Nothing New Under the Sun in Small-Town News
A collage of light and plodding items from Missouri and Kansas papers covers a watermelon seed spitting champ a Miss America hobby list Jerry Lewis and a sedan controversy the world's largest ball of twine and back-to-school cartoons. Also noted are crime flights birthdays antisemitism and a wry wrap on modern media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Jerry Lewis
Dodge City
Red Demons
Allen County
Jaco Red Devils
Cawker City
E.T
Kansas
Bob Dole
Richard Nixon
FBI
Charlie Blosser
Concordia
Alf Landon
Rufus
Joel
Ottawa praising Duke plant expansion and local attitude
Ottawa officials and business leaders lauded Duke Manufacturing for expanding its Ottawa plant, crediting the city’s forward planning, OLD industrial park, and bold steps like Industrial Revenue Bonds and the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency. Duke cited Ottawa's positive attitude as key to growth and progress, urging continued leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Manufacturing
Bud Beeman
Ottawa, Industrial Development Inc
Duke
Ottawa
Lawrence
Tommorrow
City Commission
Kansas Municipal Energy Agency
Chanute Commission
KMEA
Olathe Commission
Memo on Radio Marti raises Cuba policy concerns
Roving editor John McCormatly argues against the $7.5 million Radio Marti project in the Florida Keys. He cites Wayne Smith's resignation, criticizes U.S. hardline policy toward Cuba, and questions Congress for pursuing propaganda over diplomacy while calling for grain sales and reduced Soviet influence as better options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Cuba
Foreign Service
U.S
Radio Marti
Congress
Wayne Smith
U. S
Reagan
Fidel Castro
Castro
Smith
Moscow
Washington
Havana
Soviet Union
Russia
China
Dodd
Senate Committee
Shaky Tug-Of-War In World Economy Analysis
AP Business analysis notes the global credit link between developed and developing nations is stressed. Bolivia defaults on payments to U.S. banks, Mexico relies on aid, Argentina owes about 40 billion, while lenders face inflation and high rates. Refinancing raises costs and prospects for quick recovery seem slim amid mutual blame and interdependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
New York
Bolivia
U.S
Mexico
Washington
Basel
Switzerland
Argentina
United States
To Your Good Health Dear Dr Donahue Advice
A reader asks if cold water sterilizes as hot water. Dr Donahue replies that for ordinary household sterilization, boiling water is preferred and cooling methods are not as effective.
TV Tonight Selections Mix With Classic Movie Lineup
The night features a mix of sports and entertainment including ESPN programs, M A S H episodes, a feature film Murder in Texas Part 1, and a Star Trek slot. Also listed are One Tonight concerts and BBC Great Performances Scandinavian Tonight plus news briefs and a prayer segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ESPN
Espn Sporta Center
P.M
Andy Griffith
Laglass
Scotland Yard
Robert Powell
Karen Dotrice
Ratad
Pittsburgh
Dalla
Texas
Houston
Farrah Fawcett
Katharine Ross
Potter
Scandinavia
United States
House
Solomon
Dr. Weatherby
Charley
HBO
TBS Evening News
Independent Network News
Ad News
Espn Sports Center
Business Report
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Dog Days News
John Woods
Mac
Radio
Marti
National Association of Broadcasters
Voice of America
Des Moines
Iowa
WHO
John McCormally
Jesus
J Entertainment Tonight
MacNeil-Lehrer
Benjamin
Lewis
Tulsa
Arkansaa
Jane Fonda
Jason Robards
Sean Jones
Rosemary Murphy
Jerry Read
Bily Graham Crusade
WKAP
Cincinnati
ABC News
John M.D
Gonzo Gates
Poe
Trapper
Jase Ferrer
Shelley Winters
God of All
Jesus Christ
Ottawa Herald
Cedar
Robert B. Wellington
THE
Associated Press
Annie
Showtime
Edward D. Jones & Co
Michael J. Esser
Rad
Ines
Reeineran
State Zip
Ngol Erad
Anges Jendno
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