Saturday Notebook honors honesty and headlines the week
A reader rewards a bold Herald carrier with gum inside the paper after a blistering 106 degree day. A Florida 16 year old returns found jewelry worth 1.3 million, gaining back the jewels after a 180 day wait, while facing threats. Neighborhood Watch programs cut crime in Detroit by 58 percent versus 3 percent elsewhere. A publishing industry report notes rising reading, six billion magazines sold yearly, and growing newspaper circulation.
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Herald
Florida
Reunion of Class of 1938 Remains Delightful Echo
A Boston Globe inspired reminiscence recalls life before modern tech and social changes. The author lists vividly the items, places, and cultural markers from earlier decades, noting how tastes and norms have shifted.
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Harris News Service
The
Boston Globe
Globe
Nardi Reeder Campion
Public opinion on longer school year and day
In the 15th Gallup poll superintendent Roger D. Nelson notes a split view on extending the school year by one month and lengthening the school day by one hour. Favorability rose among those aware of the Excellence in Education report, with 37 percent favoring a 10 month year and 41 percent backing an extra hour.
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Roger D. Nelson
U.S.D
Gallup
National Commission On Excellence In Education
Views On Education And School Calendar Costs In Kansas
Expert analysis says poll answers reflect attitudes formed in school years rather than knowledge. An interim committee put the cost of a longer school year and day at 316.9 million dollars, likely unaffordable for state and local taxpayers. The Ottawa USD 290 district operates 170 days at six hours, aligning with local support until fuller funding is found.
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Kansas
U.S.D
U.S.C
Ottawa
Start Arms Talks Face Uncertain Soviet Response
The Soviets may shrug at Reagan's build-down proposal while US negotiator Rowny plans to table it after Oct. 6. Officials say build-down could sway wavering lawmakers to support MX missiles, yet real disarmament remains distant as talks continue amid tensions after the Korean air incident.
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Washington
Reagan
Geneva
United States
Edward Rowny
Capitol Hill
White House
Sam Nunn
D-Ga
William
Administration
Moscow
Rowny
Eye injuries from sports prompt call for protection
A reader recounts a soccer eye injury requiring three days in hospital and urges use of cushioned eye protectors in any ball impact sport. The letter notes corneal scratches, bleeding, possible retina detachment, and that youths risk more due to developing facial bones. It stresses strong frames and impact resistant lenses to prevent permanent vision loss.
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Dr. Donahue
Donohue
Ottawa Herald notices and reader Q&A mix
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for in and out of trade areas with annual totals and sales tax notes. A reader questions warm up routines with Dr Donohue style guidance, plus medical Q and A on carcinoma in situ and a high school athlete weighing 107 pounds receiving coaching advice on muscle gain and speed.
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Dr. Donohue
T.W
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