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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1979
Page
6
A reader notes lunch prices rising and worries about quality. The piece cites complaints of gooey, overcooked, soggy meals with little flavor and jokes about packing lunch. A cryptogram and Jefferson quote accompany the column.
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes drew national notice after visiting a Hong Kong refugee camp and pledging aid to Vietnamese boat people. A month later he tours the Ohio State Fair as refugee agencies press for a formal refugee affairs unit, a dedicated assistant, and streamlined help to ensure education and job training for new arrivals.
A chaotic Dear Abby exchange features EXHAUSTED IN HONOLULU seeking solutions to an overactive husband, with responses from readers in Waipahu Hawaii and a playful cast of fictional club members. The letters joke about romantic excess, schedules, and humor from a busy island community.
Readers respond to Abby with escapades about sex in marriage a widow seeking gentler ties and a bird owner's complaint about a cockatoo in the home Abby revises a playful bird prank and offers wedding planning guidance. A Honolulu reader praises honesty about sex while another cautions about humor. A 64 year old in Hilo offers common ground.
A columnist recalls nights at the Huron County Fair where organ music from Baldwin and Wurlitzer vendors overwhelmed the senses. He riffs on repetitive hits like Strangers In The Night and Tie A Yellow Ribbon while blaming percussion keys for the sameness. He acknowledges a writer’s block and pivots to joy from pong watching and meeting friends at the fairgrounds.
The Reflector invites signed letters from readers with verifiable address and phone number. Letters must be original, brief, and under 300 words. The column discourages thank you notes and requires the writer to provide identifying contact details for verification.
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