Holiday shopping and Christmas decor plans face price and policy hurdles
Ottawa Herald notes shoppers are urged to buy early as wish books arrive, while cities weigh who pays for lights and decorations. Shawnee County funds candy canes for Courthouse visitors, and speculation swirls about a Courthouse Santa. The piece playfully imagines local officials in holiday roles amid budgeting concerns and community cheer.
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Clues to assess severity of head blows in football play
Dear Dr Donohue explains how to judge head injuries in players. Indicators include loss of consciousness memory loss confusion dizziness or unsteadiness. If these are absent and symptoms are mild and transient the player may return only when fully symptom free with monitoring. Severe signs require immediate hospital care.
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Donohue
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Wheat futures soar as record U.S. crop tests carryover to 1982
Kansas City report notes the 2.75 billion bushel U.S. wheat crop plus 988 million carryover and 2 million imports create a 3.74 billion bushel supply. It details government stock controls, shifting carryover projections to 908 million, export forecasts of 1.9 billion, and rising food use. It also covers storage by state and crop variety, with USDA data on corn, milo, and soybeans shaping 1982 expectations.
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Roderick Turnbull
Katisay City
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Great Plains
Soviet Union
People’s Republic of China
Mail Order Pitfalls Consumers Should Watch For
Mail order shoppers face delays and refunds rules. FTC and industry group issue a consumer guide listing steps to reduce risk, including checking return policies, reading fine print, and keeping records. Avoid sending cash and note order numbers, dates, and amounts for easy refunds if delivery misses stated times.
Commission Lets Sheriff Have Way In Crawford County
Crawford County commissioners reversed course and approved a $40,000 infusion to sustain the sheriff’s office for the rest of the year. The 2-1 vote after earlier rejection brings the department’s funding to ensure rural police protection, despite spending about $28,000 monthly and a remaining about $49,000. Sheriff John Chester had warned he would sue if funds were not provided.
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Girard, Kan
Crawford County Commission
John Chester
Kansas County
Sheriff's Department
Chester
Commission
Prayer for Today Inspiring Message of Enduring Crown
A devotional prayer thanks God for those who awaken us to share faith with others, invoking the idea of a bright crown received when the Chief Shepherd appears. The tone is reverent and devotional, emphasizing spiritual guidance and gratitude.
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God of
Ottawa Herald subscription rates page notice
The Ottawa Herald publishes subscription rates for the trade area including Ottawa and surrounding towns. Rates shown cover one month to one year for carrier mail and motor routes with tax details and out-of-state tax deductions noted.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert
Wellington
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