18 Aug 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1979
Page
1
Editorial notes court rulings overturning Kansas tavern dancing bans and traces a history from 1875 Dodge City with 17 saloons to 1883 closures, then revival. It quips about speeding, a pigeon named General Patton, and the endless paperwork era with a wary, humorous local tone.
Louise Snyder, 73, known as a paperhanger painter and carpenter, balances crafts with heavy home repair. She plans to cut back after her husband’s illness, but continues to run a thriving tradeside career that began after learning skills from neighbors and rebuilding a 1877 brick stable into a 16 room three family home.
Kansas City analysts note soybeans may top corn and wheat in harvested acres this year totaling 70.6 million. The article covers rising world demand, carryover, and shifts in exports with U S producers facing strong competition from South American crops and growing oilseed use.
A letter from Mrs E D describes neck swelling and dry mouth lasting weeks with recurrent episodes. Dr Donahue outlines possible causes beyond mumps, including saliva flow, infections, duct block, iodine-containing medicines, blood pressure drugs, lupus, arthritis, and lymph or tumor causes, urging further evaluation.
At McSorley s Old Ale House Greenwich Village women entered the famed pub on August 10 1970 ending its men only policy. The change followed a city edict against discrimination in public places and came amid the broader women s movement. Patrons recall the moment while noting mixed reactions and a sense of modernization despite long-standing customs.
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