Chocolate's Long Road From Bean To Treat In America
A feature outlines how rain and drought hit Ghana cocoa, raising bean prices and chocolate costs in the U S. It notes cocoa's journey from bitter drinks to sweet treats, early European uses, sugar’s role, U S adoption by 1755, and 1900 status as a major consumer. It discusses substitutes like soybean and corn kernel oil and reports National Geographic Society surveys on viable cocoa bean replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hoge
Africa
Ghana
America
Mernando Cortez
Montezuma
Mexico
John Hannon
Massachusetts Bay Colony
United States
Germany
National Geographic Society
Woman Heads Kansas House Committee Acknowledged
Rep. Ruth Wilkin of Topeka was named by Rep. John Carlin as head of the Assessment and Taxation Committee the first woman Democrat to chair a major panel in modern Kansas history. The 20 Democrats named to chair posts reflect a new House majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
John Carlin
Kansas House
Ruth Wilkin
Rep
Wilkin
Cartin
GOP
Carlin
Rules and Journal
Beatrice Jacquart
Salina
Louise Porter
R Miller
Senate Livestock Committee
Gilmore Tries A New Twist In Robbery Case
Gilmore remains committed to the death sentence and asks the court to decide his status after a stay of execution requested by his mother and supported by the Supreme Court. He was convicted for killing Bennie Bushnell during a July robbery and faces charges in a separate death. The article notes ongoing legal action and political committee selections by Carlin, including two black chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Gary Gilmore
Utah
Ronald B. Stanger
4Th District Court
Provo
Gilmore
Stanger
Atty
Noall Wootton
Wootton
U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
Bennie Bushnell
Max David Jensen
Patricia Hearst Arrives For First Public Court Appearance
Patricia Hearst arrives at the Criminal Courts Building in Los Angeles for her first public court appearance since her November release. She is accompanied by four private security guards and her attorney Al Johnson, with a total bail set at 1.25 million dollars. She walked from a limousine in a black jacket, yellow turtleneck, and a multicolored dress, offering no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Patricia Hearst
al Johnson
Criminal Courts
Stock market rally broadens with Dow up 5.82
New York stocks extended their rally as the noon Dow Jones average rose 5.82 to 969.08 in heavy trading. Gainers outpaced losers 5 to 2 on the NYSE as brokers noted investors buying into a potential extended upward trend amid optimism over President-elect Carter's economic plans. Carter planned a meeting with 14 corporate executives to discuss ways to spur the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Kennedy King assassination probe seeks 6.5 million budget
Washington AP The House Assassinations Committee votes to fund 6.5 million for the first year of its dual murder investigations into President Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King. Chief counsel Sprague warns cutting funding would ruin the task as members react to the ambitious cost and timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On
John F. Kennedy
Martin Luther King
Richard A. Sprague
Sprague
Country Kitchen Grand Opening Invitation
A new Country Kitchen invites families to its grand opening with a wide menu from steaks to pancakes and a kids special menu. Children receive Treasure Chest coins for free prizes, and friendly staff aim to make every visit a happy, regular experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnn
Country Kitchen
County Kitchen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles II
Roger Robertson
Hutchinson
Dick Brewster
Fred Weaver
Baxter Springs
Ways and Means
Bill Reardon
Kansas City
George Wingert
Ottawa
Charles Laird
Topeka Life
Ambrose Dempsey
Leavenworth
Norman Justice
Clarence Love
Golden Agers Club
Chen
Kansas Country Kitchen
Princeton Rd
Kansas
JKF
Congress
Stewart McKinney
D-Conn
Richardson Preyer
Dn.c
Franklin County
Vernon J. Berger
State of
Esther P. Berger
Frankiln County
Executrix
Dick A
Stimnett
THE
Ottawa Department OF Public Safety
Contaig Clor of Public Safety
City Hall
4Th
Walnut
I-35
Hallmark Inn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!