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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 2000

Page

4

Godfather may challenge Potter as July book battle erupts

New York AP reports the Godfather author Mario Puzo’s Omerta set for release the same week as the next Harry Potter volume. Random House markets Omerta with Playboy excerpts and a Book of the Month Club selection while Potter mania drives shelves. Puzo, who died at 78, left a legacy with The Godfather and The Last Don, challenging publishers’ summer strategies.

New York Ywe J.K. Rowling Amazon.com Apot Random House Omerta Mario Puzo Puzo Jonathan Karp Potter Steven Spielberg Chris Columbus Nia Rowling Arthur A. Levine Playboy Miramax Films Karp Mario

Mother's Day origins traced from Alma Jarvis to Wilson

A library tour reveals the history of Mother's Day, crediting Alma M. Jarvis with initiating the holiday in 1907 and President Wilson's 1914 proclamation. The piece notes carnations as the traditional flower, the later commercialization, and Anna Jarvis's disillusionment. It also mentions Sue Grafton’s forthcoming book and a library contest with prizes.

Alma M. Jarvis Woodrow Wilson Anna Jarvis England Sue Grafton

Reading tutor who inspires wings to fly in Columbia

Imogene Whitted, 77, a former Columbia teacher, tutors eight year old Allison Braman in her basement using a butterfly metaphor. She provides reading readiness lessons with letters, books, and hands on activities, emphasizing listening and patient guidance. Her approach builds confidence and literacy through personalized, values driven instruction.

Columbia Daily Tribune Columbia, Mo Imogene Whitted Whitted Allison Braman Miss Imogene Shel Silverstein Allison Columbia Public Imogene Stephen Braman Pupa

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