In Our Opinion Tax Cuts and the April Tax Day
In Our Opinion tax relief from Congress and the White House remains uncertain. The Reagan administration pledges a 30 percent reduction over three years, but the plan faces a rocky path on Capitol Hill as taxpayers rush to file on April 15. The proposal targets the marginal rate, the tax on the last dollar of income.
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Congress
White House
Capitol Hill
Rudolph G. Penner
American Enterprise Institute
Condensed founder of Reader's Digest dies
DeWitt Wallace and his wife built Reader's Digest into the world's most circulated magazine, selling 30.5 million copies in 163 countries at his death last week. The Digest began in 1922 and expanded from entertainment to public health coverage, notably The Facts about the Cigarette Controversy in 1954. Wallace, who held 61 percent of the stock, and his wife donated about $40 million to charities while keeping the magazine private. He joked about an epitaph: The final condensation.
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DeWitt Wallace
Reader's Digest
Digest
Newhouse School of Communications
Syracuse University
Wallaces
Wallace
Reagan tax plan faces House resistance on 30 percent cut
Capitol Hill debates a 30 percent cut in marginal rates to 50 percent for earned income and 50 percent top for unearned income while expanding accelerated depreciation. Domenici suggests four year timetable to cut deficits, but Dan Rostenkowski leads Ways and Means against the plan. House opposition grows as Democrats redraw budget and tax priorities.
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Congress
Senate Budget Committee
Pete V. Domenici
R-N.m
House
Ways and Means
Dan Rostenkowski
D-Ill
Wilds of Sumatra lure landless poor
The Associated Press reports Indonesia plans to relocate 2.5 million people from crowded Java to Sumatra over five years. Each migrant family will receive a water buffalo, seeds, and tools. Sumatra, near Singapore, is rich in resources with 20 volcanoes, vast rain forests, and major oil and gas fields.
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Associated Press
Indonesia
Sumatra
Java
Singapore
Banga
Billiton
Southeast Asia
East Indies
Marco Polo
Palembang
Pertamina
Pekanbaru
P.T. Caltex Pacific Indonesia
Standard Oil of California
Tex
Let those who are qualified pick the best players
A reader from DeWitt argues that selecting top players should be decided by qualified judges rather than favoritism or politics. They propose all managers draw from a common pool, ensuring equal chances and merit-based choices.
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DeWitt
Wortley defends U S role in El Salvador press letter
In a published letter, Congressman George C. Wortley rejects mischaracterization of his views on El Salvador. He condemns human rights abuses by both junta and guerrillas, opposes Soviet involvement, and calls for political and economic rather than purely military solutions while supporting free Salvadoran elections.
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Elizabeth K. Kinne
Herald-Journal
el Salvador
Justice
Soviet Union
George C. Wortley
Congress
Fayetteville
A Little Friend God Took Winey Tonight
A short memorial note recalls Winey a gerbil as a loyal companion who asked for little water seeds and lettuce. The author cherishes the pet and notes the gerbil’s quiet presence and the empty space left behind. The tone is gentle and personal as they pass ownership to another.
Flag Symbol of Freedom Prayer Message
A patriotic exhortation calls for prayer to protect the flag from communism and defend freedom and democracy under the American banner. The piece emphasizes devotion to the nation and its symbols.
Little League Tryouts Prompt Debate in DeWitt
In DeWitt, all children seeking to join the major league team attend tryouts. Five managers observe as youngsters catch throw and hit Lemmus balls indoors. The piece questions if this method truly tests ability and suggests involving high school or college coaches for more informed judgments.
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DeWitt
Tigris Shrine Circus Smashes Sellout Records in Syracuse
The Tigris Shrine Circus at War Menps of Sota drew thousands of fans, with two sellout performances and near full houses at other shows. Thanks go to Shriners Nobles ladies Knights of Columbus and ticket outlets for support and to Central New Yorkers for making it a major success. 1981 TIGRIS SHRINE CIRCUS COMMITTEE Syracuse.
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Tigris Shrine
Sota
Shriners
Knights of Columbus
Tigris Shrine Circus
Syracuse
Legal aid cutback denounced by ABA leader
William Reece Smith Jr. denounces Reagan plan to eliminate the Legal Services Corporation calling it unsound and costly to justice. He notes the program aids over 1.5 million cases yearly, costs about $10 per person, supports 6,000 lawyers, and strengthens access to courts.
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William Reece Smith JR
American Bar Association
Reagan
Legal Services Corporation
Supreme Court
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Legal
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Robert T. Hennessey
Philip A. Hatmann
R. Gary Kruger
Edward B. Sabine
Jerome Cooley
Deborah J. Abbott
Alvin G. Fenner
Wiliam Croniee
Maria Rows
Samuel J. Vaccaro
Harold E. Addington
Archard Burdick
Carl J. Sweeney
William W. Browning Jr
Bowid
Kocrorowsk
National
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Senate
Richard L. Worsnop
Sumatr
Julius Caesar
God Bless
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