Saturday Editorial Notebook Pokes Fun At Carter Mondale No-Shows
Reader notes poke fun at Carter Mondale no show at the Moscow Olympics basketball finale and mock the politics of sports. It cites Gordon Grucci’s family fireworks firm winning a world title and a Washington tale about GSA locking private HEW bathrooms, leaving 2200 civil servants to use public restrooms.
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Carter
Walter Mondale
U.S
Mondale
Forest Park
New York
Felix Grucci
Grucci
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
General Services Administration
GSA
Washington doldrums on party platforms and press fatigue
Conservative columnist James Kilpatrick critiques the Washington press during a platform fight within the Democratic Party. He traces historical party platforms from Jefferson to Roosevelt, argues platforms are symbolic rituals, and notes contemporary coverage ignores real policy contrasts as political winds stay calm.
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James J. Kilpatrick
Washington
Webster's
Washington Press Corps
Democrats’ Platform Committee
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Carter
Venice
Jefferson
Europe
Tilden-Hayes
Franklin Roosevelt
Africa as Wheat Market Hint From Global Viewpoints
Roderick Turnbull outlines Africa's wheat potential and limits. Africa's 450 million people, varied climates, and low yields complicate any big breakthrough. Imports rose fourfold to 12.5 million metric tons by 1976 79, with seven North African nations accounting for 85 percent of imports. Improvements in yields require better storage, post harvest handling, and infrastructure, including ports.
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Roderick Turnbull
Kansas City Board of Trade
Kansas City
America
Africa
United States
Kansas
International Wheat Council
London
State of
Egypt
Internationa
Wheat Council
Algeria
Libya
Morocco
Sudan
Tunisia
Nigeria
Medical Advice For Racquetballers Dear Dr. Donahue
A reader asks about calf injuries from racquetball and best care. The doctor explains likely gastrocnemius tear, icing, elevation, wraps, and gradual return to activity, noting possible Achilles rupture requires surgery and longer rest. The column also covers thigh fat redistribution myths for a teen and fibroid shrinkage at menopause with hormonal changes.
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Dr. Donahue
L.J
Ottawa Herald Classified Rates and Publication Details
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with subscription options for trade area and out of state, including carrier and mail rates. Rates cover one month to one year and include sales tax where applicable.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Otawa
THE
Associated Press
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