Tax reform should end corporations free ride
Editorial urges ending corporate tax avoidance after Citizens for Tax Justice reports firms like AT&T General Dynamics Greyhound and International Paper posted negative or very low rates from 1982 to 1985. It cites half of USS corporations paying no tax in a year, argues for a 10 percent minimum tax on profits, and supports House version reforms to raise fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At&t
Citizens For Tax Justice
CTJ
Greyhound Corp
Transmerica Corp
International Paper Co
USS
Congress
Conference
House
General Dynamics
GOP
Rostenkowski
Senate
Tip O'Neill
Reagan
Washington Press Corps
Capitol Hill
Back seat belts urged to match front seat safety
National Transportation Safety Board researchers urge automakers to equip back seats with 3 point shoulder and lap belts, noting some accidents may be safer without a lap belt. Diane Steed backs universal belt use, citing more benefit than risk, as front seats already require 3 point belts. Some imports already offer rear 3 point belts. U.S. cars should follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Transportation Safety Board
the Transportation Board
Diane Steed
The
Safety Agency
United States
Bulgaria's Turkish minority faces cultural genocide in Bulgaria
U.S. embassy cables describe systematic suppression of Turks in Bulgaria by the Communist regime. Turks face name changes, mass arrests, executions, and forced conscription into labor battalions. Mosque desecration and bans on Turkish language press and radio are noted, with emphasis on state policy erasing Turkish cultural identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bulgaria
State Department
U.S
Sofia
Lucette Lagnado
Reagan defies lame duck label with tax reform push
Reagan’s second term intensifies focus on tax reform with a plan to slash rates, close loopholes, raise personal exemptions, and remove the poorest from the tax rolls. Supporters credit his vision while critics acknowledge his enduring influence on policy and congressional dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Washington
House Ways and Means Committee
Dan Rostenkowski
Senate
Robert Packwood
New Jersey
Bill Bradley
Tragedy and Critique of College Athletics
An opinion piece denounces college athletics for failing to educate athletes and notes low graduation rates among first round NBA picks. It argues many athletes study unrelated subjects, points to institutional standards, and endorses stricter academic requirements with calls for tutoring to provide real education. The piece discusses race dynamics, professional prospects, and NCAA reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton University
University of Georgia
NCAA
Rhoades
After Libya strikes a breathing space and Europe rethinks terrorism
The Libyan air campaign is said to have given the United States breathing space as European nations tighten anti terrorism efforts. Hafiz Assad signals cooperation, terrorists pressed to pause while air and naval forces keep pressure off Libya. European travel rebounds for some Americans even as tourism suffers overall. Diplomats and media are urged to reflect on responsible coverage and a renewed push for diplomacy to address Middle East unrest.
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Libya
Muammar Qadhafi
Syria
Hafiz Assad
United States
Lebanon
Qaddafi
Gulf of Sidra
Europe
New York City
Transatlantic
Paris
Gucci
Rome
Trafalgar Square
George P. Shultz
Middle East
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Arthur D. Hudnutt
Timothy M. Lowecke
Arnold Miller
Charles J. Hostetter
Jack E. Weaver
George Miller
Hugh R. Alcorn
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Co
East Ave
P.O
Elyria
Ohio
Otto B. Schoepfle
Sun
Lame Duck
New Mexico
Pete Domenici
Senate Budget Committee
Pennsylvania
William Gray
Jimmy Carter
Stuart Eizenstat
New York Times
Hizenstat
Roosevelt
William A. Rusher
National Basketball Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Thomas Sowell
TWA
John Hughes
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