Saturday Notebook Laughs On The Boulevard And Beyond
A collection of humor from editors and readers on budget talk, with jokes about a new medal “San Andreas, forgive us our faults,” fishing mishaps, a preacher at heaven’s gate, a joke about real estate agents, Ottawa’s Main Street sign about bachelors, and local politics and ads. Includes a Kansas city note on a $50,000 county grant and a half cent tax vote.
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California
San Andreas
Herman
Orville
St. Peter
Ottawa
Kansas
Less Corn More Soybeans Planted Says Agriculture Department
The Agriculture Department reports on June 1 that corn acreage will drop to 68.2 million acres from 70 million, while soybeans rise to about 63.2 million acres, a 9 percent increase from last year. Production figures will be released July 11 and August 10. A government balance suggests 1978-79 crop requirements may be met, aided by acreage reductions. idling plans and farmer responses are not fully clear. Prices for farm commodities rose in June, led by cattle, apples, broilers, and potatoes, with eggs and soybeans easing some gains. the farm price index increased 25.3 percent since last September.
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Don Kendall
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Crop Reporting Board
Howard Hjort
U.S
Hjort
Economy Seen Slower in Second Half of Year
AP reports economists at midyear expect slower growth for the rest of 1978 with a potential recession in 1979. A Bureau of National Research survey finds odds of a recession rising to about 25 percent. Meantime, consumer prices rose 0.9 percent in May led by food and housing costs, and purchasing power fell 1.3 percent. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to 2.24 billion dollars in May. The Senate approved 1.5 billion in New York City loan guarantees, ratified a tax treaty with Britain, and froze salaries of Congress members and top officials. Banks raised prime rates toward 9 percent.
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Kristin Goff
NEW York (Ap
Michael Evans
Chase Econometric, Associates
Merrill Lynch Econometics
Bureau of National Research and American Statistical Association
U.S
Senate
New York City
Britain
Carter
Congress
Thyroid pills weight gain and teen weight worry
Readers seek medical guidance on thyroid dosage self-adjustment weight gain and acne. An adult patient questions stopping pills. Dr Thosteson urges thyroid reevaluation with possible barium swallow and cautions against self dosing. A teen asks about preemie weight and acne while a breast cyst question ends with breastfeeding reassurance and a vascular concern notes.
Stillness and Waiting on God Prayer Reflection
A short meditation on Psalm 46 10 urging quietness before God and patience to hear divine words. The prayer asks for strength to be still, even when difficult, and to seek guidance in quiet contemplation.
Ottawa Herald
Ottawa Herald edition lists subscription rates for local and out of area readers. Rates shown for one month to one year, with separate prices for trade area and out of state, plus a 3 percent tax note and AP news rights.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
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Editorial
Osage
George
USDA
Dr. Thosteson
Ms. R.E.J
T.B.S
Napoleon
Isaac Newton
Charles Darwin
B.S
Ria Pia
Carrie
Dr. Croarge
Thosteson
Fon Ceasers
FOX
Ottawa Herald
Associated Press
Ees
AL Cowen
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