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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1977
Page
1
Ottawa Herald Saturday Notebook recalls a chaotic stretch as a bridal dinner, a wedding, and a vacation rush collide. A broken disposal, a plumber’s quick fix, missing cuff links, and a leaking shower test family patience. Duke the dog runs loose, callers tempt fate, and classifieds finally locate the fugitive mutt.
Hornbeck reflects on finding humor in a world of war taxes and corruption. A chance exchange with Tom Love highlights that even writers seek lighter notes when headlines grimly dominate the day. The column pivots on the tension between serious events and satire.
A New Milford man faces robbery charges after threatening a fellow patron with a running chainsaw demanding ten dollars. In Malibu a camel plunged off a cliff to shock beachgoers. In San Diego a defendant harmed his own case by asking the victim if he saw his face when stealing a purse, yielding a two to ten year sentence.
From Our Readers criticizes county and road maintenance as weeds obscure stop signs on side roads. The letter urges inspection and spraying to remove musk thistle and Johnson grass, noting a blind corner in Peoria Township and calling for action across the county.
Kansas finance council rejected a $283000 federal grant for a state energy conservation program, cut without legislative review. Gov. Bennett aides and energy chief Harris tangled with reporters as Harris lobbied lawmakers afterward, highlighting governance tensions and political pressure over merit.
New York AP reports economists split over a slowing economy. President Carter says no recession while Chase Econometrics predicts weaker growth around 1.6 percent for 1978. Citi Bank New York economists see a still alive recovery despite fatigue, citing slower inflation, housing gains, and capital spending as positive signs.
Readers discuss arthritis no specific food helps, nutrition importance, and effect of lifestyle. A nurse questions endurance under late shifts. Dr Thosteson notes healthy habits aid overall well being. Also covers gynecomastia teen, chest lumps, and shaving not speeding hair growth with brief religious closing prayer.
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