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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1979
Page
1
A satirical roundup notes a publisher's guide on legal tax dodges and how lawmakers and lawyers navigate deductions. It riffs on Washington loopholes, Supreme Court rulings on reporters, dieting in spring, and a Kansas Legislature reconvening with quips about legislators’ ignorance and voting errors.
On Friday May 11 the Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and the University of Kansas Adult Life Resource Center sponsor a seminar titled Conflict Management. Paul Friedman of KU will conduct the workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m with a $65 enrollment including lunch. Pre register at the Chamber office 242-1000 as space is limited to 30.
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with pricing for subscriptions in and outside the trade area. Rates include by mail options and carrier delivery in Ottawa and surrounding towns, with sales tax considerations and out of state tax deductions.
Roderick Turnbull explains spring hedging through futures contracts and private presales to elevators as a shield against falling fall prices. Farmers, brokers, and elevators weigh the risks and benefits of forward contracting versus futures hedges in a price-protected chain from farmer to processor.
A 28-year-old prisoner writing to Dr Ruble describes four years inside and persistent psoriasis. He cites nightly tremors from alcohol withdrawal and unsteady nerves, asking how to restore clear eyes and reduce a hangover appearance. He seeks medical guidance.
A collection of excerpts from health Q&As on alcoholism, jaundice, cysts, diuretics, abortions, sneezing, psoriasis, and pregnancy, followed by market notes on soybeans, futures, and forward contracting. The column blends doctor’s advice with farm price insights and hedge strategies, highlighting the era’s public health concerns and agricultural economics. Entities include Dr Ruble, Anon, and Kansas City grain traders. Prices touch $6.50, $7, and $7.50 per bushel with talk of a magic price guiding farmer decisions.
A humorous column chronicles summer travel woes including squabbling kids, malfunctioning cars, pet policies at motels, and baffling directions. The author jokes that escalating irritants threaten sanity while noting that oil prices from Arab producers offer rare relief from the vacation grind.
A devotional prayer asks for mercy and guidance to serve others. It expresses gratitude for the chance to think about and help fellow believers and ends with an Amen. The passage recalls Psalm 23 4 and reflects quiet confidence in divine presence.
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