Saturday Notebook from Ottawa Herald July 9 1977
A column notes light items from California papers including the state attorney general’s finances, a Fresno judge proposing church attendance for convicts, watermelon thefts near El Centro, lawyers advertising, Interstate 35 work between Ottawa and Emporia opening Aug 2, hot weather observations, and a census label change removing head of household.
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California
Fresno
el Centro
Emporia
Ottawa
Kansas
City street fixes urged by Ottawa reader
A reader from Ottawa criticizes city street maintenance, citing 8th and Oak as dangerous for cars and demanding a city policy to repair roads. The writer, Nelson McAlexander of 716 Pecan, calls for action and accountability for tax money spent.
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Ottawa
8Th
Oak
Nelson McAlexander
Consumer Buying Expected To Decline Through Fall
Consumer buying that fueled early year growth is expected to slacken in the months ahead. Surveys show many plan big purchases like autos, but economists doubt the pace will hold. Retailers report smaller June gains versus May, while unemployment rises to 7.1 percent. Postmaster Bailor proposes general postal rate increases to cut a large deficit, and Blumenthal hints at tax cuts and a negative income tax. Ford recalls about 295,000 Econoline vans.
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Kristin Goff
NEW York (Ap
Conference Board
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Labor Department
Benjamin F. Bailor
Treasury
Michael Blumenthal
Ford Motor Co
The Army Misfit Who Marches To His Own Drummer
Homer's draft dodging tale at Fort Ord follows Private Peeterson who defied drills with wit and mischief. His epoxy boots prank and sick call schemes highlight a rebellious soldier whose antics outpaced rules and earned him legendary status.
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Henry David Thoreau
Homer Peeterson
Homer
Archie
Yonan
Peeterson
Reveille
Peoterson
Fort Ord
Poosterson
Beef Promotion Referendum Seeks Support by July 15
Cattle producers vote July 5 through 15 in a nationwide referendum on a plan to raise 30 to 40 million dollars yearly for a Beef Board. If two thirds approve, funds support nutrition research consumer education product development and market expansion. Participation requires registration by June 17 and a three tenths of one percent checkoff on each animal sold.
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Don Kendall
Washington
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Agriculture Department
O. J. Barron Jr
Congress
USDA
FFA
4-H
Bob Bergland
Bergland
Birth Control Choices And Sunlamp Safety In Mailbox
Readers ask about personal birth control choices noting rising use in the U S and a preference for individual medical guidance. Dr Thosteson explains pill use as most effective for some but not all, urges weighing pros and cons, and mentions a booklet Twelve Methods of Birth Control.
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Thosteson
V. K
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Ottawa Herald
Postal Service
Hornbeck
Thoreau
Pooterson
Sam
Pootergen
Army National Guard
United States Army
Leutenant
Pearson
Lt. Pearson
Barron
Spur
Tex
Robert B. Wellington
Associated Press
Ment Task Force
Thoategon
Dr. Thosteson
Jesus
George C. Thosteson
Bis Sever Coal
Belehone
Hilleres
POVAC
The
Ottawa Retail Association
Sound Recorders
Kansas City
Bob Osburn
P.O. Box
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