Editorial: Olympic Charade and the Amateur Irony
A column criticizes the International Amateur Athletics Federation probe into alleged under-the-table payments by track and field athletes. It argues that true amateurism is gone, with state-backed programs from East Germany and others producing winners, and suggests naming competitors professionals to preserve the Olympics.
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International Amateur Athletics Federation
East Germa
Russia
Tax Dodging and the Call for Tax Reform
A discussion on widespread tax dodging and unreported income totaling up to 250 billion dollars annually. The piece argues Congress and the IRS must simplify forms and laws while enforcing compliance to prevent the wasteful attitude that deters honest taxpayers. It stresses that reform is needed to curb evasion and restore trust in government spending.
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Congress
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
TV Tonight Highlights and Listings Summary
A dense TV grid review lists programs and airings including Robards narration on predators, a 1972 Gene Hackman feature about a New Year’s Eve cruise ship, and an assortment of late night films, talk segments, and wrestling. Notable items include Invasion of the Body Snatchers style sci fi from 1979, David and Bathsheba drama, and a Guinness World Records segment.
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Tors Roben Redford
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Gene Hackman
Ernest Borg
Tate Pasmallbandot
Arthur Carlson
New
San Francisco
Tom Snyder
Finbart Nolan
David and
Bathsheba
Gregory Pack
Susan Hayward
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Understanding Cardiac Monitors and ECG in Post Attacks
Patient describes five days of continuous monitoring and daily ECGs after a heart attack. Monitors track heart rhythm constantly to detect dangerous patterns. ECGs reveal transient damage locations. Also notes late pregnancy bleeding and benign nipple glands, with a prayer concluding the column.
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Dr. Donohue
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Troubled World Fronts Hit The Economy Hard
AP analysis notes how Middle East tensions, terrorism, and oil shocks strain the world economy. It cites rising foreign debts, high import reliance, and risks to U.S. investments, banks, and global commerce, with kidnappings and violence threatening overseas business.
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John Cunnivf
NEW York
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
United States
Bankers Magazine
William J. Quirk
University of South Carolina
Risks International, Inc
Argentina
Italy
Colombia
Puerto Rico
Mideast
U.S
Christmas Trees Up 5 to 7 Percent This Christmas
The National Christmas Tree Association projects live tree prices will rise about 5 to 7 percent versus last year as transport and handling costs push up costs. Expect about 30 million live trees sold and growing popularity of artificial trees, with SCotch pine and Douglas fir leading preferences. Buyers should check freshness by needles and sap, choose fullness, and avoid DIY safety sprays.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
National Christmas Tree Association
Association
Donald L. McNeil
McNeil
Growers Association
Lobias
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Displayed
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription prices for trade area and out of state readers. Rates include monthly and longer-term options by mail or carrier, with sales tax and a notice of Associated Press membership.
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