Thunder and lightning in January notes and curiosities
Ottawa Herald’s Saturday Notebook surveys a volatile January with wild temperature swings, gas bill quirks, a dust tainted computer error that inflated an Lawrence bill to 80092 dollars, street dust from salt spread, aliens registration rule changes, a TV choice dilemma between The War Wagon and The State of the Union, and a Missouri legislator’s controversial ERA critique likening it to fluoridation.
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Lawrence
Nual
Post Office
Immigration Service
Kansas City
Washington
John Wayne
State of the Union
Ronald Reagan
Memo From Mac Differing Memories Of FDR
John McCormally reflects on Ronald Reagan's critique of FDR era policies while recalling personal memories of Franklin Roosevelt's impact. The piece contrasts Reagan's stance with Roosevelt's New Deal ideals, noting Social Security cuts and the era's social commitments amid war memories and nostalgia.
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John
Reagan
Roosevelt
Tryig
Hollywood
Franklin Roosevelt
Figures Show Excess Supply Short Demand In Grains
Kansas City trade notes government reports indicating higher grain supply and lower demand for exports and domestic use. Corn yields rose to 8,201 million bushels with record carryover. wheat supply up though exports trimmed. soybeans yield and carryover modestly shifted.
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Roderick Turnbull
Kansas City
US. Department of Agriculture
U.S
USDA
Soviet Union
Rural water district bills push rate changes and loans
Legislative report notes HB 2636 would allow rural water districts to execute loans and mortgages up to 13 percent with interim financing up to two years, replacing older 6 and 9 percent rates. The discussion hints at broader reforms as the 1982 session approaches, while the Kansas Penitentiary evaluation highlights a broken system needing ten-point reforms and stronger security and discipline programs.
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Kansas Penitentiary
John
Four-Year View of Kansas Agriculture Board Promotes Industry
Senator Jim Allen discusses the four-year impact of the Agriculture Committee in the Kansas Legislature. He highlights the Corporate Farm Law, hearings across the state, limits on Agricultural Revenue Bonds, and a push to better promote Kansas agricultural products abroad while noting ongoing farm economy frustrations and future Ag Issues coverage.
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Jim Allen
Kansas
IRS
State of
Topeka
Statehouse
Ottawa
Booze Not Heat The Truth On Warming Up In Cold Weather
Dr Donahue explains alcohol does not warm the body and can cause heat loss despite a momentary flush. A reader cites using liquor to stay warm while cross country skiing, but the letter warns against this myth. The column also covers medical notes on chordoma, breast bruises, and sports bra advice.
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Dr. Donahue
Doc
M.M
F.R
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and logo line
Ottawa Herald publishes subscription prices for in area and out of area readers. Rates include one month to one year options with tax notes and a 3.5 percent tax deduction for out-of-state subscribers. The notice lists editor Robert B. Wellington and Associated Press membership.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
THE
Associated Press
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