Kansas City Firms Exit Crimp Local Jobs Hit
Weeks ago Vendo Co announced leaving Kansas City after 40 years, costing about 800 jobs. Last week Kroger said it would close 24 grocery stores in the Greater Kansas City area with up to 750 jobs at risk. Both firms cited costs and market pressures.
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Unions Cited in Retail Closures Hurt KC Job Prospects
The piece argues cost of operations and unfavorable labor contracts forced Kroger and Vendo to reduce operations in the Greater Kansas City area. It blames mis-management by executives for the layoffs, fueled by concessions to unions, and contends rank and file workers and the broader city bear the costs.
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Mondale's 44 600 Income Stirs VP Run Debate
The piece weighs Mondale's 44 600 annual salary plus Senate perks against family finances. Walter Mondale and his wife Joan juggle living in Washington, unfinished DC home, three children and a college roomer while Mrs Mondale works as a professional guide. The column weighs whether this income level helps or harms his bid as Carter's running mate.
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Pyloric Channel Ulcer Question to Doctor
Dear Dr Thosteson explains a pyloric channel ulcer and its symptoms. The patient reports two years of severe pain causing distress and seeks medical explanation and possible treatment options.
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Pointers on ulcers and eye donation questions from Dr Thosteson
A reader asks about ulcer surgery timing and pork avoidance. medical guidance emphasizes that surgery may be needed for obstruction and that ulcers can heal with conservative care. Other letters cover Pap smear classes, Adam's apple anatomy, eye cornea donation, drunken impotence, and underarm odor treatments with hygiene and possible surgery.
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Pappy Boyington Reflects on Black Sheep Corsair Reel Life
AP writer recalls Gregory Boyington, the legendary Black Sheep leader, visiting a preserved Corsair at a Beverly Hills area airfield. The interview covers his wartime exploits, the six airdropped Japanese flags on his plane, his VMF-214 squadron, and the NBC series Baa Baa Black Sheep inspired by his life. Boyington discusses film rights, past movie efforts, and his real-life humor amid battle.
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The Worst Of It By John Cunniff AP Analyst
A stockholder criticizes corporate bribery and misuse of funds at Occidental Petroleum and Lockheed. He argues managers spent stockholders money and faced minimal penalties while shareholders bear the cost. The piece notes executive pay plans and the WSJ finding on post scandal consultancies.
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Beef and pork prices dip and rise amid abundant supply
USDA figures show retail beef averaging about $1.39 a pound in mid July, down from June and far below last year’s peak, while pork rose to around $1.41 a pound after dipping in May. Output of beef and pork expanded versus last year, with cattle and hog production higher in recent weeks. Farmers may see pork gains and slower beef price relief into 1977 as margins and middlemen’ shares shift.
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Television Log Channel Lineup And Prime Time Schedule
A dense listing of network channels and their prime time programs across ABC CBS NBC PBS and local stations. It catalogs show titles times and repeats including news specials sports movies and children's programs with multiple channel references and cross network entries.
Cedar County News Subscriber Rates and Masthead
1045 Cedar Published daily except Sunday and Holidays Ottawa Kansas 66067 Robert B Wellington Editor and Publisher Subscription rates to trade area by mail one month 1.96 three months 5.36 six months 9.37 one year 17.30 Subscription rates outside trade area by mail one month 2.78 three months 7.00 six months 129.?? one year 24.46 Out of state subscribers deduct 3 percent sales tax Associated Press rights statement included.
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