Saturday Notebook humorous Reagan clash and holiday quips
This column notes offbeat anecdotes from the era. It cites the Reagan era shutdown and conflicting furlough figures, mocks designer goods as signs of affluence, mentions a KU jogger study redefining middle age, and jokes about a motorist navigation aid. It ends with Southern Kansas quail anecdotes.
Memo From Mac: Peace Corps Decline Under Reagan
Harris News Service critiques Reagan era policy, noting Peace Corps funding and volunteer levels have fallen from 15,000 in the 1960s to about 6,400, with annual recruitment ads reduced from 60,000 to 16,000. Calls for rescue plans to restore autonomous status or private funding and cites Shriver and Kennedy as leaders of the original mission.
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Soviets Emerge As Top Wheat Customers By RODERICK TURNBULL
The piece notes the Soviet Union as the leading wheat buyer by late fall, with China a close second. It cites figures up to Nov 19 showing the USSR at 6.414 million metric tons and China at 6.418 million, and discusses China’s grain imports, government-to-government deals, and shifts toward self sufficiency. It also covers projected grain yields in China and the potential reallocation of sowings toward cotton and oilseeds as policies evolve.
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Flexed Knees Sit-Ups Versus Toe Touches For Abdominal Focus
Dr Donohue explains why knee flexion in sit ups targets the abdomen while straight leg positions recruit hamstrings and hips. He demonstrates with chair and floor sit ups to show muscle pull and the risk of increased abdominal protrusion when overemphasizing other muscles. He also notes gradual cooling down aids circulation and waste removal after intense running.
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The Wrist Rule for Frame Size and Jumping With Caution
A reader asks how to determine frame size. The wrist method uses the left wrist and thumb to tell if you are small medium or large. For jumping, ankle weights increase muscle strength but can disrupt rhythm and strain knees and hips if overused. use them sparingly and sensibly.
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Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates and Contact Details
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for Ottawa and surrounding areas with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. Rates vary by trade area and include sales tax. out-of-state subscribers receive a 3.5 percent tax deduction.
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