Saturday Notebook Snowy musings and April memories from readers
A collage of observations and quips from readers, recalling snow in April, weather jibes from Californians, a Sage of Osage open house, a garden tractor intruder, T shirt messages prompting reading, Easter egg week, a Dick Lugar note, high income woes, and reflections on book bans. The piece ends with a wry take on no-no lists and reading incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage of
Osage
Poe
Fairfax
Mark Twain
Legislative Report From Rep Dorothy Nichols
Legislative update from Rep Dorothy Nichols detailing House and Senate proceedings. She notes failed HCRS030 classification, supports reappraisal first, mentions gas tax HB 2726 dynamics, conference committees, and 90th day with potential veto session. Includes contact in Ottawa at Lee's Downtowner with phone number.
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Dorothy Nichols
House
Senate
SRS
Ottawa
Lee's
Falkland Folly Morality Play by John McCormally
The piece argues the Falklands crisis mirrors ancient folly as Britain and Argentina move toward war. It condemns nationalism and violence, urges peaceful settlement despite political cost, and warns this could be a world ending dress rehearsal.
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John
Kipling
Argentina
Falklands
Mexico
Texas
Sitting Bull
Dakotas
Britain
Victoria
Churchill
Margaret Thatcher
Thatcher
Reagan
U. S
Grain Sack Aid Burden Exposed by Kansas City Expert
RODERICK TURNBULL explains how U S grain gifts to needy nations under PL 480 use sacks and costly handling. Kansas City office buys millions of sacks, mainly plastic, and faces higher costs to ship by sack versus bulk. Details cover suppliers Felton Overbey Herb Cast James Schlick and the program’s 1982 budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roderick Turnbull
Kansas City Board of Trade
Kansas City
United States
Commodity Office
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Felton C. Overbey
Herb Cast
James G. Schlick
ASCS
Competi
U.S
Overbey
Cast
United States of America
Africa
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Natural running form tips for long distance pacing
Dear Dr Donahue describes best natural running technique for long distance: land just behind the ball of the foot, push off with toes, shorter stride saves energy, rhythmic arm swing, relaxed hands, head up and gaze about 10 yards ahead. Also notes gold salts for arthritis are being studied and not yet market ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Donohue
Calvary Darkening Described in Luke Passage
The excerpt notes a prolonged darkness over the land lasting until mid afternoon as described in Luke 23 44 NEB. It then offers a prayer giving thanks for God’s grace and Jesus who endured the crucifixion to bear humanity's sins.
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Almighty God
Jesus
Calvary
Ottawa SBI to survey prospective restaurants and businesses
The Small Business Institute at Ottawa University will conduct a Marketing Survey in Ottawa to gauge interest from households and potential business support. Telephone interviews will contact residents to gather opinions on which types of businesses to back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa University
Small Business Institute
SBI
Ottawa
Gift That Lasts A Lifetime Through Orthodontics
Parents seek a lasting gift of straight teeth through orthopedics and orthodontics to prevent crooked teeth overbite or underbite, improving smile, confidence, health and reducing future dental bills.
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California
Kansas
Dick Luger
R-Ind
White House
Legislative
Falkland Folly
BBC
John McCormally
Ty Office
Ottawa Herald
Cedar
Robert B. Wellington
THE
Associated Press
Dr. Donahue
Wivers
Paul G, Donahue
Tet Ato
Helime
le N As
Robert J. Bell
D.D.S
Robert L. Bell
D.ds
South Main Street
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