Saturday Notebook on baseball and voters by mail debate
The column laments modern baseball trends and court battles, praising Billy Martin’s impact while criticizing Royals and umpire incidents. It muses on spectator frustration, then shifts to national politics with aspirin use and presidential yacht talk. It ends by comparing mail voting to Kansas City machines and election integrity concerns.
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Billy Martin
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National Labor Relations Board
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California
Oregon
Kansas City
World grain production and population surge eyed as records loom
The USDA projects 1981–82 world grain output at 1.6 billion metric tons, a record high, with wheat, coarse grain and rice all set for new peaks. Population rises from 2.8 to about 4.2 billion in twenty years, while factors beyond harvests shape prices.
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Kansas City
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Foreign Agricultural Service
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
China
India
Canada
U.S
Europe
Wrist Sprains And Pool Water Dear Dr. Donahue
A 16 year old reports eight weeks of a painful wrist sprain with limited motion after a baseball injury. Reexamination is advised as a small fracture could be missed and continuing pain suggests further evaluation. Do not push through pain and avoid painful exercises. Seek follow up with a doctor.
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Dr. Donahue
M.M
Mike
Prayer For Today Lifting Faith To Grow In Christ
A devotional prayer urges believers to remain rooted in Christ and deepen their faith. It cites Colossians 2 6 7 and asks for daily spiritual growth, strength, and perseverance through Christ's name.
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Christ Jesus
Christ
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