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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1980

Page

4

Checking Out Books With Zebra Codes at Libraries

Libraries use zebra like codes on borrower cards and books. A lighted pen scanned over the book and card records checkout details into a computer while the back card only notes due dates.

Solving the Lost Book Mystery

Libraries employ special treated books that trigger an alarm at exit gates. If checked out properly the user passes. if not, a buzzer sounds. The exact method remains secret but helps prevent theft of library volumes.

Cheesy Popcorn Recipe Card

A simple popcorn snack with oil butter Parmesan and salt. With adult help heat oil in a pan then pop corn shake cover and finish in oven with melted butter cheese and salt for about six cups.

Superman Actor Reeve Films at Chicago Library

Christopher Reeve, famed for playing Superman, visited a Chicago library last spring to shoot scenes for a new film and was photographed posing with a young fan during the visit.

Christopher Reeve Superman Chicago

Bruce Sutter Wins 1979 NL Cy Young Award

Chicago Cubs reliever Bruce Sutter received the 1979 National League Cy Young Award for his pivotal role in shutting down opponents. Known for his forkball, he tied the league record with 37 saves last season and hails from Lancaster Pennsylvania, enjoying hunting and fishing with his wife and son.

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Hidden library words in the block prompt study

The prompt hides terms linked to libraries including free books magazines paintings pictures records and more such as card catalog librarian encyclopedias public cards shelves history biography science films borrow read return look and study.

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