Reagan Deficit Dispute Draws Democrat Challenge
Rep William Gray III D P A challenges President Reagan on budget claims noting defense outlays rose each year since 1981 and that defense spending rose 78 percent while non defense up 31 percent from fiscal 1981 to 1987Gray says tax increases did not drive deficits and cites CBO finding no persuasive evidence to support that link He argues the debt ceiling measure pressures across the board cuts with exemptions and accuses Reagan of shifting blame for fiscal policy
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William Gray III
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Parsons Sun urges broad civic support for economic fund drive
A week after unveiling plans, Parsons sees $408,000 committed to the economic development fund. The piece cites Katy Railroad woes, farm crunch, and oil price drops as pressures on the local economy. It calls for community involvement, long-term pride, and addressing weak spots to attract and expand industry for Parsons' future.
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Parsons Sunt
Katy
Parsons
Kansas Image Polishing Promotes State Growth
A Kansas newspaper column applauds statewide marketing efforts to boost tourism and industry. It highlights promotions like Linger Longer, Bloomingdale's interest in Kansas products, and the Celebrate Kansas Food drive, while noting growing pains with lottery, pari mutuel racing, and sports teams. It urges readers to support agricultural banners, media campaigns, and local newspapers.
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Kansas
Bloomingdale’s Department Stores
Bloomingdale's
Bloomingdale
Kansas State
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Elizabeth Dole Resigns as Transportation Secretary
A sweeping departure triggers industry debate over leadership and the Doles political ambitions. Critics question priorities in aviation policy and management while supporters frame the move as necessary sacrifice.
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Transportation
Elizabeth Dole
Washington
Bob
Liddy Dole
Hugh Sidey
Time Magazine
IRS Simulation Of Fearsome Bureaucracy In Jaws IV Plot
Allen Fehr of Freeport Illinois faced a string of IRS notices claiming a $17,632 tax bill plus $26,737 in interest and penalties after a real estate partnership audit. Despite providing canceled checks and consent forms, computer generated letters repeated demands, mislinked accounts, and threats to seize property. Fehr's diary documents 25 contacts with IRS employees before a final demand to prove the check was not received. The piece questions whether human intervention will override a malfunctioning system.
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Internal Revenue Service
Allen Fehr
Freeport
Ill
IRS
Fehr
TRS
Kansas City
Chicago
Buck
Taxpayer Assistance Section
Ottawa Herald subscription rates effective October 1 1987
Ottawa Herald lists delivery and mail rates for Ottawa area and surrounding counties. Prices shown: one month 4.50, three months 12.50, six months 24.05, one year 46.00 for Ottawa area. Franklin County and adjacent counties 4.50, 13.00, 25.00, 48.00. all other areas 5.50, 16.00, 31.00, 60.00. Out of state subscribers incur 5.5 percent sales tax.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
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