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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1978
Page
7
Washington AP report shows wholesale food prices fell 0.3 percent in July the first decline in 10 months while nonfood items rose 0.8 percent. Beef and farm products led declines as poultry rose and prices for fruit vegetables fish and eggs rose.
Vatican announces conclave to elect Pope Paul VI successor begins August 25 with 115 voting cardinals from 190 eligible. Funeral Mass for Paul VI to be held outdoors on St. Peter's Basilica steps. 43 cardinals attend Congregation of Cardinals meeting.
Washington AP reports postal workers vote by mail on a tentative contract that union leaders say matches pay raises of the prior agreement. More than 100000 workers participate as ballot tallies continue through late month, amid Bolger’s take-it-or-leave-it stance and potential arbitration if no ratification occurs.
The administration plans to open discussions with Vietnam on diplomatic relations, with talks possibly starting in New York after Congress finalizes the 1979 foreign assistance bills. Officials caution timing is key and negotiations may be delayed until late September the UN session begins.
Ransom Memorial Hospital will staff its emergency room 24 hours on weekends starting Friday at 6 p.m. through Sunday 6 p.m. Four doctors, all KU Medical Center-trained, will be on duty temporarily for three months at a $1,000 weekend cost. Patients pay cash at service, with exceptions for accidents, emergencies, and approved Medicare or Medicaid cases.
The Lane community fair wrapped up with a humorous moment as Earl McIlvain led his mule through the grand champion judging line, challenging the judge to distinguish a mule from a horse. Judge Bill Hall awarded a horse as grand champion and noted the overall quality amid lighthearted banter.
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