McCord
Bridge On the River Kwai
Camp Pershing
Pearl Har
Bor
Hawaii
Clark Air Force Base
Miss McNichol
Gen. Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Nakayama
United States
Tax planning tips aim to outwit the 1987 tax law
AP reports financial advisers suggest deferring income to 1987 for lower rates and accelerating deductions in 1986. Strategies include pushing a Christmas bonus to January 1 1987, moving 1986 income into 1988 paying Treasuries, buying annuities or life policies for tax deferral, and reviving IRAs with deferral benefits.
Tax planning in 1986 before 1987 tax changes
The piece explains how prepaying bills and accelerating income can reduce taxes before 1987. It notes capital gains taxes will rise and how gains may be taxed at different rates depending on income, urging readers to consider paying deductions and interest in 1986 to maximize savings. It also covers deductible items that may lose status in 1987 and timing rules for payments and credit card charges.
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Ting
DR. Donohue
R.R.E
New lithotripsy uses shock waves from outside the body
The new extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy crushes stones without entering the body. Patients under anesthesia undergo about 450 minutes per session. small kidney or ureteral stones are best suited. Not available everywhere yet though units will spread across the U.S. soon.
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U.S
TV Tonight Highlights From 1986 Ottawa Schedule
A detailed TV listing from Cedar shows HBO movie screenings and network fare for the evening. Notable items include Porky’s on HBO, North to Alaska on a film block, and later broadcasts of The Bride and Deja Vu with a mix of dramas, comedies, and news programs.
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Wheel of Fortune
Sanford and Son
Barney Miller
Honeymooners
HBO
David Janssen
Stefanie Powers
McLaughlin Group
GLA
Law van Owen
Falcon
Nigel Tarry
Jaclyn Smith
Robin Leach
Carol Burnatt
Taxi
Country Express
Rockford Files
G Gane Scott
Rifleman
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vsHour
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Cincinnati
Sanford and Son Bank
Amazing Stories
Scarecrow
Gunsmoke
Webster Little Webster
D.C
Barnaby Jones
NBA
Rockets
Bullets
Mr. Belvedere
Wall Street Journal
Vics Crockett
Tubbs
Dallas
Alaska
USA
DY TV
Joan Rivers
Hart
Robert Lansing
Lea Meriweather
Boris Karloff
Zita Johann
Ottawa Herald
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