Republicans Seek Convention Sellout in Kansas City
An Ottawa Herald note recalls 30,000 expected visitors for the GOP convention and questions media presence. It contrasts past Democratic attendances in New York, mentions Reagan and Ford, and notes history on Republican renomination votes including 19th century instances.
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Kansas City
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Saturday Notebook on politics and urban grass woes
The July 24 1878 Saturday Notebook notes the fragile Democrats theme at their convention and cites a Herald editorial predicting Reagan as a possible 1976 candidate. It also mentions a Iola Ottawa comparison about grass growing on sidewalks and suggests merchants use goats to clear it.
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Iola
Ottawa
Second
Main
Thymus Gland Surgery and Other Medical Inquiries
A reader asks about thymus removal and its link to myasthenia gravis, with notes on thymus function and puberty. Other letters cover uterine prolapse signs, low alcohol use and heart health, resin folk remedies for bedwetting, expectations for face lifts, and vitamin C sources for a child, followed by a Bible verse and prayer.
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J.A.R
Thosteson
E. R.A
Cannery walkout threatens California fruit harvest losses
AP Farm Writer DON KENDALL reports growers warn a workers strike could cost nearly 2.5 billion as California fruit harvest peaks. Harry Kubo of Parker, president of the Nisei Farmers League, says the season is jeopardized by the labor dispute and seasonal employment losses.
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Washington
California
Harry Kubo
Parker, Calif
Kubo
The
Nisei Farmers League
James Scearce
Oregon
Salem
Gratin
Television Log Shows Mixed Schedule and News Briefs
A dense list of TV programs across genres from sports to dramas fills the log, noting shows like World Putting Championships and The Virginian, with holds for news, weather, and talk segments. It also reports labor tensions as California cannery workers strike, possible price effects, and White House discussions on Taft-Hartley actions.
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Ron Nessen
California
Moody's MAC downgrade sparks Wall Street debate
Moody's drastic three notch downgrade of New York City's Municipal Assistance Corp bonds drew sharp criticism from bond dealers who say the action lacks justification. Some large dealers claim ratings are being set by analysts, while rival Standard & Poor's maintains MAC at A plus. Despite the clash, MAC bonds traded near or above pre downgrade prices as market conditions improved.
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Lee Mitgang
New York
Wall Street
Moody's Investors Service
New York City
Municipal Assistance Corp
MAC
Moody's
Moody’s
Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis
Standard & Poor’s Corp
New York State
Jackson Phillips
Cedar Rapids Daily Ad Rates and News Rights
Subscription rates shown for trade area and out of state, with one month to one year options and sales tax. Publisher and staff names listed. Associated Press rights noted, including exclusive local news use.
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Cedar
Ottawa
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Robert G. Wellington Buster
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