Saturday Notebook reflects rail faults and world news pressures
The piece comments on Amtrak wrecks near Lawrence, railbed neglect, and failing airplane monitoring computers. It notes gasoline shortages, urges staying home during Christmas, and recalls AP president Keith Fuller discussing global news and inflation. It ends with light quotes about life in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Fuller
Idi Amin
Uganda
World News
Iran
Tehran
A Conservative View Griswold's Stamp Collection
James J. Kilpatrick argues that the 1976 carry-over basis tax jeopardizes heirs like Erwin Griswold and hundreds of thousands of families. He urges repeal and notes Byrd and Dole pursuing a repeal while President Carter hesitates, urging immediate action to prevent ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Kilpatrick Washington
Erwin Griswold
Friends
Harvard Law
Congress
Griswold
Washington Post
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Robert Dole
Kansas
Carter
Mr. Carter
Faust
Helen of Troy
Byrd-Dole
Dean Griswold
Senate Finance Committee
Internal Revenue Service
Treasury
Joseph Fisher
D-Va
Fisher
Moving Grain Growing Dilemma and Medical Q&A Notes
A Kansas City Board of Trade piece discusses transportation woes hindering grain movement amid rising exports. The column then answers readers on topics including preeclampsia versus toxemia, vaginal discharge, ulcerative colitis, blood in stool, and small stools to rule out obstructions, advising medical evaluation and specialist referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Board of Trade
Kansas City—Transportation
Dr. Donohue
Dr. Donahue
C.M
Agammaglobulinemia and grain trade notes in one column
Reader questions cover agammaglobulinemia and amebic dysentery with guidance on gamma globulins and treatments. A five year old with excess leg hair is advised endocrinologist consult. A Wheat Council report discusses grain exports, transportation, and storage in the US Canada Australia and Argentina with weather as a key factor. notes on ports, rail lines, and potential export levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Wheat Council
London
International Wheat Agreement
Soviet Union
Kansas City Board of Trade
Wheat Council
United States
U.S
Mississippi
Alton
Ill
Gulf Ports
America
Canada
Great Lakes
Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Candian Wheat Board
Council
Australia
Australian Wheat Board
Argentina
Ottawa Herald Ad Rates and Publisher Info
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area and out of state readers, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. Rates vary by delivery method including carrier in Ottawa and surrounding towns, and include sales tax. The paper is published daily except Sundays and holidays and is a member of the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert
Wellington
THE
Associated Press
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Ottawa Herald
Lawrence
Kansas City
Country Club Plaza
Fuller
Tokyo
Osage
Wilson County
Griswold’s Stamp Collection
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Senate
Biden
Delaware
Metzenbaum
Ohio
Proxmire
Wisconsin
Tsongas
James
de Kilpatrick
Matthew
Paul G. Donohue
Wes
Ranklin County
I Plaza Telephone
American Cellulose Mfg., Inc
Industrial Blvd
Ottawa, Kansas
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